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Thank you for a wonderful concert on Thursday night and thanks for taking some incredibly positive risks in terms of the repertoire that you performed. For me the only things that shines brighter than Thursday’s performance is the learning and growth that ALL students showed over the last month in rehearsals. One month. It’s incredible what you did! Bravo! Your work ethic, attitude, and musicianship inspire me as a a teacher and musician. I’m so proud of you all! Thank you to the alumni that returned to perform. It was a pleasure to reconnect with you during our rehearsals. Finally, thank you to all of the friends, family, school staff, and community members that came to support and brought hamper items and cash donations. These will go to Spectrum families in need at the end of this week. Thank you for your generosity! A HUGE thanks to the crew of students that helped move instruments and equipment into the portable so that the band room can be painted next week! Tuba Christmas 2016 had 75 tubas/euphoniums performing in Market Square on Saturday. Thanks to the students, parents, and alumni that braved the weather to come out and play or to come and watch! Band This Week: **PLEASE NOTE: Due to painting and repairs to the band room all classes/rehearsals from December 12th-16th will be held in the “band shack" (portable on the all-weather field).** 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 – None. Carol Band performs at GMS and CMS (If not in Carol Band - go to PE or English) Friday – Last Day of School. (Shortened Classes, Winter Assembly, Schedule TBA) Band 9/10 Practice Cards - Turn in Week 13 for marking. Continue recording for Week 14. 2.) Morning, Lunch, After School Rehearsals: Monday - Sr. Concert Band at 7:30am, Jr. Jazz at Lunch, Pit Orchestra (ALL) at 3:15pm. Tuesday – Sr. Jazz Band at 7:30am, Jr. Jazz CANCELLED (Carol Band Call Time at 11:30am/Perform at Marigold at 11:50am), None. Wednesday – Sr. Concert Band at 7:30am, Sr. Jazz at lunch, Pit Orchestra (ALL) at 3:15pm. Thursday - Jr. Jazz and Sr. Jazz CANCELLED due to Carol Band performances, Pit Orchestra (ALL) at 3:15pm Friday - Last Day of School. Jr. Concert Band CANCELLED (Carol Band Call Time/Breakfast at 7:00am, Playing at 8:00am) 3.) Carol Band Performances: The Carol Band has 4 performances this week! Uniforms are not required but festive hats and school scarves will be provided. Please dress appropriately as we will be outside/walking to/from some of these gigs. Dec. 13, Tuesday - Marigold Lunch Hour - Meet in the band room at 11:30am. Bring stands, music, wind clips, and perform on the Marigold basketball court (weather dependent, obviously!) Dec. 15, Thursday #1 - Glanford Middle School Pancake Breakfast - Meet at Glanford Middle School (4140 Glanford Ave) in the music room at 8:00am with music, instrument, and a plate/cutlery for breakfast. We will perform and then have breakfast. Once done, we walk to Colquitz Middle School (larger instruments can be placed in a band-mobile...) Thursday #2 - Colquitz Middle School Lunch Hour - We will perform in the Colquitz foyer during their lunch break (12pm-12:40pm), then return to Spectrum. Dec. 16, Friday - Spectrum’s Pancake Breakfast - Meet in the "band shack” (portable) at 7:00am. Setup chairs, stands, percussion, in foyer outside of the theatre. Have breakfast (thanks Chef and Culinary Arts!), then perform at 8:00am. 4.) Sr. Jazz Performs Winter Assembly on Friday We’ll play charts as the gym loads, and play "A Chili Pepper Christmas" as a feature. Uniforms are not required (although festive hats are encouraged). 5.) Band Parents Meeting on Monday Night The Spectrum Band Parents Association has a meeting on Monday night at 7:00pm in the school library. All parents are welcome to attend. Band/Class student reps please attend. 6.) Upcoming January Dates To Note: Please note the following upcoming dates in January. Our next performances will be during the Fine Arts Showcase (Jan. 11-13). Please note which dates apply to which bands. Performances are mandatory for the bands listed. Tickets can be purchased through the main office or by calling 250-479-8271. Tuesday, 3rd – Band Parents Association Meeting (7pm, Library) Saturday, 7th – Bottle Drive #4 (9am-1pm, School parking lot) Fine Arts Showcase Week: Monday, 9th – Fine Arts Showcase Dress Rehearsal (Jr. Concert Band, Pit Bands ONLY; 3:15pm-6pm, Theatre) Wednesday, 11th – Fine Arts Showcase #1 (Jr. Concert Band, Pit Bands; 6:00pm call, 7:00pm start) Thursday, 12th – Fine Arts Showcase #2 (Sr. Concert Band; Pit Bands 6:00pm call, 7:00pm start) Friday, 13th – Fine Arts Showcase for Middle Schools (Sr. Jazz Band, Pit Bands; 2 performances during the day, Times TBA) Friday, 13th – Fine Arts Showcase #3 (Sr. Jazz Band; Pit Bands 6:00pm call, 7:00pm start) Friday, 13th– Level Ground Coffee Orders Due (2pm, Band Room) Monday, 17th – Spectrum Information Night (Junior Jazz Band; 6:00pm call, 7:00pm start, Old Gymnasium) Friday, 20th - Final Band Tour Payment Due ($275) Monday, 23rd – Tour Package Completion Night and Travel Notarization (All Tour Members; 6pm-8pm, Band Rm.) Thursday, 26th – Pit Orchestra/Musical Sitzprobe (3:15pm, Band Room) EndFragment That’s it for now! Thank you for your hard work and team spirit. The last 3 1/2 months have really flown by! Enjoy your final week before the holiday break. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday! Yours truly, Jamie Davis Good evening!
Thank you all for your hard work in classes/rehearsals, in performance, and in fundraising. Students’ have been really focussed in preparing for our last performances of 2016. I hope you will join us for the Winter Concert on Thursday, December 8th. There is no doubt in my mind that your students’ performances will be exceptional. :) Sr. Jazz Band perforned last Sunday night at Christ Community Church. The band played well and the audience was very appreciative! The fundraiser we played at raised over $600 for Spectrum’s hampers. Thank you to the CCC Youth Group for supporting Spectrum and having us perform! Many thanks to Nadine Gordon, Ryan Stewart, and Ashveen Singh for helping to transport chairs, stands, and gear to and from the gig. Best. Roadies. EVER! The Bottle Drive on Saturday raised $1257 for student accounts and the band program. Thank you to everyone that came out to make this fundraiser a success! Band This Week: **PLEASE NOTE: Due to painting and repairs to the band room all classes/rehearsals from December 9th-16th will be held in the portables on the all-weather field.** 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 and 10 COMBINED CLASS in Period 1. Thursday – Band 11/12 in Period 2, Band 9 and 10 COMBINED CLASS in Period 1 Friday – Band 10 in Period 1, Band 11/12 in Period 2. Band 9/10 Practice Cards - Turn in Week 12 for marking. Continue recording for Week 13. 3.) Morning, Lunch, After School Rehearsals: Monday - Sr. Concert Band at 7:30am, Jr. Jazz at Lunch, Pit Orchestra (ALL) at 3:15pm. Tuesday – Sr. Jazz Band at 7:30am, Jr. Jazz at lunch, Carol Band Rehearsal at 3:15pm, Alumni Band Rehearsal 5:30pm-6:30pm Wednesday – Sr. Concert Band at 7:30am, Sr. Jazz at lunch, Pit Orchestra (RHYTHM SECTION ONLY) at 3:15pm. Thursday - Jr. Jazz Band at 7:30am, Sr. Jazz at Lunch, Pit Orchestra (ALL) at 3:15pm, Concert Setup at 3:00pm Friday - JR. BAND REHEARSAL CANCELLED, None , None. 4.) Band Concert on Thursday, December 8th Our annual Winter Concert is on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00pm in the Old Gymnasium. The Carol Band, both concert bands, both jazz bands, and jazz combos will be performing with alumni from the last 10 years joining our concert bands for 2 numbers. Concert selections are a mix of concert band music, jazz standards, pop/movie music, and holiday music. Please help share the attached poster graphic on Facebook and social media. Let’s fill that gym and raise some money for families in need! A full running order will be handed out on Monday/Tuesday but here are a few major details: Admission is by donation of hamper items/cash donations for Spectrum families in need. Student call time is 6:00pm in full uniform. Jazz Bands will sound check at 6:10pm (Sr. Jazz followed by Jr. Jazz) Carol Band will perform form 6:30pm-6:50pm while the gym loads. The concert starts at 7:00pm. 5.) Poinsettia Pick-up - Thursday Poinsettia orders will be available for pick-up at the concert. Thank you to everyone that ordered this year! 6.) Coffee Orders Due Friday by 2pm Level Ground Coffee orders are due on Friday, December 9th by 2:00pm. Please turn orders in to me or to my mailbox in the office ASAP. No late orders will be accepted. Thanks! 7.) Tuba Christmas - Saturday December 10th Victoria’s Tuba Christmas (that’s right - 50 to 100 tubas and euphoniums playing carols in 4 part harmony!) performance is on December 10th from 1:00pm-3:00pm in Market Square and Spectrum tuba/euphonium players are encouraged to attend! Take note of the info. below. Schedule: 8:30am - Meet at Spectrum for rides. 9:00am - Registration, followed by a rehearsal at UVic. 11:30am - Head downtown from UVic. 1:00pm-3:00pm - Performance in Market Square. Uniform: Warm clothes, and a Spectrum scarf (provided). Costs: Registration is $5, Music books are $22 each (or borrow one from me!) That’s it for now! 12 days to go, my friends. Finish strong! Keep smiling! Mr. Davis (Captain Flappy) |
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