​Hi everyone!

Congratulations to everyone involved in the 37th Island Farms Santa Parade! For those taking part in their very first parade, you should be very proud of yourself! An estimated 60,000 people came to the parade and cheered you on :) Thank you parents and family friends for getting Spectrum Band Students to our marshalling area. 

If you have photos or videos of the event, please send them to this email at your convenience :)

The schedule has changed, please take the time to look over our rehearsals so you do not show to the wrong one.

1.) Band Classes in Period 1 and 2:
Monday - Band 9 in Period 1
Tuesday – Band 11/12 in Period 2, Band 10 in Period 1
Wednesday – Band 9 in Period 1.
Thursday – Band 11/12 in Period 2, Band 10 in Period 1
Friday – Band 9, English 11/12

Band 9/10 Practice Cards - Turn in Week 8 for marking. Continue recording for Week 9. 

2.) Morning, Lunch, After School Rehearsals:
Monday - POST-PARADE REST--SLEEP IN!, Jr. Jazz at Lunch,Pit Orchestra at 3:15pm
Tuesday – Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am, Jr. Jazz at lunch, None.
Wednesday – Sr. Concert Band, Sr. Jazz at lunch, Pit Orchestra at 3:15pm.
Thursday - Jr. Jazz @ 7:30am, Sr. Jazz at Lunch, Pit Orchestra at 3:15pm.
Friday - Jr. Concert Band @ 7:30am, Brass Choir, None

3.) Bottle Drive #2 
Looking forward to making another dent in our fundraising efforts for students and the program. Our last bottle drive was a great success, with multiple drivers, donations and students. As before, you will receive a reminder email shortly.


4.) Winter Concert - Thursday, December 6th
A reminder that our next full-program concert is in a few weeks! Thursday, December 6th at 7:00pm. All bands will perform in a program of band and jazz music combined with seasonal/holiday favourites. Don’t forget to mark your calendars... invite as many friends and families as you like :)


On the horizon...
December 1st: Bottle Drive #2 @ Glanford Bottle Depot
December 6th: Spectrum Band Winter Concert in Spectrum Theatre 
December 8th: Tuba Xmas!!! :)
December 17th: Fine Arts Showcase (Jr. Concert Band)
December 18th Fine Arts Showcase (Sr. Jazz)
December 19th: Fine Arts Showcase (Sr. Concert Band)
December 21st: Sr Jazz play @ Glanford Middle School Breakfast AND BC Legislature Rotunda

-- 
Parker Jolliffe

Director of Bands

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

Tel: 250-479-8271 
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca

www.spectrumband.ca


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-- 
Parker Jolliffe

Director of Bands

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

Tel: 250-479-8271 
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca

www.spectrumband.ca


Follow us on facebook! 

HI everyone!

It is parade week and I couldn't be more excited! It was one year ago this week, where I had my first shot at leading Victoria's #1 Marching Band through the inner harbour and past 65,000+ people! We have been working hard... learning to move as one and play as one this past week and the band is going to be great! I look forward to seeing the 9's rise to the opportunity and our returning students revel in the support and love from our community. Kudos to ALL of our returning students as they have shown great leadership, mentorship and support to our newest members.

This is Canada's largest winter parade and we are very proud to be continuing our long tradition of serving our community with music.

The schedule this week reflects the extra rehearsals needed to prepare for our 1st parade of the season. 
Please read carefully so you do not come to the wrong rehearsal.

1.) Band Classes in Period 1 and 2:
Monday - Band 9 in Period 1
Tuesday – Band 11/12 in Period 2, Band 10 in Period 1
Wednesday – Band 9 in Period 1.
Thursday – Band 11/12 in Period 2, Band 10 in Period 1
Friday – PRO-D No School

Band 9/10 Practice Cards - Turn in Week 7 for marking. Continue recording for Week 8. 

2.) Morning, Lunch, After School Rehearsals:
Monday - Sr. Concert Band at 7:30am, Jr. Jazz at Lunch, 
Tuesday – MARCHING BAND at 7:30am (ALL Grade 9-12 Students) Jr. Jazz at lunch, None.
Wednesday – MARCHING BAND at 7:30am (ALL Grade 9-12 Students), Sr. Jazz at lunch, Pit Orchestra at 3:15pm.
Thursday - MARCHING BAND AT 7:30am (ALL Grade 9-12 Students), Sr. Jazz at Lunch, Pit Orchestra at 3:15pm.
Friday - PRO-D NO SCHOOL

3. Island Farms Santa Clause Parades Information 
Parade info Enclosed 


4.) Bottle Drive #2 
Looking forward to making another dent in our fundraising efforts for students and the program. Our last bottle drive was a great success, with multiple drivers, donations and students. As before, you will receive a reminder email shortly.


5.) Winter Concert - Thursday, December 6th
A reminder that our next full-program concert is in a few weeks! Thursday, December 6th at 7:00pm. All bands will perform in a program of band and jazz music combined with seasonal/holiday favourites. Don’t forget to mark your calendars... invite as many friends and families as you like :)


6.Spectrum Band Wear (Last call!)
Spectrum Band wear orders have been extended to this Thursday, Nov. 22nd. Please have your orders in to Mr. Jolliffe no later than 3pm. I am looking forward to rocking some Spectrum gear!

On the horizon...
December 1st: Bottle Drive #2 @ Glanford Bottle Depot
December 6th: Spectrum Band Winter Concert in Spectrum Theatre 
December 8th: Tuba Xmas!!! :)
December 17th: Fine Arts Showcase (Jr. Concert Band)
December 18th Fine Arts Showcase (Sr. Jazz)
December 19th: Fine Arts Showcase (Sr. Concert Band)
December 21st: Sr Jazz play @ Glanford Middle School Breakfast AND BC Legislature Rotunda

-- 
Parker Jolliffe

Director of Bands

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

Tel: 250-479-8271 
pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca

www.spectrumband.ca


Follow us on facebook! 
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HI everyone,


My thanks and congratulations to the Senior Concert Band who performed in 5 concerts this Friday for Remembrance day. I was especially proud of your poise, professionalism, musicality and setting the tone for our observances. Bravo!

A sincere apology for sending out an email which I later realized sent from a different browser that does not have the bcc distribution list. Your privacy is important and I will make sure this is the last time.

The next few weeks will be geared towards preparing for the upcoming parade. We march outside unless there is torrential rain so please dress accordingly. Especially Jackets and Footwear. I would hate to have you slogging around all day in wet shoes so be aware of our climate!

Here is our week (NEW SCHEDULE DOWN BELOW)!

1) 37th Annual Island Farms Santa's Light Parade (Say that 5 times fast)
 A reminder to new families, The Spectrum Community School Marching Band will be participating in its 14th annual Christmas Light Parade... and we are the only Marching Band in it... so imagine the love you get from the stands :)! Please know this is a mandatory performance and participation is not optional. Where we go one, we go all! Please know students will be required 4:00pm to 730pm on Saturday, November 24th. Details to follow

2) Spectrum Band Wear
The deadline for Spectrum Band Wear is approaching fast. Please come to the band room and pick up a form so you can don the latest and greatest of spectrum band fashion :) Deadline is November 16th, 2pm.

3) Glanford Camp Pringle Retreat November 18/19th
I am still waiting to hear about the Chaperone status of Glanford before moving further. Is there anyone here who would like to jump on the bus if they are unable to secure parents? 

3.) Band Classes in Period 1 and 2:
Monday - Band 9 in Period 1.
Tuesday – Band 11/12 in Period 2, Band 9/10 in Period 2
Wednesday – Band 9/10 in Period 1.
Thursday – Band 10 in Period 1, Band 11/12 in Period 2.
Friday – Band 9 in Period 1.

Band 9/10 Practice Cards - Turn in Week 6 for marking. Continue recording for Week 7. 

5.) Morning, Lunch, After School Rehearsals:

Monday - REMEMBRANCE DAY
Tuesday – Sr. Jazz at 7:30am, Sr. Jazz at lunch, Drumline Rehearsal
Wednesday – Mass Concert Band at 7:30am (Grade 9-12) , Jr. Jazz at lunch, Pit Orchestra
Thursday – Jr. Jazz @730am, Sr. Jazz at lunch, Pit Orchestra at 3:15pm
Friday - Mass Concert Band at 7:30am (Grade 9-12), Brass Choir, None
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