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Kitsilano Secondary School Music Program


Dear guardians of the Kitsilano Grade 8 Music Class,


Thank you (or rather, your student!) for choosing music at Kits! This year for Music 8 we will be learning about Rhythm through drumming and Melody, Harmony and composition through playing a wind instrument.


On May 2, students will be receiving their instrument assignments. Please plan for a trip to the music store that week. In assigning instruments, I considered student interest, previous experience, and class needs. Just like how a soccer or hockey team is unable function with 10 goalies, a band will be unable to function with 20 tuba players!


Students are expected to have their assigned instrument in class by

May 8, 2023


Instrument Rental


Your student will need


Recommendations

  • Smaller instruments are rented from the music store. There is an extremely limited supply of these at the school and these are reserved for students who need financial assistance. The music store is also able to affect repairs faster or offer a loan if the instrument you rent needs maintenance, though this is highly unlikely.


  • Larger instruments are available through the school - in some cases, a home practice instrument can be provided as well so that transportation issues are reduced.




If cost is an issue, please contact me as we have several options. There is a limited number of school instruments available, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone. Everyone should be given the chance to experience music making, regardless of financial circumstances!


For those concerned about COVID-19, we will be following all of the guidelines as written in the BC Music Educators’ Website. Our room is also quite large and we are able to space out.


My policy is usually to communicate directly with the students, in order to build a sense of responsibility and self direction, however, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at plo@vsb.bc.ca.


I look forward to 10 weeks of transformative music making!


Pauline Lo

Music Director, Kitsilano Secondary

M.Mus. UBC, B.Mus, UVic.

Updated: Oct 25, 2022

O Canada Bolero Polka Percussion Trumpets Low Brass Flutes Double Reeds Trombones Clarinets Saxophones Furiant Second Suite Chyrsalis Hail Kits

Updated: May 2, 2023

Fees for this year: $50 per quarter, $100 for the semester, $200 for the year


Please let Ms.Lo know if you need financial assistance


Step 1) Get your instrument assigned by Ms. Lo BY MAY 5

In person or by email. If have not been assigned an instrument, please email Ms. Lo with your NAME and INSTRUMENT. You will need the Instrument CASE NUMBER to be assigned to you, not just the instrument type.



Step 2) Look up Serial Number

If you have been assigned an instrument, please look up the make, model and serial number on this chart.


Note: you will need to sign in with your Vsb passwords. You might need to sign in to Office 365 first and then click on the link below.


Step 3) Fill out the RENTAL AGREEMENT form



Step 4) Make sure you have the accessories you will need in addition to the instrument

  • Please see the checklists below for a list of supplies needed



Congratulations and happy musicking!





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