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Every student deserves consistent and local access to band education.

On February 24, 2026, the Regina Public School Division announced the new MusicCentre@Dieppe music program for the 2026-2027 school year.

Regina Public School Elementary MusicCentre@Dieppe Music Program Announcement

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Media Release: Saskatchewan Band Association Urges RPS to Pause and Consult

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Letter to the Regina Board of Education, Requesting Pause and Consultation

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Saskatchewan Band Association's CEO on the future of future of Band in Regina Public Schools

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What you need to know.

Grade 6 band will be replaced with introductory music instruction and instrument exposure.
This means students will not have access to a band program until Grade 7. All other school band programs begin in Grade 5 or 6 around Saskatchewan, why do Regina Public School students deserve less?

Band instruction will move from students’ home schools to a centralized location at the MusicCentre@Dieppe.
This means elementary band will no longer be delivered within area school programs and connected to their high school bands.

Students in Grades 7–8 will attend one half-day of band instruction per week at the centre.
This replaces shorter, more frequent sessions with a single, extended session. This approach can be challenging for beginner students who are being asked to sustain focus on a new and often challenging instrument for a longer block of time.

Contact Your Area Band/Music Parent Association Balfour Area Parents - JR
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Campbell Area Music Parents Association
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Knoll Area Music Parents Association
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Martin Area Music Parents
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Sheldon Williams Music Parents Association
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Not sure who to contact?
Reach out to the RPS Band Parent Leadership Team at reginabandparents@gmail.com.

WHAT IS ADVOCACY?

Advocacy is simply ensuring your voice is heard on issues that matter to you, your family and your community.

As a band parent, band director, community band musician, concert attendee, or general music lover, your voice must be heard by school administration and school division decision makers to ensure all children have access to vital band programming across our province. There is increasing concern in the band community that decisions to cancel or significantly alter band programs are underway due to lower enrollment/budget restrictions. The time to ensure YOUR school's Band Program is fully resourced and scheduled is NOW!

Below are various Advocacy Tools you are encouraged to use when demonstrating your local support for the benefits of band in our children's lives. If there is something specific you are looking for or would like to suggest please contact us at info@saskband.org with your request/suggestion.

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