PEMS Music 2026-2027

PEMS Music Info 2026-2027 – Concert Band, Choir, Jazz Band 

Music courses are again being offered at PEMS. There will be 3 Concert Bands (3 levels; each class 2 times per wk), Choir (all grades, once per wk), and Jazz Band (gr 8’s; once per week). 

• All classes are approximately 1 hour. Lunchtime classes start just before lunch. Students leave their classes at 10:55 to walk to band which starts at 11:00. They are given time to eat their lunch after band. 
• There will be 2 concerts at the school (December & June). Band 8 may even have a small overnight trip to the Whistler Music Festival. 
• As concert band is a course, all students will receive a grade on their report card (MyEd). 
• Attendance is mandatory at all classes. Students are expected to commit to the full year. 
• If your son/daughter previously played in band and is not happy with their choice of instrument, 

Beginning Band 6 – Ms. Joo
Mondays & Thursdays @ 7:30am-8:20am

Please see the letter below for Beginning Band Start-Up information.

PEMS Beginning Band Info Letter & Sign-Up 2026-27.pdf

Intermediate Band 7 – Ms. Joo
Wednesdays & Fridays @ 7:30am-8:20am

Senior Concert Band 8 – Mrs. Mills
Mondays @ lunch (11:00am) & Wednesdays 2:45pm-3:45pm

Jazz Band - Mrs. Mills 

Wednesdays 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Choir – Ms. Williams

Tuesdays @ 7:30am - 8:15am @ REMSS Choir Room (Room 2018)