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Spectrum Music News: Nov.30-Dec.4

11/29/2020

 
 Hi Everyone,

I want to thank each and every Spectrum music student for their hard work, diligence and rigour. I am privileged to be able to teach and connect with our musicians and I do not take our days together for granted.

For many, the beginning of school meant (7) MONTHS away from their instrument and ensemble work. We have adapted to our new environment and persevered collectively. I am excited to share that we have wrapped up 5 Ensembles of recording and will shortly present to you, our "2020 Back in Action " Concert next week. Despite a lack of audience, it was refreshing to be able to come together in a safe way and perform once again as a group! Bravo to each and every one of you!

Thank you to Deanna B. and Yvonne A. for orchestrating the Purdy's and Poinsettia's Fundraisers this year. Both were a great success and will help band students accounts!
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I have enclosed our order sheet for this years Spectrum Band Wear. Choir students, know that there is an option for "Property of Spectrum Choir" should be interested : )
http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/spectrum-band-wear.html

Have a well deserved rest and joyful weekend!

Parker Jolliffe
Director of Bands & Choir

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

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

Spectrum Music News: Nov.16-20

11/15/2020

 
Hi everyone!
Well done to all of you for navigating the first quarter and completing your academic requirements. Monday will mark our transition to Quarter 2 which means you will be entering new subjects, classes and areas of the school. : )
I have enclosed our schedule for your reference. A few things to note: Our morning rehearsals have returned with Choir meeting on Friday's and Senior Concert Band Meeting Mondays and Wednesdays. Band 10 will see me every day @ 9am and Band 9 will see me every day @ 10:20am. This change in rotation was implemented for the PE Department that now have 7-8 classes to manage in their respective areas of the school.
1) Purdy's Christmas Program
We are getting close to our November 23rd cut-off for orders. Thank you to Deanna for spearheading this opportunity. 25% of sales go to Individual Band Accounts. We have included a paragraph you can copy and paste in work/family emails: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/purdys-christmas-program-fundraiser.html
2) Back In Action - Part Two
Senior Bands and Choir will be recording in the Theatre November 27th as part of our Quarter 1 "Back in Action Concert". A running order will be provided in class. Please be available from 1205 onwards.
Thats all for now, have a great week everyone!
--
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

Spectrum Music News: Nov.9-13

11/6/2020

 
Hi everyone!
The Spectrum Music Department has enjoyed a fun-filled (and very) rewarding 1st Quarter. I cannot overstate enough how proud I am of all of our band and choir members. You have shown a great deal of grit and determination in a very unusual start to our year. Thank you for making music with me everyday!
Last week, our Senior Concert Band rehearsed in the theatre to record 'O Canada" for the Remembrance Day service available next week. They were professional, musical and brought a great deal of maturity to this session. Bravo!
Next week, our junior groups, choir will be assembling Friday to record part one of our Quarter 1 "Back in Action" Concert. (Instructions will be discussed in class). I am looking forward to sharing what we've accomplished... they sound FANTASTIC!
Here's what you need to know this week...
1) Bottle Drives
​At this time, all Bottle Drives have been placed on hiatus on advice of the school district and health officers.
 
We will revisit this fundraising opportunity at a later date. I apologize if this has caused an inconvenience.
2) Poinsettias Deadline Extended
Our Poinsettia Order due date has been extended to Monday, November 9th @ noon. Please hand in your order form to Mr. Jolliffe in the Band Room as soon as possible. If an order form did not go home, please find the same form online: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/winter-poinsettia-sales.html
3) Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser
We have a few weeks to continue this fundraiser, deadline November 23. More information is available via this link: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/purdys-christmas-program-fundraiser.html
4) Spectrum Band & Choir Wear
We will start orders next week for this year's "Spectrum Band & Choir" wear. Enclosed is a sample of styles available for purchase. Pricing sheets will be affixed to the hard copy.
5) Australia Refunds
Thank you for your patience as we navigate the refund process with Educational World Tours. We have received our cheques from Vancouver and cheques will be drawn, (returned via the District) and mailed home starting next week. The first sum will be $500.00 and the second $750.00. The Spectrum Band Parents and I are currently working with EWT to release all or a percentage of the initial non-refundable deposit.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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
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