Concerts
Remembrance Day
Winter Holiday Concert
MusicFest - Collingwood
Family of Schools Concert
Walkerton Festival
Spring Concert
Tribute Concert
MusicFest - Nationals
Winter Holiday Concert
MusicFest - Collingwood
Family of Schools Concert
Walkerton Festival
Spring Concert
Tribute Concert
MusicFest - Nationals
Black Belt Recorder Ensemble - EPESCS
Details of the Program
Students participate in the Recorder Karate program within their homeroom
Nine compositions make up the nine karate levels/belts
Students achieve their karate belt once they master that song/level
Black Belt students may enter the Black Belt Recorder Ensemble
Ensemble is made up of four different sized recorders - Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass
Students participate in the Recorder Karate program within their homeroom
Nine compositions make up the nine karate levels/belts
Students achieve their karate belt once they master that song/level
Black Belt students may enter the Black Belt Recorder Ensemble
Ensemble is made up of four different sized recorders - Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass
Ukulele Ensemble - EPESCS
Details of the Program
Students in the Ukulele Ensemble are taught to solo and chord
They will learn a new style of reading and writing music
Performances will feature different styles and techniques
Students in the Ukulele Ensemble are taught to solo and chord
They will learn a new style of reading and writing music
Performances will feature different styles and techniques
Junior Concert Band - EPESCS
Details of the Program
Junior Concert Band is the first stage for students to compete at a high standard
Idea is to gain experience in local festivals before participating in MusicFest
Junior Concert Band is the first stage for students to compete at a high standard
Idea is to gain experience in local festivals before participating in MusicFest
Intermediate Concert Band - SDSS
Details of the Program
The Intermediate Concert Band will compete at a very high standard
Focus of the band is to compete at MusicFest Collingwood
Gold Medal Bands are invited to the National Competition
2020 National competition is being held in Calgary, Alberta
The Intermediate Concert Band will compete at a very high standard
Focus of the band is to compete at MusicFest Collingwood
Gold Medal Bands are invited to the National Competition
2020 National competition is being held in Calgary, Alberta
Senior Concert Band - Folded into the Intermediate Band (SDSS)
Details of the Program
The Senior Concert Band will compete at a very high standard
Focus of the band is to compete at MusicFest Collingwood
Gold Medal Bands are invited to the National Competition
2020 National competition is being held in Calgary, Alberta
The Senior Concert Band will compete at a very high standard
Focus of the band is to compete at MusicFest Collingwood
Gold Medal Bands are invited to the National Competition
2020 National competition is being held in Calgary, Alberta
Jazz Ensemble - SDSS
Details of the Program
Ensemble will be introduced to the genre of jazz
Students will learn typical jazz scales and blues
Members will practice the art of improvisation
Ensemble will be introduced to the genre of jazz
Students will learn typical jazz scales and blues
Members will practice the art of improvisation
Band Council - Folded for the 2019-2020 School Year
Details of the Program
Members of the Band Council will be the voice of our extra-curricular program
Students will help make final decisions regarding music at EPESCS/SDSS including:
Select pieces for our concerts
Ensure attendance of band members
Decide on which festivals to compete in
Decide on field trips to go on
Members of the Band Council will be the voice of our extra-curricular program
Students will help make final decisions regarding music at EPESCS/SDSS including:
Select pieces for our concerts
Ensure attendance of band members
Decide on which festivals to compete in
Decide on field trips to go on
Awards
Senior Concert Band
Intermediate Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
- 2019 MusicFest Nationals - Silver
- 2018 MusicFest Nationals - Gold
- 2017 MusicFest Nationals - Silver
- 2016 MusicFest Nationals - Silver
- 2015 MusicFest Nationals - Gold
- 2019 MusicFest Collingwood - High Silver
- 2018 MusicFest Collingwood - Gold
- 2017 MusicFest Collingwood - High Silver
- 2016 MusicFest Collingwood - Gold
- 2015 MusicFest Collingwood - High Silver
- 2014 MusicFest Collingwood - Bronze
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - Gold
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - Silver
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - Gold
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - Silver
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - Gold
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - Gold
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - Gold
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - Gold
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - Gold
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - Gold
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - Gold
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - Gold
Intermediate Concert Band
- 2018 MusicFest Collingwood - Bronze
- 2014 MusicFest Collingwood - Bronze
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806b Open Class - Silver
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806b Open Class - Gold
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806b Open Class - Silver
Jazz Ensemble
- 2019 MusicFest Nationals - Silver
- 2018 MusicFest Nationals - Silver
- 2019 MusicFest Collingwood - High Silver
- 2018 MusicFest Collingwood - Gold
- 2017 MusicFest Collingwood - Silver
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 810a Open Class - Gold
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 810a Open Class - Gold
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 810a Open Class - Gold
Standings
Senior Concert Band
Intermediate Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - 2nd Place
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - 2nd Place
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - 1st Place
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - 2nd Place
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - 1st Place
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - 1st Place
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - 1st Place
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - 2nd Place
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - 1st Place
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 802 Elementary Class - 2nd Place
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 803 Challenge Class - 1st Place
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806a Open Class - 1st Place
Intermediate Concert Band
- 2017 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806b Open Class - 1st Place
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806b Open Class - 1st Place
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 806b Open Class - 3rd Place
Jazz Ensemble
- 2018 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 810a Open Class - 1st Place
- 2016 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 810a Open Class - 1st Place
- 2015 Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Category 810a Open Class - 1st Place
Trophies
Senior Concert Band
Herb Young Memorial Trophy (Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Challenge Category)
Bruce Power Trophy (Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Elementary Category)
Herb Young Memorial Trophy (Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Challenge Category)
- 2017 - Senior Concert Band
- 2015 - Senior Concert Band
Bruce Power Trophy (Midwestern Rotary Music Festival - Elementary Category)
- 2016 - Senior Concert Band
Total Medal Count - Up to 2019
Gold - 19
Silver - 14
Bronze - 3
1st Place - 12
2nd Place - 5
3rd Place - 1
Silver - 14
Bronze - 3
1st Place - 12
2nd Place - 5
3rd Place - 1