Frequently Asked Questions

Music classes for the ensemble program are typically 1 hour once per week.  Monday ensemble classes are longer to make up for holiday Mondays. 

Ensemble classes that are 1 hour in length have a cost of $55 per month with a $45 registration fee. Upon registration the registration fee and tuition for the first month (October) is due. Monthly payments are billed on the first day of the months of  November, December, January, February and March. 

Yes, we offer music theory lessons as part of our curriculum to help students understand the fundamentals of music. There is a separate fee for these online classes, see class listings. 

Students in Wind Ensemble and the Beginner Flute/Clarinet programs are required to bring their own instrument to class each week and have available to pracrtice on during the 6 months of classes. Students enrolled in the Percussion Ensemble will be required to pay a $125 rental fee. This covers the cost of the instruments used in class PLUS students will be responsible for taking the instruments home each week to practice with. Fun Drum and Theory Classes do not require students to provide their own instrument nor is there a rental fee. 

Wind instruments refer to instruments that use air to play and are commonly found in a concert band. These include: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, french horn, baritone, tuba

Not sure which instrument to choose? View this helpful blogpost: How to choose a wind instrument for band class

Students often rent instruments. Visit these locations for instrument rentals and service in the Edmonton area:

- Long & McQuade

- The Bandstand

- St. John's Music

Performance classes include: Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Beginner Flute/Clarinet.  

Practicing your instrument is an importance part of developing skills, technique and musical selections. The music class is a place to rehearse with the band not to practice the music. Shorter practice sessions several times a week is much more beneficial  than one or two long practice sessions. These following blog posts can help students plan how to practice.

The Best Practice Routine for Wind Instrumentalists

Drumming events are customized to cater corporations, schools and private special events. Certified drum circle facilitator Vanessa will bring the drums and lead the session in an energetic, fun and engaging way. Typically we provide djembes, duns  and auxiliary percussion.