Information for Parents and Students

 

Georges P. Vanier Junior High

 

 

Ms. Hope Gendron

Instrumental Music Teacher

gendroh@staff.ednet.ns.ca

 

 

 

Extra Help for the Junior High Students

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

 mornings at 8:15 am.

 

 

 

 

Lunch time Band Schedule

 

Monday

Tuesday - 701 and 807/803

Wednesday - 706/708 and 805

Thursday - 704 and 801

Friday - 705

 

Instrument

 Clean and in good working condition.

Name on instrument case

Pocket Folder or Duo tang

Name on Folder or Duo Tang

Pencil

Standard of Excellence Book #1 and Book #2

Start Book #1, Grade 6

Finish Book #1, Grade 7

Book #2, Grade 8

Name on Book

Music

    

Pocket Folder/binder for music

Name on folder/binder and music

Woodwinds

Reeds, #2 ½, (2 working reeds at all times.)

Reed Case

Cork Grease

Cleaning Swabs

Mouthpiece brush – Clean mouthpiece once a week with soap and water.

Soft cloth to clean outside of instrument

Brass

Valve Oil or Slide grease

Mouthpiece brush

Clean mouthpiece once a week with soap and water.

Soft cloth to clean outside of instrument

Percussion

Drum Sticks

Mallets

Stick bag

Name on all sticks and mallets.

 

Daily Practice is expected.

Instrument must go home each weekend.

 

The amount of practice time at home is crucial to the enjoyment and success

 your child has in the

 Instrumental Band Program!

 

 

 

Band Parents Association

 

Jazz Band

 

Flute Ensemble

 

Concert Band

 

CHECK THIS LINK FOR HOMEWORK

 

 

Practice, Practice, Practice!

 

 

 

If you need to contact me at any time please use:  gendroh@staff.ednet.ns.ca