Spectrum Music News: October

Hello Spectrum Music Families,
I hope everyone had the opportunity to spend some time together over the Thanksgiving Holiday, rain or shine. It is incredible to think we are almost mid-way through October!
Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM, I want to welcome our new Executive members: Kirsten Wright as VP, John Hajecek as Secretary and returning members: Christine Surridge as President and Lori Robson as Treasurer. Lori has done a remarkable job in her time as Treasurer and wishes to invite anyone to tag along to learn the ropes. (This will be her final year and we would like anyone interested in fulfilling this position for two years).
The Spectrum Music Program has been running full tilt and I am very proud of what our students have been able to accomplish in the time we've been together. I want to thank all my students who have worked behind the scenes and stepped up when I am away. Bravo! With everything running on all cylinders, we can now move to bigger pieces of the program.  Below is a list of annual events that are returning to the music program. Please follow the link enclosed and see if there is anything that piques your interest. The Spectrum Band Parents will receive your information and contact you accordingly.
Spectrum Music Parents Seeking Help with:
Uniform Sizing (Taking place October 19th-22nd during Class time 8:45-11:30) Extra hands, sewing, measuring, fitting. Come for an hour or as long as you can :)
Poinsettia Organizers
Purdy Organizers
Craft Market (A seperate sign up genius will be circulated shortly)
https://forms.gle/AiqAssXERgpxDBww9
Noteworthy Announcements
November 4th: Back in Action Concert featuring Junior and Senior Concert band... our first LIVE concert in 2 YEARS! Limited seating and admission by booking your ticket through the Eventbrite organizer. More on this as information becomes available.
November 5-7th: 3rd Annual Spectrum Christmas Market is BACK! This is our largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds going to both the Music Program and music students. A sign-up genius will be circulated for students and families wanting to participate (and make money for their music accounts).
November 27th: Island Farms Santa Parade featuring Spectrum Music Program. TO BE DETERMINED.
December 9th: Winter Concert featuring Spectrum Choir, Junior and Senior Jazz Band
December 14th: Fine Arts Showcase featuring Choir
December 15th: Fine Arts Showcase featuring Junior Jazz
December 16th: Fine Arts Showcase featuring Senior Concert Band
Have a great week!
Parker Jolliffe
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