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Our programme offers a wide variety of music opportunities to students and strives to maintain a challenging and exciting musical environment using high-quality, authentic music experiences.

We look forward to your child taking full advantage of the department.

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Graduation

Jun 26, 2025

Grade 10 instrumentalists from the Senior Wind Ensemble, along with selected vocal students from the Choral Ensemble, will be performing in the 2025 Graduation Ceremonies held at Bur Oak Secondary School.

Students will be rehearsing in class, and will work after school with the combined band and choir on Tuesday, June 10 between 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The event is Thursday, June 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call time for all performers is 5:30 p.m. A pizza dinner will be served during the ceremony, with performers finishing up by 9:00 p.m.

Thank you for supporting the programme at the Graduation Ceremonies this year.

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Dates at a glance

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - BOSSilicious and Music Council @ Bur Oak - 11:30 am
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Fall Celebration @ Markham Theatre - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Band Workshop @ Wismer P.S. - 3:30-5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - AME plays for Junior Awards Breakfast - 8:15 am
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Music Social Night (MSN) @ Bur Oak - 3:00-4:30 pm
Monday, November 11, 2024 - Remembrance Day Assembly @ Bur Oak
Monday, November 18, 2024 - Grade 8 Open House @ Bur Oak - 6:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday, December 4, 2023 - Winterlude @ Markham Theatre - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Colin Clarke Masterclass @ Bur Oak - 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Colin Clarke Masterclass @ Bur Oak - 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - Kathleen Allen Workshop @ Bur Oak - 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - OBA Festival - Senior Band @ 4:40 pm call time
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - OBA Festival - Concert Band
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - All Bands at Kiwanis Music Festival - 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Choir at Kiwanis Music Festival - 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Grade 10/11 Spring 2026 Trip Meeting @ Bur Oak Caf - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2025 - Cabaret Night @ Bur Oak SS - 6:00 pm doors / 6:30 pm show
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Stouffville Invitational @ SDSS - 6:00 pm call time / 7:00 show
April 15 & 17, 2025 - Bur Oak Music Invitational Festival @ Bur Oak SS - 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - Jamie Hillman Choral Workshop @ Bur Oak SS - 3:00-5:00 pm
April 2025 - OMFA
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Lyle Corrigan Workshop @ Bur Oak SS - 3:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Spring Rhapsody @ Markham Theatre - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Music Banquet @ J&J Banquet Hall - 5:30 pm
June 18-24, 2025 - Final Exam Block
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - Graduation @ Bur Oak - 6:30 p.m.