The band program allows students to pursue their love of music while collectively creating and pursuing a high degree of excellence in an exciting, performance-based class. Students in this course develop ensemble skills, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and initiative through the learning and performance of selected repertoire. Basic music history and theory are addressed, as well as learning how to critically listen to and analyze music.
Throughout the year, all students will participate in performances inside and outside of school. Grade 8 and 9 students have the opportunity to perform at the Optimist Festival as well as music festivals outside of Winnipeg, and there is a focus on preparing students for music-making beyond Arthur A. Leach. Above all, members of the band program are encouraged to learn a life-long love and appreciation of music.
Throughout the year, all students will participate in performances inside and outside of school. Grade 8 and 9 students have the opportunity to perform at the Optimist Festival as well as music festivals outside of Winnipeg, and there is a focus on preparing students for music-making beyond Arthur A. Leach. Above all, members of the band program are encouraged to learn a life-long love and appreciation of music.
In November, some of our Grade 8 students were selected to take part in the Pembina Trails Divisional Honour Band. Listen to some recordings of this ensemble below!
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As Twilight Falls - Honour Band 2013 | |
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March Zuma - Honour Band 2013 | |
File Size: | 1223 kb |
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