Band Information
Jazz Band
This is an extracurricular performance group, which studies blues, swing, Latin jazz, ballads, funk, and rock charts.All interested Grade 6, 7, & 8 Band students are welcome to join and all concert band instruments are welcome (flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion).There is also an opportunity for interested students to play bass guitar within the jazz ensemble.Jazz rehearsals run every Wednesday morning from 8:00 - 8:45 am, from January to the end of the year.Jazz students will have the opportunity to perform their pieces at the Year-End Concert, although there may be additional opportunities to perform or attend jazz-related workshops throughout the year.Students who are members of this group must be ready to rehearse weekly and are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. Extra rehearsals may be added as needed, especially near concert time. Any changes to rehearsal days will be sent via email.
Choir
More information with regards to the choir program will be available in August/ September of the 2024-2025 school year.
Jasmyne Long - Course Information
Hello École Manachaban families:
It's such a pleasure to be a part of this community and to take part in your student's learning. This year, I will be wearing many hats in the school community teaching Music 5, Music 6, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, ELA 5/6, ELA 7, Photography 8, Drama 8, and Coding 8.For each of my classes, I have created a Google Classroom for students to access course content when they are away or for when they require refreshers and access to past assignments. The Google Classroom is also intended to provide information to parents with regards to assignments, important dates, forms, etc. Codes will be shared in class and invites to guardians will be sent out as well. Otherwise, codes can be made available upon request at jalong@rockyview.ab.caMy greatest wish is to see your child flourish this year and support them through their academic and social/ emotional growth and learning. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, comments, or concerns.