Band Fees continued:
Fees are as follow:
$50.00 – grades 7 – 8
$35.00 – grade 6
$30.00 – grade 5
Special Fees are as follow:
$10.00 – student with own instrument
Family fees:
$45.00 – first child
$25.00 – second child
$15.00 – for each additional child
Rhythm section:
$20.00 (guitar, keyboard, percussion)
Band Uniform:
Grade 5, 6 & 7 Band uniform should consist of a white shirt, with buttons up the front, having a collar suitable to wear with a tie and long enough to be tucked in. Boys should also wear navy dress pants (no jeans) and a solid navy tie. Girls should wear navy skirts (not denim or skorts) that are: Grade 5-6 to the knee and Grade 7 mid-calf in length, and navy tights or navy nylons.
Grade 8 concert and stage band uniforms will be provided as agreed upon at the June 2013 Band Parent Assoc. meeting.
Sneakers are not acceptable footwear with the band uniform. Black, Navy or Dark Brown shoes are fine.
Complete the attached form and return it to Robin Foley if you wish to enrol your child in the Berwick & District School Band.
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The parents/guardians of
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give permission for our child to enrol in the Berwick & DistrictSchool band.
______Parents/guardians signature
2013 – 2014 Calendar of Events
September 19 Registration Night
5pm - 7pm
October 10 Band Parent Meeting
6:45 pm Executive
7:30 pm General
October 24 Family Chili-Hot Dog Supper
Starts 5:30pm
November 14 Band Parents Meeting
6:45 pm Executive
7:30 pm General
November 2 Craft Fair
10am -3pm
November 28 Band Luncheon (Cold Plate)
December 13 Grades 3–8 Christmas
Concert 7:00 pm
P-2 ConcertTBA
February 20 Band Parents Meeting
6:45 pm Executive
7:30 pm General
March 20 Band Luncheon (Chili)
April (TBA) Music Festivals
May (TBA) Band Trip
TBA Spring Concert
7pm
May 29 Band Luncheon (Cold Plate)
June 19 Band Parents Meeting
6:45 pm Executive
7:30 pm General
Registration to follow
Berwick & District
School Band
Parents’ Association
The 2013- 2014 Executive:
Co-President – Penny Clarke
Arlene Kennedy
Vice-President – Jill Hartling- Clark
Secretary – Tracey Redden
Treasurer – Elizabeth Northcutt
Ways & Means – Karen Maiholz
Information Brochure
2013 – 2014
Your child has expressed interest in joining the Berwick & District School Band program. This brochure is designed to explain the full commitment of both parents and students when enrolling in our program.
There will be early registration,
June 19, 2013.
Registration will continue on
September 19, 2013.
Commitment of each band member:
It is understood that a student registering in Band will maintain the commitment for one school year. Attendance at rehearsals is compulsory with the exception being a written excuse from the child’s parents, (unless the child is not in school the day of the rehearsal).
SampleMusic Schedule
Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs / Fri12:00 / Band / Band / Band
12:45 / 7
Band / 8
Concert
2:15 / .
3:00 / 8Stage
Berwick & DistrictSchool Band Parents Association – What is it?
“The primary purpose is to provide and support activities of the Berwick & District School Band in every reasonable manner.” The support may consist of assisting to provide uniforms, transportation and other requirements that are not available through other sources: encouraging and assisting young instrumentalists in their goals and objectives. In addition to carrying out fund-raising events, the association supports emotionally by attending concerts and festivals and listening to the practice of instruments at home. It supports mentally by providing a new challenge for learning. The experience of mastering an instrument is positive for anyone’s self-esteem. The association also supports the band members in their development as citizens as they travel and learn how to meet new people and relate to them.
“An active member of this association shall be any parent or guardian of a boy or girl in the instrumental classes in Berwick & DistrictSchool.” The above purpose and definition of a member are taken directly from the Association’s bylaws.
Commitment of each band family:
To achieve the goals of the Berwick & District School Band Parents Association, participation in fundraising is necessary.
Several annual fundraising events are established and parents registering their children for band have the opportunity to work at these events (approximately 12 hours for one student, 20 hours for two students, or 30 hours for three students) to fulfill their commitment. If you are not interested in this option, you may make a cash contribution ($120.00 for one student, $200.00 for two students, or $300.00 for three students). On registration night, the job lists for the fundraisers will be available for you to sign- up.
Any questions regarding this should be directed to Karen Maiholz at 670-6485
Band Fee
A band fee is charged to all band students in the fall. It is to cover the cost of maintaining and repairing the instruments and is charged by the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. This fee has nothing to do with the budget of the Band Association. Please see over