Band & Strings
NOTE: We are awaiting further information about the Band and String programs for 2021/2022. Below is information from pre-COVID years.
GRADE 5 & 6 BAND & STRINGS
Wilkinson is fortunate to be granted a string and band program by the Toronto District School board. However, due to a limited number of instruments in the board, the band and string programs are limited to approximately 15 students each. These programs are taught by itinerant music teachers, and are held during class time, twice a week, for approximately 30-45 minutes each time. This means that students who are in these wonderful programs miss class time, and must be responsible enough to keep up with their lessons and classwork in spite of this.
The programs alternate each year. For example, this year, the grade 5s will be offered beginning strings, and the following year, those same students are expected to continue on with strings when they are in grade 6. Meanwhile, last year's grade 6 students were offered band, so this year, those band students who are now in grade 6 will continue with the band program. This means that when students sign up for band or strings, they are expected to make a two year commitment.
Strings - 2024/2025 - Grade 5 (Beginner Strings)
Days 2 & 5 - 2:30-3:15 (to be confirmed)
Mr. Bouts is the string teacher. This year, grade 5 students will be offered the opportunity to join strings. Probably in late September or early October, the string teacher will come around to the grade 5 classes and hand out forms to students who express an interest in joining strings. If more than 15 students apply to be in strings, students will be chosen by lottery.
Band - 2024/2025 - Grade 6 (2nd Year Band)
Day 5 - 2:30-3:30 (to be confirmed)
Last year, Mr. Cancellara was the band teacher, and we hope that he will continue again this year. Last year, the grade 5 students were offered the opportunity to sign up for band. This year, those students will carry on with the band program in grade 6.