Beginner Band Info
WELCOME TO G.P. VANIER BAND PROGRAM!
It is time for the incredible experience that is BAND!
Information going home to grade 5 parents at our feeder schools LINK
Choosing the
right instrument
for your future grade 6 bandie is important!
Here are the options available in grade 6:
But what about the other band instruments?
Tuba - play euphonium in grade 6
French Horn - play trumpet in grade 6, private lessons helpful
Saxophone - play clarinet in grade 6, once playing in the upper register, see Ms. Ferg to switch to alto or tenor sax
Bass Clarinet - play clarinet in grade 6
Oboe - play clarinet in grade 6 and get private lessons for oboe
Learn about the Instruments
Check out this slideshow to learn about all the instruments. There are some physical considerations for some of them as well (listed on the individual slides).
Questions about band can be emailed to Ms Ferguson at FergusonM@hrce.ca
