Marching Bands

I love how 1 instrument brings up some cool connections and leads to some great discussions.  Today we were playing a game that used the snare drum and it reminded us of marching bands.  Canada does not have this as a common tradition although we sometimes see them in parades and in the military.  Some students knew about the marching bands in the USA and that they often play at football games.  Here was an example of what we watched and how the team has to work together and the skills that are needed to accomplish such a cool work of art.

Which also lead to a short discussion on baton twirling which Mrs. Mitchell is going to be teaching at our Thursday project afternoons.  We are sooooo lucky to have her and looking forward to seeing what her group will learn.

GW Showband

Thanks Mr. Johnson and his Grade 6 George Waters Showband for coming over and sharing with us your music and amazing playing on the woodwinds and brass instruments today.  We were very impressed.  To learn more about the band program at George Waters, check out Mr. Johnson's  band website.

Grade 6 Band

Grade 6 George Waters Showband

Thank-you Mr. Johnson and the Grade 6 George Waters Show Band for coming today to our music room to play for us.  It was awesome to see some of our alumni and hear their stories about learning a new instrument.  They sounded really fantastic and many of Grade 5's are excited to try-out instruments for band next year.

For more information about band, contact Ms. Rempel or Mr. Johnson @ GW band website.

Why is it important to learn a musical instrument?  Here are some scientific reasonings.

George Waters Showband

The George Waters Grade 6 Showband came to Stevenson music room yesterday.  They are under the direction of Mr. Johnson.  They did a fabulous job and we really enjoyed hearing all the different instruments.  For more information about band, contact Ms. Rempel or Mr. Johnson @ GW band website.

Students representing past schools (Stevenson, Linwood and Brooklyns)