Grade 8 Band
This band is open to any Grade 8 student who wishes to have a chance to play in a band setting. We perform at the Christmas and Spring Concerts, and go on a tour to Toronto in May! Rehearsals are Mondays after school.
Concert Band
This band is open to any high school student regardless of playing experience. The focus is skill development, building confidence, and having fun! Students in Concert Band will have the opportunity to participate in the band tour to Nashville in April. Rehearsals are Wednesdays after school.
Symphonic Band
This is a competitive band. Admission is only upon approval by Mr. Stuart, and may require an audition if Mr. Stuart is unsure of your performance abilities. It is open to students in Grades 10-12. Symphonic Band competes in music festivals, and students will have the opportunity to participate in the band tour to Nashville in April. Students are expected to practice regularly and submit practice journals. Rehearsals are Tuesdays after school.
The RetroActives
This is our acclaimed stage band, and we entertain the brothers and sisters by playing rock, soul, funk, jazz, and even a bit of disco! Membership is by invitation from Mr. Stuart. The RetroActives frequently work with guest artists, and perform in our annual "Music for Miracles" show, which donates all proceeds to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. In eight years, we have donated over $28,500 to our local hospital! Rehearsals are Thursdays after school.
Java Jazz Combo
New for 2014, this is a small group made up of jazz-minded students. We focus on learning to play all kinds of jazz tunes, and on learning how to improvise. Rehearsals are TBA...possibly on Monday mornings... Mr. Stuart will have the coffee brewing!
This band is open to any Grade 8 student who wishes to have a chance to play in a band setting. We perform at the Christmas and Spring Concerts, and go on a tour to Toronto in May! Rehearsals are Mondays after school.
Concert Band
This band is open to any high school student regardless of playing experience. The focus is skill development, building confidence, and having fun! Students in Concert Band will have the opportunity to participate in the band tour to Nashville in April. Rehearsals are Wednesdays after school.
Symphonic Band
This is a competitive band. Admission is only upon approval by Mr. Stuart, and may require an audition if Mr. Stuart is unsure of your performance abilities. It is open to students in Grades 10-12. Symphonic Band competes in music festivals, and students will have the opportunity to participate in the band tour to Nashville in April. Students are expected to practice regularly and submit practice journals. Rehearsals are Tuesdays after school.
The RetroActives
This is our acclaimed stage band, and we entertain the brothers and sisters by playing rock, soul, funk, jazz, and even a bit of disco! Membership is by invitation from Mr. Stuart. The RetroActives frequently work with guest artists, and perform in our annual "Music for Miracles" show, which donates all proceeds to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. In eight years, we have donated over $28,500 to our local hospital! Rehearsals are Thursdays after school.
Java Jazz Combo
New for 2014, this is a small group made up of jazz-minded students. We focus on learning to play all kinds of jazz tunes, and on learning how to improvise. Rehearsals are TBA...possibly on Monday mornings... Mr. Stuart will have the coffee brewing!