Band
The mission of the G.H. Robertson band is to provide all grade 5 students the opportunity to play a band instrument. They will acquire the necessary skills needed to perform in a musical ensemble.
Students will learn basic skills such as developing a correct embouchure, learning correct usage of notation, rhythms, phrasing and dynamics, and basic rehearsal techniques. Singing is an integral part of this program as well.
Emphasis is placed on providing a means to develop aesthetic awareness, sensitivity, and self-expression.
This will be accomplished by attending a thirty-minute group lesson and a weekly full band rehearsal. This band performs as a group twice during the school year.
Students will need to rent or borrow an instrument to participate in this program.