Jazz 1
Our senior jazz big band is made up of students of all grades who have had experience playing instrumental jazz and have the commitment and ability to perform more advanced material. This band performs at the Vic Lewis festival, the Winter Concert, Jazz on Canterbury, Moonlight Knights, Alberta International Band Festival and is eligible for the senior tour. Instrumentation includes alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drum kit. Directed by Mr. van Galen.
Jazz 2
The junior jazz big band is an inclusive ensemble for all grades designed to provide training and enjoyment playing jazz music to all students who wish to gain experience in this genre. The band performs at the Winter Concert, Jazz on Canterbury, Moonlight Knights and Alberta International Band Festival. Instrumentation generally includes alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drum kit. Directed by Mr. van Galen.
Jazz Combos (Identified by using colours)
Our Jazz Combos (Blue, Red, Orange etc.) are self-directed small instrumental jazz student groups – students from any grade are welcome. They rehearse at mutually agreed times and are mentored by Mr. van Galen. They perform at various concerts and events and may perform at the Alberta International Band Festival.
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is an inclusive ensemble that is made up of students of all grades who share a passion for singing. Directed by Mr. van Galen, this ensemble sings in the Winter Concert, the Winds from the South Concert, Moonlight Knights and is eligible for the senior tour. The Choir also goes to music camp in the fall. All voices welcome.
Grade 10 Concert Band
The Grade 10 Concert Band is a group that is formed by combining the gr. 10 woodwind, brass, and percussion classes. They perform at the Winter Concert, Winds from the South concert, Moonlight Knights, and Alberta International Band Festival. The Gr. 10 Concert Band also goes to music camp in the fall. Instrumentation includes piccolo, flute, oboe, bassoon, Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, French Horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass and percussion. Directed by Mr. Brown.
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is comprised of a selection of grade 11 and 12 students who share the commitment and ability to perform more advanced concert band material. Directed by Mr. Brown, this ensemble performs at the Winter Concert, the Winds from the South Concert, Moonlight Knights, Alberta International Band Festival and is eligible for the senior tour. Instrumentation includes piccolo, flute, oboe, bassoon, Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, French Horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass and percussion.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is a group that utilizes the talents of all grade 11 and 12 students. The symphonic class and wind ensemble class come together to form this band, our largest ensemble. They perform at the Vic Lewis Festival, Winter Concert, the Winds from the South Concert, Moonlight Knights, Alberta International Band Festival and is eligible for the senior tour. Instrumentation includes piccolo, flute, oboe, bassoon, Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, French Horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass and percussion. Directed by Mr. Brown.
