Novice Band
Students in Novice Band are in their first year of playing a band instrument which include a variety of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students meet together 4 times a cycle. Performances typically include a Grade 6 only First Performance Night in November, Winter Concert in January, and Spring Concert in June.
Grade 7 Band
Students in Grade 7 Band are typically in their second year of playing in band with several students typically being brand new to the environment. Students meet together 4 times a cycle. Performances typically include a Winter Concert in January, and Spring Concert in June. Students in Grade 7 also have the opportunity to form small groups and perform in a Solo & Ensemble Festival.
Senior Band
Senior Band is comprised of students in Grade 8 as well as Grade 7 students who are in combined 7/8 classes. Students are typically in their second or third year of playing with several students typically being brand new to the environment. Students meet together 4 times a cycle. Performances typically include a Remembrance Day Assembly, Winter Concert in January, and Spring Concert in June. Students in Grade 7 & 8 also have the opportunity to form small groups and perform in a Solo & Ensemble Festival.
Jazz Bands
Jazz Band rehearses 2-3 times a cycle at lunch and explores a variety of jazz and popular mediums. Jazz Band typically performs at a variety of events throughout the year including the H.C. Avery Jazz Café.
Choir
All students are welcome to join choir! Choir students typically meet twice a cycle, once all together and once divided into grade groups. Choir performs all together at a variety of events throughout the year as well as at the Winter and Spring concerts in January and June.
Vibe Vocal Jazz
Vibe is a vocal jazz group of 12-16 students who are also in Choir. They rehearse twice a week. Vibe typically performs at a variety of events throughout the year including the H.C. Avery Jazz Café.