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1. Can my son/daughter sign up for instrumental music having had absolutely no music background at all?

2. If my son/daughter has taken piano, or guitar lessons, but has not learned an instrument which course should he/she sign up for?

3. My son/daughter learned an instrument through the grade 7 and 8 classes, but would like to switch instruments.  Which course is recommended in grade 9?

4. Do you teach piano, percussion and guitar in grade 9?

5. Can a student learn a second instrument—play 2 instruments in the same year.

6. Can a grade 9 music student  join a band?

7. Can a bmlss student join the band and not be enrolled in a music course?

8. Are there auditions for the band(s)?

9. When does the junior band rehearse?

10. My son/daughter takes the bus home.  How is transportation arranged after rehearsals?

11. Does the student have to travel with the band, or can they opt out?

12. We would like to encourage our son/daughter to participate in athletics, drama and/or student parliament.  Can they do both activities?

13. Do the grade 9s, or the junior concert band perform often?

14. What fundraising do you do for the band trips?

15. I understand that there are summer music camps with sports and fun activities.  How do we find out about them?