Extra-Curricular Ensembles
Irma Coulson has a number of music ensembles to join for the school year. Most ensembles run all year (from September to June) and offer various performance opportunities throughout the school year.
Most groups are open to anyone, however, there are a few that require auditions.
Most groups are open to anyone, however, there are a few that require auditions.
Music Theatre
Irma Coulson produces a musical every second year. So far ICPS has showcased: "Annie", "The Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast". This exciting undertaking requires a large amount of staff and students to coordinate auditions, rehearsals, backstage and performances.
Stay tuned for our next show in school year 2020-2021!
Stay tuned for our next show in school year 2020-2021!
Concert Band |
Jazz Band |
Concert Band is open to any grade 7 & 8 student (or invitation to grade 6 students) who are interested in performing repertoire at a more advanced level than in class. This group participates in various festivals and concerts throughout the school year.
Regular attendance is mandatory as concerts require mastery of the parts and excellent performing skills. Concert Band meets every Thursday morning from 7:30am - 8:40am. The band performs at Winter and/or Spring Evening concerts, Musicfest Canada, Wonderland Music Festival and North Bandshare. |
Jazz Band is open to interested grade 7 & 8 students (and invited grade 6 students) who are interested in learning more about jazz music. This group meets once a week on Tuesday mornings beginning on September 10th at 7:30am
Regular attendance is required as the music is challenging and requires extra effort to master the complex rhythms. Jazz band uses saxophones, trumpets, trombones, electric bass, electric guitar, piano and drums. |
Halton Junior Jazz
Halton Junior Jazz is an auditioned ensemble that meets twice a month for a two-hour rehearsal. This group auditions in June for the following school year. Halton Junior Jazz requires advanced playing skills that include mastery of: Bb Concert Scale, Bb Concert Blues Scale, Bb Chromatic Scale as well as an audition piece, sight reading and preparation of a solo. Interested students can contact Ms. Taylor for further information about this exciting opportunity.