Hi Band-Folks! 

Thanks for checking in on this page. :)

Thank you to those parents and students that came and worked at the bottle drive today. We made close to $1200.00. What a great opportunity to start saving for the next tour (maybe San Francisco, Toronto, Germany) or to buy music related items!

1. ) Classes

Monday - Band 10, Band 11/12
Tuesday - Band 9
Wednesday - Band 10, Band 11/12
Thursday - Band 9
Friday - Band 10, Band 11/12

2.) Morning Rehearsals

Monday - Sr. Concert Band
Tuesday - Jr. Jazz Band
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz Band
Thursday - Marching Band
Friday - Marching Band

3.) Upcoming Dates To Note

**Reminder: No concert on Tuesday, April 30th. 

Monday, 6 May – Music Monday with Marigold Elementary (Jr. Band, 9am – 10am, Marigold School)
Saturday, 11 May – Vancouver Island Soccer League BC Cup Finals (Marching Band, 3:45pm, Location TBA)
Thursday 16 May – Grade 8 Orientation Day (Jr. Jazz, 1pm, Theatre)
Sunday, 19 May – Weekend Marching Band Practice (6pm – 7pm,Camosun Interurban Campus)
Monday, 20 May – Victoria Day Parade (Marching Band, Mayfair Mall, 7:45am call time)
Saturday, 25 May –Bottle Drive (9am-1pm, Parking Lot)
Wednesday, 29 May –Band Parent Meeting (7pm – Library)


Thanks, everyone! 


Jamie Davis

Hi Everyone,

Thanks again for a great week last week – I hope everyone was able to catch up on some sleep! I forgot a group of thank yous in my last email: Thank you to all of our student volunteers on Friday who were not in a jazz band! I had lots of positive feedback about our students who were serving/waiting tables. Thanks also to our set-up and tear down crews for a job well done! 

1.) Classes

Tuesday – Band 10, Band 11/12
Wednesday – Grade 9s go to PE
Thursday – Band 10, Band 11/12
Friday – None (Go to PE or English if not in a jazz band)

2.) Morning Rehearsals

Tuesday – Jr. Jazz
Wednesday – Marching Band 
Thursday – Sr. Concert Band
Friday – None (Jazz Band Festival)

3.) Jazz Band to Capital City Jazz Festival

The Jr and Sr Jazz bands will be performing at the Capital City Jazz Festival on Friday morning at Glanford Middle School. Click here to read the running order for more information. 

4.) Bottle Drive / Mothers Day Baskets

There is a bottle drive on Saturday from 9am – 1pm. Students please sign up in the band room. The band managers will also have Mother's Day Hanging Basket orders ready. Please make arrangements to pick up your orders on Saturday… I'm a terrible gardener and your plants won't make it to Monday… 

Thank you for supporting our fundraisers. It was great to hear that several Grade 9 and 10 students paid for their entire Disney-band trip by fundraising!


Thanks everyone! 

Have a great week. 

Jamie Davis

Hi Everyone,

Well, we've had a busy couple of days! 

Thanks to everyone that came out to support our New Orleans Jazz Night tonight! A big thanks goes out to Carol Davis, Sue Pyke, Maureen Butler and all the parents that helped make tonight a success. Thank you to my students in the jazz bands that played so well tonight as well – hard to do after a long day on the road yesterday, and a full day of school today. Well done, folks. :)  

Our trip up to Port Alberni was also a huge success! Thank you to our chaperones: Carol Davis, Sue Pyke, Lynda Charchuk, and Ron Zicari for coming and helping out! Our Jr. and Sr Concert bands earned ratings of Superior-Plus (all marks in Superior in 45 different categories… everything ranging from playing technique to attitude, responsiveness, and concentration). These are the highest and most consistent ratings that my students have ever earned in 7 years here and I am really proud of them.

Not only did these kids play well, but they were also excellent ambassadors for Spectrum. I had numerous teachers from ADSS, festival volunteers, photographers, and even other band directors come and let me know how polite, kind, and supportive Spectrum kids were. Thank you! 

Tonight, I learned that both bands have received standing invitations to MusicFest Canada (the national concert band festival) in Toronto! Bravo! We have a 2 year window to go to this festival now. 

Thank you all, again for all that you do as parents, and especially as students in my program. You truly make this the best job, possible and I'm really thankful for being able to come to work everyday and work with amazing human beings. 

Sincerely,

Jamie Davis

Hi All, 

Here's what we have on the go this week! 

1.) Classes

Monday – Band 10, Band 11/12
Tuesday – Band 9
Wednesday – Band 10, Band 11/12
Thursday – FESTIVAL DAY
Friday – Band 9 (Study Block or sleep in. Your choice.)

Practice Cards – Week 30

2.) Morning Rehearsals

Monday – Sr. Concert Band
Tuesday – Jr. Jazz Band
Wednesday – Sr. Jazz Band
Thursday – FESTIVAL DAY 
Friday – None

3.) Festival Day Trip – Thursday

Thank you to everyone that turned in forms by the deadline on Friday. Those students still with outstanding forms/money/signatures at 3:00pm on Monday will not be permitted to participate in this activity. 

Students must be at the school no later than 6:15am on Thursday morning. Please dress in you band pants, shirt, and shoes. Bring the the appropriate parts for your uniforms:  junior concert band sweaters, senior band blazers, and required ties with you and place in the overhead bins. Bring a change of clothes, snacks, a water bottle, and your homework. The bus departs at 7:00am to head to Port Alberni. We will arrive back at Spectrum around 9:30pm.

4.) A Touch of New Orleans – Friday

We hope you will join us for our "A Touch of New Orleans" Jazz Night on Friday night (7:00pm – 9:00pm) in the old gym. Your $10 ticket gets you tasty cake from Cakes Etc, beverages, and some awesome jazz from our Jazz Bands. Students have been issued raffle ticket booklets and we have asked each student to try and sell 2 booklets (tickets are $2 each, awesome prizes to be won, the students who sell the most booklets are eligible to win some awesome prizes from Tom Lee Music, Langford Lanes, and more!)

5.) Hampton Little League

Due to our rather busy week, I am not going to reschedule our performance for Hampton Little League (it would have been on Saturday AM - ! ). Sorry, Junior Band + parents, for any inconvenience (and thanks for learning Gangnam Style!).

Thanks everyone! 

Cheers,

Jamie Davis

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to the Senior Concert Band for playing at Royal Oak Country Grocer yesterday! All the elements of a strong performance were there: efficient set-up/tear down, everyone was on time (early!), focussed warm-up, and strong playing. Thank you! Thanks to everyone that helped with set-up/tear down and thanks to the Brown's, Davis', Forster's, Issel's, Pyke's, Portlock's, and Zicari's for helping to transport gear!



1.) Classes

Monday – Band 9
Tuesday – Band 10, Band 11/12
Wednesday – Band 9
Thursday – Band 10, Band 11/12
Friday - Band 9 & 10 COMBINED CLASS

Week 29 for Practice Cards.

2.) Morning Rehearsals

Monday – Sr. Concert Band
Tuesday – Jr. Jazz Band
Wednesday – Sr. Jazz Band
Thursday – Sr. Concert Band
Friday – Marching Band

3.) Hampton Little League Opening

The Jr. Concert Band opens the Hampton Little League season on Sunday April 14th. Please read the attached running order and let me know if you have any questions. If you are able to help with transporting equipment and instruments please let me know ASAP. Thanks! 

3.) Port Alberni Festival Trip – April 18 – Thursday

Unfortunately the school bus company we deal with has lost 2 drivers and is unable to accommodate our trip to Port Alberni. We have had to book 2 coaches and for the trip instead (yay! Comfier!). We are asking for all concert band students to contribute $10 towards this trip to help offset this cost ASAP. Sue and Carol have also planned a dinner stop for us at Boston Pizza ($15 for unlimited pizza and pop) which is optional. Students are able to use their band account money to pay for this as well. More detailed information will be coming from Sue Pyke and I will discuss this with students in class this week.  If you are unable to pay the $10 bus fee please let me know. No student will be denied participation in this trip due to financial issues. Confidentiality is assured.

4.) A Touch of New Orleans Jazz Night

Sign up sheets for New Orleans will go up on Monday at lunch (sorry for the delay on this). Students not in a jazz band must sign up for a shift. Be proactive about this, please. Students who do not sign themselves up will be assigned a shift. 

5.) Date To Note

Monday, 8 April – Spectrum Alumni Band Rehearsal (7:00pm, Band Room)
Wednesday, 10 April –Band Parent Meeting (7pm - Library)
Sunday, 14 April – Hampton Little League Opening Ceremonies (Jr.Band, 10:30am call time, 11:30am start)
Thursday 18 April – Vancouver Island Concert Band Festival Day Trip (Both Concert Bands, Times TBA)
Friday, 19 April – A Touch of New Orleans Night (All Students - 7pm)
Friday, 26 April –Capital City Jazzfest (Jr. & Sr. Jazz Bands, miss Periods 1 & 2, Glanford School)
Saturday, 27 April – Mother’s Day Baskets (delivered to school)
Saturday, 27 April –Bottle Drive (9-1)/Mother’s Day Basket Pick up
Tuesday, 30 April – Senior Concert Band Performance (6pm call time, 7pm start, Theatre)

Thank you for all that you do!! 

Jamie Davis

Hi Everyone! 

What a great weekend! I hope you got a chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine. :)

Thanks to everyone that was a part of our Hermann's Jazz Night last week! Thanks to Matt Montgomery and the Cherneske/Richards family for helping to transport gear down to Hermann's!

1.) Classes

Tuesday – Band 9
Wednesday – Band 10, Band 11/12
Thursday – Band 9
Friday - Band 10, Band 11/12

Week 28 for Practice Cards.

2.) Morning Rehearsals


Tuesday – Jr. Jazz Band
Wednesday – Sr. Jazz Band
Thursday – Sr. Concert Band
Friday – MARCHING BAND

3.) End of Term

Friday April 5th marks the end of Term 3. Please make sure that you have turned in all practice cards and submitted playing requirements by 5:00pm. I will be available every day this week (3pm – 5:00pm) if you need help with the requirements material. Don't forget that requirements can also be uploaded to the band website 

4.) Sr. Band Performs at Country Grocer – Saturday, April 6th – 10:00am

The Sr. Concert band will be performing for the Royal Oak Country Grocer's annual one day sale. Please see the running order for more information. Student call time for this gig is 9:40am in full uniform.

If you have a truck/van and are able to help transport gear for this event please let me know. Your help is greatly appreciated! 

5.) Jr. Band Performs at Hampton Little League Opening Ceremonies – Sunday, April 14th – 11:30pm

The Jr. Concert Band will be performing for the opening ceremonies for Hampton Little League (7th year in a row and one of our community traditions). Please see the running order for more information. Student call time for this performance is 11:00am in full uniform. Make sure you dress appropriately for this gig: sunscreen & sunglasses are allowed!

If you have a truck/van and are able to help transport gear for this event please let me know. Your help is greatly appreciated! 


6.) Port Alberni Festival Trip- Thursday, April 18th

All grade 9 –12 concert band members will be traveling to Port Alberni on April 18th (Thursday) to participate in the Van. Island Concert Band Festival. There is no cost associated with this trip and students will miss all classes on the 18th. A more detailed running order will be available soon. 

7.) A Touch Of New Orleans – Friday, April 19th

Our annual band program spring fundraiser is coming up soon. For those of you who are new to Spectrum, 'A Touch of New Orleans' is our Jazz and Dessert night featuring our Jazz Bands. There are lots of prizes to be won, plus raffle draws and student prizes too! All funds raised go towards band program purchases not covered by the school (uniforms, music, instruments, marching band, festival fees etc.). All students are required to participate by either playing in a jazz band OR working a setup/tear-down/service shift (waiting tables, plating desserts, ushering etc. It's fun!). Tickets are $10 each and will be available soon. Mark your calendars!

8.) BCMEA Honour Ensembles

Audition material for the Provincial Honour Concert Band, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz is now available by visiting http://bctf.ca/BCMEA/HonEns2013.html – I highly recommend that you have a look at this if you are a Grade 9, 10 or 11 student. Participating in an honour ensemble is a phenomenal experience that allows students to work with BC's top student musicians and amazing teachers/directors!

9.) Upcoming Dates to Note

Saturday, 6 April –Country Grocer Performance (Sr. Concert Band – 10:00am, Royal Oak Country Grocer)
Monday, 8 April – Spectrum Alumni Band Rehearsal (7:00pm, Band Room)
Wednesday, 10 April –Band Parent Meeting (7pm - Library)
Sunday, 14 April – Hampton Little League Opening Ceremonies (Jr.Band, 10:30am call time, 11:30am start)
Thursday 18 April – Vancouver Island Concert Band Festival Day Trip (Both Concert Bands, Times TBA)
Friday, 19 April – A Touch of New Orleans Night (All Students - 7pm)
Friday, 26 April –Capital City Jazzfest (Jr. & Sr. Jazz Bands, miss Periods 1 & 2, Glanford School)
Saturday, 27 April – Mother’s Day Baskets (delivered to school)
Saturday, 27 April –Bottle Drive (9-1)/Mother’s Day Basket Pick up
Tuesday, 30 April – Senior Concert Band Performance (6pm call time, 7pm start, Theatre)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

Cheers,

Jamie


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Jamie Davis
Director of Bands
Spectrum Community School

Secretary
British Columbia Music Educators' Association

957 Burnside Road West
Victoria, BC Canada V8Z 6E9

Tel: +1.250.479.8271 (Ext 512)
Email: jdavis@sd61.bc.ca

www.spectrumband.ca