North Battleford City Kinsmen Band

08/12/2026

Interested in joining one of our ensembles? Registration is now open. Scan the QR code or click here: https://forms.gle/P7xxaWR1SHw3FmFE6

08/07/2026

Last night, some members of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Summer Band performed at the Centennial Park - Spray Park Area as part of the Saskatchewan Band Association Band in the Park initiative. We had a few audience members who stopped by to watch and support the group.

The NBCKB Summer Band will hold our End of Summer Mini-Concert on August 27 at 7pm at the NBCKB Band Hall. We hope to see you there!

06/23/2026

If you haven't found a place to play this summer yet, now you have! The North Battleford City Kinsmen Band is launching their first-ever summer band. This group is aimed at adult musicians, returning players, and students with a solid foundation who want to keep playing and stay in shape during the summer. That said, everyone is welcome to join—just remember, rehearsals will mainly focus on playing music together, having fun, and less on formal instruction.

Register now! The first rehearsal is this Thursday night, June 25, from 7pm to 8:30pm.

https://forms.gle/9nE2TmqC3WxtjZhK8

See you there!

🎶 SUMMER BAND 2026 is here! 🎶

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Band 2025/26 season has ended, but wait, there's more! NBCKB is running its first-ever summer band for youth, adults, and "come-back" musicians to make music together!

🗓 Rehearsals: Every Thursday, 7:00–8:30 PM
📅 June 25 – August 27
🎼 Performance: August 27 (tentative)
👩‍🏫 Summer Band Director: Marlouie Saique

💰 Cost:
• Adults: $50
• Youth (under 18): $30
• Drop-in: $8 per rehearsal

🎺 All interested musicians are welcome! Playing experience is appreciated (3+ years ideal), but everyone is encouraged to join.

📲 To register: Scan the QR code on the poster or head to
https://forms.gle/KTMF53WE9o9Th3NC9

Please share and help spread the word—let’s make music this summer! 🎵🌞

05/17/2026

🎶 SUMMER BAND 2026 is here! 🎶

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Band 2025/26 season has ended, but wait, there's more! NBCKB is running its first-ever summer band for youth, adults, and "come-back" musicians to make music together!

🗓 Rehearsals: Every Thursday, 7:00–8:30 PM
📅 June 25 – August 27
🎼 Performance: August 27 (tentative)
👩‍🏫 Summer Band Director: Marlouie Saique

💰 Cost:
• Adults: $50
• Youth (under 18): $30
• Drop-in: $8 per rehearsal

🎺 All interested musicians are welcome! Playing experience is appreciated (3+ years ideal), but everyone is encouraged to join.

📲 To register: Scan the QR code on the poster or head to
https://forms.gle/KTMF53WE9o9Th3NC9

Please share and help spread the word—let’s make music this summer! 🎵🌞

04/14/2026

🎶 Young Musicians Shine at Honour Band in North Battleford 🎶

Two weeks ago, the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band Organization proudly hosted their inaugural Grade 6–8 Honour Band event at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, bringing together more than 65 talented young musicians from the Battlefords and Lloydminster area. The day concluded with an evening concert attended by over 300 community members, showing strong support for music education in our region.

Students were selected for Honour Band based on recommendations from their school music/band teachers, recognizing musical skill, dedication, and positive attitude. Participating schools included Bishop Lloyd Middle School, Bready Elementary School, École Monseigneur Blaise Morand (EMBM), Holy Family School, John Paul II Collegiate, North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS), Notre Dame School, and St Vital Catholic Elementary.

The event featured guest conductor Nick Fanner, who brought energy, expertise, and encouragement to rehearsals throughout the day. Students began with sectional rehearsals led by instrument specialists from the University of Saskatchewan, allowing them to refine technique and build confidence before coming together as a full ensemble.

By the end of the day, the Honour Band had prepared four pieces, all performed during the evening concert. The program also featured performances by the John Paul II Collegiate Band and the North Battleford Comprehensive Concert Band, both individually and as a combined ensemble. The concert concluded with an inspiring performance by the North Battleford City Kinsmen Senior Band, highlighting the lifelong impact of music education.

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Band organization continues to offer Senior, Intermediate, and Choir programs for musicians of all ages and experience levels, and encourages students and community members to get involved for the 2026–2027 season.

This Honour Band event was a true celebration of young talent, dedicated educators, and a community united by music.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event a reality:
Sask Lotteries
City of North Battleford
Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival
Long and McQuade Musical Instruments
St. John's Music Saskatoon

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Band Organization has already started planning for the 2027 NBCKB Grade 6-8 Honour Band. Stay tuned!

Light of Christ Catholic Schools
Lloydminster Public School Division
Living Sky School Division No. 202

04/03/2026

The Senior Band will not be rehearsing on Easter Monday.

The Intermediate Band will be rehearsing on Easter Monday.