a list of all our programs
Ensembles
There are so many possibilities for what you can join.
Below you’ll see all of the options for the ensembles you can participate in.
Mr. Davis’ Ensembles
Mr. Davis is the Band Director, and you can learn more about him here.
There are two core bands that perform at all of our concerts:
The Blue Band
This is the Grade 11/12 band, and some grade 10s are invited to join.
The Green Band
This is the Grade 9 & 10 band.
Here is a full list of all of Mr. Davis’ ensembles.
Click on each band name to see more information:
Alumni Band
The Alumni Band started in 2010 and is open to former band students of all ages and abilities.
Retired band director, Dale Wilson generally organizes two sessions a year. The first is in the spring with the goal to perform on Mother’s Day in Playfair Park, and the second is in the fall for a drop-in session. Rehearsals are a lot of fun so dust off your instrument and play with us!
All skill levels are welcome – would love to see new and returning alumni band members! Please spread the word to other alumni who may be interested.
Alumni can email us with questions and like our Facebook page to stay in touch. Please share this with your alumni friends and hope to see you in 2018!
Stay Connected:
To keep up to date on Alumni Band news, check out the following:
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Email us at: reynoldsalumniband@gmail.com
Jazz Band
Junior (9/10) and Senior (11/12) Jazz Bands meet twice a week outside the timetable and play a variety of jazz and big band music.
From jazz standards, to rock, funk, pop and R&B music – they play it all!
Band 11/ 12
The Senior Band or Blue Band consists of grade 11 and 12 students along with invited grade 10’s. They play a variety of music including film/pop music, classical, and original band works. These students often have the opportunity to perform and travel!
Blue Band
The Senior Band or Blue Band consists of grade 11 and 12 students along with invited grade 10’s. They play a variety of music including film/pop music, classical, and original band works. These students often have the opportunity to perform and travel!
Green Band
The Green Band consists of Grade 9 and 10 students. They play a variety of music including film/pop music, classical and original band works. These students often have the opportunity to perform and travel!
See Band 9 and Band 10 for course outlines.
Drumline
Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra
In the past we have performed Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Sister Act, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Spamalot, Freaky Friday, Guys and Dolls, and many more!
Pit Band is by invitation only as decided by Mr. Davis.
Carol Band
Marching Band
A staple in the strong musical history at Reynolds Secondary School.
Our award winning Marching Band begins in the Spring and is involved in multiple parades across the city. Students often have the opportunity to perform and travel as a part of this band.
Marching Colour Party
Band 9
Band 9 consists of students in Grade 9, they combine with grade 10’s for concerts to create the incredible Reynolds Green Band. They play a variety of music including film/pop music, classical, and original band works. These students often have the opportunity to perform and travel!
Band 10
Band 10 consists of students in Grade 10, they combine with grade 9’s for concerts to create the incredible Reynolds Green Band. They play a variety of music including film/pop music, classical, and original band works. These students often have the opportunity to perform and travel!
Jazz Combos
Several times a year, special occasions call for a small jazz combo.
These dedicated students can quickly prepare and present an excellent show.
Here they are at the Saanich’s Youth Talent Showcase at Cedar Hill Recreation.
Ms. Kerr’s Ensembles
Ms. Kerr is the Musical and Strings Director, and you can learn more about her here.
Click on each ensemble name to see more information:
Junior Choir
The Reynolds Junior Choir consists of singers from grade 9 and 10. They perform a variety of choral repertoire from popular, classical, musical theatre and world music.
These students learn to sing in a variety of different languages and have many opportunities throughout the year to perform and travel.
Senior Choir
The Reynolds Senior Choir consists of singers from grade 11 and 12 and invited grade 10’s. They perform a variety of choral repertoire from popular, classical, musical theatre and world music.
These students learn to sing in a variety of different languages and have many opportunities throughout the year to perform and travel.
Vocal Jazz
The Reynolds Vocal Jazz is an auditioned ensemble consisting of 12-18 vocalists singing a mix of jazz standards, funk, pop, a cappella and a variety of other styles of jazz music.
Strong sight reading and aural skills are needed for this ensemble as the music is often challenging with advanced harmonizations to master.
The rhythm section is selected by Ms. Kerr by invitation and a second VJ group starts after Spring break to allow more opportunity for those that want to start at a more beginner level.
Chamber Choir
Strings
The Reynolds Strings ensemble consists of students from grade 9-12. Because of the unique nature of this ensemble, students often mentor and are pushed to excel in performing challenging repertoire. They play a variety of music including original strings works, classical and film/popular music.
Musical Theatre Cast
In the past we have performed Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Sister Act, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Spamalot, Freaky Friday, Guys and Dolls, and many more!
If you are looking for a chance to shine on (or off) stage, then musical theatre is the place for you!
The cast for the musical is decided by auditions at the end of September each year.
Musical Theatre Crew
In the past we have performed Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Sister Act, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Spamalot, Freaky Friday, Guys and Dolls, and many more! If you are looking for a chance to shine on (or off) stage, then musical theatre is the place for you!
Stage Crew begins in early November to start making props, working on set design and creating costumes.
