Hi Spectrum Music Families!
After 17 years of teaching, the arrival of March continues to catch me by surprise! It marks the finale of Semester 1 classes, our mainstage musical and the arrival of springtime opportunities! For new families, April is typically Tour and Festival participation along with our seasonal Parades (Victoria Day and Oak Bay Tea Party).
A HUGE CONGRATS to members of our Cast, Crew AND Pit Orchestra for delivering two hilarious productions of "Freaky Friday." I encourage you all to grab tickets whilst they are still available and join us for our final shows: Friday, March 10, Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th Matinee. Information available on the school website.
Fundraising
Thank you to Tarrie and Allison for spearheading our first bottle drive (since the pandemic) Thank you parents and students for getting out in the weather and making some money for your band trip. Allocations will be dispersed once we've received totals from the Bottle Depot.
Springtime Mothers Day Hanging Baskets is back. This fundraiser is open to all students and is (once again) geared towards helping students make money towards their band trip accounts. Grade 9 and 10 Famlilies, its never too early to start building up your account for future trips. I have enclosed the forms in this email, a hardcopy will be handed out for Wednesday and Thursdays classes of this week. Please check the bottom of your childs backpack for said handout :)
2023 Band Tour
Thank you for submitting your band payments on time. Our Final Payment from you is Due Thursday, March 16th. Many of you have been waiting patiently for our Finalized Itinerary. We have been waiting for our last Elementary to commit to our performance. A HEFTY Tour Package will be sent home, Monday, March 13th. This will include a Medical Form, Medication Consent Form, Packing List, Itinerary w/ contacts and our Travel Expectations agreement etc.
Direct Deposit has been initiated. If you wish to E-transfer, please use the following email: sbp2022.23@gmail.com
On the Horizon
Thursday, March 9th Vic Sings (This is the first time I've ever done this... and I had no idea the Elementary schools would scoop up all the tickets...my apologies!)
March 10th, 11th, 12th: Spectrum Mainstage "Freaky Friday!"
March 16th: Colquitz Band 8 visits Spectrum Music Department (9am-11:30am)
April 10th-15th: 2023 Band Tour
April 17th: Junior Concert Band GVPAF @ Oak Bay (Times to be Disclosed)
April 18th: Senior Concert Band GVPAF @ Oak Bay (Afternoon to be disclosed)
Thats all for now, have a great week (and if I don't see you, enjoy your much deserved Spring Break!)
Sincerely,
--
Parker Jolliffe B. Mus, M. Mus
Director of Bands, Guitar & Choir
Spectrum Community School
957 Burnside Road West
Victoria, BC V8Z 6E9

Tel: 250-479-8271  ext.512
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca
www.spectrumband.ca

Good afternoon Spectrum Music Families! 
With a blink of an eye, we are in February and just a few days into Semester 2!
 
As most of the Music Department is linear, there are not many changes to the daily schedule with the exception of Band 9 and 10 (who have completed the "Semester Shuffle"). Band 9 now meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, Even Fridays Block A... Band 10 now meets Mondays, Wednesdays, Even Fridays Block A.
 
Spectrum's newest course offering has officially commenced: Guitar Lab. I couldn't be more pleased to see 24 students partaking in a musical enrichment available to our school population. A HUGE THANK YOU to our Spectrum Band Parents group for purchasing these guitars and making this musical opportunity possible for the student body!
 
As mentioned in our January Edition, I have created a link for both the payment schedule and FAQ document for those committed to this year's Music Tour. I ask that you review this list and contact me should you have any questions. Most importantly: A tour of this size equates to very large invoices that we cannot afford to cover if payments are late. It puts us in a very difficult position. Please make sure you note the due dates from this document and remit these payments on time.
 
Spectrum Band Parents have organized a no sort Music Tour Bottle Drive for February 28th. Proceeds of this Bottle Drive will be applied to members signed up for the Tour. Parent involvement doubles the amount ie. One student and Parent driver receives double. 
Bottle Drive Link
 
On the Horizon
 
February 11th: Belmont Choral Collab 
(Choirs from 9 schools will meet at Belmont Secondary for a day of sharing, collaboration and singing, we are very excited!)
 
March 9th: Vic Sings! The first time in 4 years, Vic Sings returns... and this will be the first time Spectrum has ever participated. We are thrilled!
 
April 25th: Vancouver Island Concert Band Festival (Jr and Sr CB at Oak Bay)
April 27th: West Coast Jazz Festival (Jr and Sr Jazz Band)
 
--
Parker Jolliffe B.Mus, M. Mus
 
Director of Bands, Choir & Guitar
Spectrum Community School
957 Burnside Road West
Victoria, BC V8Z 6E9

Tel: 250-479-8271  ext.512
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca
www.spectrumband.ca

Dear Spectrum Music Families,

​Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed some time with family and friends. Reflecting over the break, I cannot overstate how proud I am of new and returning students. I am thrilled we accomplished so much in under 4 months and it is a testament to the rigor and dedication of our students. BRAVO!  

The mark of a new year signals a new era. Our senior students are preparing for their final semester (*tear*) and the Music Department is settling into routine. Every ensemble has arrived from holidays with new energy and excitement... rehearsals ultra-productive, every ensemble sounding more confident than ever. Musicianship at an all time high.

The final week of January includes Numeracy/Literacy Assessments as well as Copernican Blocks across the board. All told, we are entering "Quiet Week". In support of our students completing the first semester of Academic classes, the schedule changes as follows:

Monday, Jan 23rd: Regular Schedule (All rehearsals running)
Tuesday, Jan 24th: Literacy Assessments (NO MORNING Rehearsal, Classes running per usual)
Wednesday, Jan 25th: Literacy Assessments (NO MORNING Rehearsal, Classes running per usual)
Thursday, Jan 26th: Block A 9:00am-11:00am, Music room is open for studying, review, course completion . Block D 12:00-2PM (NO MORNING Rehearsal)
Friday, Jan 27th: Block B 9:00am-11:00am, Music room is open for studying, review, course completion . Block D 12:00-2PM (NO MORNING Rehearsal)
Monday, January 30th: Curriculum Completion Day. Families will receive communication from a Teacher if a student is required to finish on this day.
Tuesday, February 1st: Semester Turn Around. Students are not in the building.

Please follow this link for updates and information regarding our Alberta Tour.

That is all for now, have a great rest of the week!
--
Parker Jolliffe B.Mus ,M.Mus

Director of Bands & Choir

Spectrum Community School
957 Burnside Road West
Victoria, BC V8Z 6E9

Tel: 250-479-8271  ext.512
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca
www.spectrumband.ca

Hi Spectrum Music Families,
Please find enclosed a quick form to complete for this Mondays Elementary Tour. In it, is also our rough itinerary. We are looking forward to sharing some music with our Elementary students and spreading some holiday cheer!
Link here
Sincerely,
Parker Jolliffe

Hi Spectrum Music Families,


As promised, enclosed is a link to our Parade Information. This will be the 40th Annual Peninsula Co-op (Formerly Island Farms) Santa Parade. It is the largest Western Parade this side of Manitoba. We are proud to be the only school on the island to brave the weather and contribute to a festive occasion! Although we will be reading this in class, it is important to read as a family unit. Please take the time to go over details with your music student. I encourage families to carpool and plan ahead to avoid a lot of the busyness downtown.


2022 Santa Parade Informational Link
Morning Rehearsals: Tuesday, November 22nd, Wednesday, November 23rd, Thursday November 24th (if Necessary)
Our Band is 90 people strong this year and a band of this size can only sound its best when everyone is accounted for. This means EVERYONE is important and missing people put holes in the order in which we move together and make music. Rehearsals begin at 7:35 sharp. Dress for the weather (rain jacket, old shoes/rain boots). Parents, please encourage/carry/gently toss said student into the vehicle in anticipation of arriving on time . As discussed in class, these performances are part of a music students grade and receive credit for maintaining the rigours of a performance-based program. It is Team Effort and we have fun doing it. Thank you for your understanding and encouragement. 


We usually have a few parents that walk with us during the parade route should something drop/blow apart/fall etc... If you are interested in taking part feel free to tag along! (If you have a vehicle) that can carry our Banner to the Parade area (i can drive it back) I would be forever grateful.


That is all for now, looking forward to great rehearsals!
--
Parker Jolliffe B.Mus, M.Mus

Director of Bands & Choir
​Spectrum Community School
957 Burnside Road West
Victoria, BC V8Z 6E9

Tel: 250-479-8271  ext.512
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca
www.spectrumband.ca

Good morning Spectrum Music Families,
I hope everyone has enjoyed their long weekend. This is a quick message to announce the enclosed sign ups:
19th Annual Fall Back in Action Concert is just around the corner. We look forward to sharing our music to new and returning families. Space is limited so be sure to book your tickets via Eventbrite to secure your seat(s).  Eventbrite Tickets:19th Annual Fall Back in Action Concert, Wednesday, November 2nd 7pm
The 4th Annual Spectrum Music Christmast Market is to weeks away. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year that helps [both] the Music Department and Music Students! Those who sign up will receive a significant boost in the Music Accounts intended to subsidize music trips for the individual student. Family members can sign up on their behalf if a music student is unavailable. Volunteer space is limited, don't delay in securing an opportunity to add to your future music tours.
4th Annual Spectrum Music Christmas Market - November 5th, 6th (Friday, 4th Setup).
Poinsettia Order Forms are due Friday, October 28th. A note from our Spectrum Band Parents team: 
Please make a note that there is a mistake on the forms. Under Planters, it lists 8" but this is in fact a 6.5" planter.  People can make an adjustment in the 8" column. 
Thats all for now, have a great week everyone!
Parker Jolliffe

Good Morning Spectrum Music Families,

It is great to be back in the swing of things in the Spectrum Music Department! I have enjoyed meeting our new students and re-connecting with those moving up in grade. Our ensembles (Concert Bands, Jazz Bands and Choir) have been hard at work in rehearsals, building set lists for future concerts. We look forward to sharing our music with you over the next few months. All concerts are ticketed through Eventbrite, with an email link (typically) being released 16 days prior to the event. We offer rush seating, first come first served.

Congratulations to members of the Spectrum Drumline who lead this year's riders of the Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer into our gym. This is a time-honoured tradition, one that has been missing over the last 4 years. They provided energy for the cyclists as well as our student body and was appreciated by staff and students alike. BRAVO!
A huge THANK YOU to Christine, Tarrie and Allison for their time and energy helping with Uniforms this year. It is a massive undertaking and my appreciation cannot be understated (Thank you thank you thank you!!!). I appreciate your help in making sure our students look as good as they sound!

Heads up!
Our Uniform and Instrument Agreement Forms are past due for Grades 9 and 10. Please have these forms & money returned no later than October 14th.  These forms are available for print here. Band 11/12 students will have received their hand out today in class.

Our 4th Annual Christmas Market is less than a month away (November 5th/6th). This is our biggest fundraiser of the year for the Music Department AND for our students. A sign-up genius email along with information about the event will be sent out shortly. This year, the Spectrum Band Parents are introducing a Bake Sale for the event. Based on the amount of cookies and cakes I have been offered over the years, I know for a fact there are some so  confectionary wunderkinds, please consider helping out 

Our 2023 Spectrum Band Tour dates have been finalized: April 11th-17th. Trip Itineraries and a complete cost breakdown will be made available next week. Priority goes first to our Senior Group followed by Grade 10's and 9's. 

Poinsettias will go on sale early/mid November. Forms will go out (more than likely) after Halloween. This is another fundraiser by which all portions of proceeds, go towards subsidizing band trips for individual students.

Save the Date
"Back in Action" Concert featuring Junior and Senior Concert Band - Spectrum Theatre - Wednesday, November 2nd. 7pm

4th Annual Spectrum Christmas Market - Saturday, Sunday November 5th/6th

40th Annual Save on Foods Santa Parade - Saturday, November 26th
That is all for now, I wish all of you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Parker Jolliffe
​
Spectrum Community School
957 Burnside Road West
Victoria, BC V8Z 6E9

Tel: 250-479-8271  ext.512
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca
www.spectrumband.ca