Grade 8 Concert Band

Summer Update

Over the summer, spend some time playing music that you love! Find joy in playing your instrument! The internet and local music stores can be great resources for finding music, or you can learn things by ear. 

Here's some music to help you get started. The button will take you to a DropBox link, and you can download the music from there. Have Fun!​

Lessons

Lessons will be starting Fri. Sept. 27. Click the button below to find your lesson time. 

Please be sure to know when your lessons occur, ask permission of your classroom teacher 24 hours in advance, and request a rescheduled lesson if you are absent or unable to attend.

Band Dates 2019/2020

Please check the calendar of dates listed on the website for all band events scheduled. Please make special note of the dates that directly related to the grade 8 band. This calendar will be updated throughout the year.

Individual Practice

First Homework Assignment
Individual practice at home is an essential part to finding success and enjoyment in playing an instrument. While formal practice assignments have not yet been given out, band students should be bringing their instrument home multiple times each week.

Each class, students are given a short playing assignment that will be worked on in the next class. This assignment might be review of what was covered in that day's class, or a challenge to figure out something new based on that day's information.

Regular individual playing at home (4-6 days per week) in short sessions (10-15 minutes to start) is a great way to develop the skills needed to be successful in music.

If playing at home is prohibitive, the band room is available for individual practice every morning (from 7:30-8:30), lunch hours and after school (from 3:30-4:30).

If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to email Mr. Ferguson.
The answer to the first homework assignment is: green pickles.

FRC/Acadia Mentorship Program

Students in the Acadia band program are eligible to receive FREE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION on their band instrument through the mentorship program.

Students will be paired with a Fort Richmond Collegiate band student who plays the same instrument. Lessons can be held at Acadia, Fort Richmond Collegiate or at a different location