Byng Band Spring Concert Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 pm in Byng Theatre. Download here:

No LBWE Monday, January 10. Please read the Teams post for more info.

Here is the program for this concert.

I got food poisoning this weekend and I can’t get a sub for the early morning so I have to cancel the class. I’ll see you Friday, October 1 for our next class.

Obtaining an Instrument:There are four ways to acquire a band instrument. Rent or Rent-to-own an instrument: Rental is the most popular method of acquiring a bandinstrument and is the method I recommend. A substantial portion, or all, of the rent you have paid to themusic store will be applied to the purchase-price if you decide…

I hope your summer has gone well and that you feel well rested. I look forward to working with all of you and encourage you to continue/start your music making with some quality practice sessions at home. Here’s a great article that will give you suggestions:

For Black History Month (February), the different bands have been celebrating Oscar Peterson (1925-2007), Canada’s greatest jazz musician! During February, students have given presentations, created artwork, perform music, and watched a documentary on this amazing musician. Our largest group project was having the Wind Ensemble record the accompaniment to Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom and then…

I’m sorry I won’t be able to teach Thursday morning due to the Byng Arts auditions. I thought I would be able to arrange it but it didn’t work out. Have a wonderful long weekend and see you next week. Best wishes, Dr. Mac