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I am SO proud of our students who took part in the 3rd Annual Colquitz/Spectrum Sleepover. They were such fantastic leaders, motivators and delegates of our band program and school. We didn't run out of food and sleeping through another alarm has become... tradition? For those who are new to Spectrum, this is Exam week and as per tradition, we exercise "Quiet Week" whereby rehearsals are changed or postponed to support our students efforts to complete their final exams for semester one. Please read all of the information below carefully. ***ALL Early Morning and Lunch Hour Rehearsals are postponed. One Final Pit Orchestra rehearsal with Cast, Monday after school*** Band Classes Monday - Band 10 in Block A. Tuesday – Copernican schedule: Band 9/10 in Period A (Bring your GYM Strip) from 9am-11am (a non-playing, study block, requirement completion), Block C from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Wednesday - Copernican schedule: Band 11/12 in Block B from 9am-10am (a non-playing, study block) 10am-11am English 11/12, Block D from 12:30pm-2:30pm Thursday – Course Completion Day: Only students need to complete assignments or exams will be in session Friday – Curriculum Completion Day: Only students that need to make up work, finish assignments or write exams will be in attendance. 1.) Band 9/10 Requirements Due “Requirements” (musical assignments, method book studies, scales, etc) for Band 9-10 are due on Thursday by 5:00pm.They may be performed in class, in my office privately, uploaded to the band website from your PC or MAC (visit: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/requirements--online-submission.html ), or emailed from your phone to spectrummusicnews@gmail.com. If you earn a less than desirable mark you can "re-test" as many times as you would like until you get a better mark. 2. Country Grocer Receipts If you shop at Country Grocer, please bring your receipts to Mr. Jolliffe. Collection of receipts go towards gift cards that we then use for events, most recently, our Colquitz overnighter On the Horizon February 1st: Bottle Drive #2 February 10th: Australia 2nd Payment due $500.00 April 7th-8th: Vancouver Island Concert Band Festival (Port Alberni) April 23rd: An evening of Jazz and Desserts! April 28th-29th: West Coast Jazz Festival -- Have a great week everyone! 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 HI everyone!
Congratulations to all the Spectrum Fine Arts students who completed a day of showcases for our family of Middle Schools. You didn't miss a step over your break and the presentation was very professional! Semester 1 is coming to a close and for new families, that means "quiet week" rolls out Monday. What is quiet week? For many, this is an opportunity for classes to prepare for final exams, finish up any missed work and set things up for exam week. The Music Department tries to help out by tailing off some of the early and after school rehearsals. ***Schedule remains the same with the following changes: Final Pit Orchestra rehearsal is Monday, Last early morning rehearsal is Wednesday, Jan 15th.*** On the Horizon January 17th-18th: Colquitz/Spectrum Sleep over. Registration closed, forms going home on Tuesday. February 1st: Bottle Drive #2 February 10th: Australia 2nd Payment due April 7th-8th: Vancouver Island Concert Band Festival (Port Alberni) April 23rd: An evening of Jazz and Desserts! April 28th-29th: West Coast Jazz Festival -- Parker Jolliffe Director of Bands Spectrum Community School 957 Burnside Road West Victoria, BC V8Z 6E9 Tel: 250-479-8271 pjolliffe@sd61.bc.ca Hi everyone!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have all had a great holiday with family and friends. The new year means a few things are on the horizon for us in the Spectrum Band Program: Middle School Fine Arts Showcases, Colquitz/Spectrum Band Sleep Over, Grade-wide requirements, end of Semester 1, Band Bottle Drive #2 (to name a few). ***Early morning rehearsals and Pit orchestra return this Wednesday, January 8th.*** Thats all for now. See you tomorrow! -- 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,
WOW! What a busy last few weeks! Congratulations to all of my students who have participated in several performance opportunities, ultimately sharing this gift we call music... something I strongly believe in paying forward. From our Winter Concert... to our Joint Concert... to Tuba Xmas this weekend, it has been a pleasure to work with all of you! BRAVO! We are in the home stretch of December, with three performances remaining. For new families, the Fine Arts Department puts on a three night extravaganza, showcasing every fine and performing arts program at Spectrum. Please call ahead to the office for tickets as we sell out every evening! ***Schedule as per usual with the following change: Sleep in Tuesday-Friday. No Pit Orchestra after school*** *Opening Ensembles, your call time in the library is 630sharp... that means instrument in hand, warming up please* Monday, December 16th: Senior Jazz Band Opens* Tuesday, December 17th: Concert Choir Opens* Wednesday, December 18th: Senior Concert Band Opens* Thank you to all the families supporting their developing musician, this has been a wonderful start to the school year! From my family to yours, have a fantastic holiday break and a happy new year!!! Sincerely, -- 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 Good evening everyone! Thank you for attending our first winter performance of the season. A full theatre is always a great reflection of the support happening at home. Each ensemble did a fine job in presenting some challenging music we have been working on! With two weeks remaining in school, and (several more performances for members in the fine arts department), our weekly schedule takes a detour. Please read all instructions and scheduling changes carefully as your presence is extremely important. 1. 5th Field and Senior Concert Band Concert We are excited to be joined by the Band of the 5th Field Regimental Canadian Artillery. This dynamic ensemble promises to deliver an energy filled set of great music! We are honoured to be working with them this season. Admission is by food hamper donation and I kindly encourage you to get there early. Doors open at 7pm- Seating first come, first served. Its going to be a fabulous concert! Captain Dan Moses has requested a final soundcheck and rehearsal with the combined bands. Please be in Concert Dress, sitting down and warming up in the theatre 6:15 Sharp. A sign up list will be circulated for students wanting to stay at school, as food will be provided for them. 2.) Band Classes in Period 1 and 2: Monday - Band 10 Block A, Band 11/12 Block B Tuesday – Band 11/12 in Block B, Band 9 in Block A Wednesday – Band 10 in Block A. Thursday – Band 11/12 in Block B, Band 9 in Block A. Friday – Band 10 in Block A. Band 9/10 Practice Cards - Turn in Week 14 for marking. 3.) Morning, Lunch, After School Rehearsals: Monday - Concert Choir at 7:30am, Tuba Xmas Rehearsal, Pit Orchestra at 3:15pm Tuesday – EARLY MORNING POSTPONED, CONCERT CHOIRT AT LUNCH, Wednesday – EARLY MORNING POSTPONED , Concert Choir at Lunch, Pit Orchestra Thursday – CONCERT CHOIRT AT 730am, Tuba Xmas Rehearsal Friday - Jr Jazz, Tuba Xmas Rehearsal, None. 4. Spectrum Fine Arts Showcase(s) The Spectrum Fine Arts Department is pleased to offer a three night showcase extravaganza including numbers from: Spectrum Dance, Visual and Video Arts, Drama, Junior Musical and Mainstage Musical Theatre. The Music Department provides 1 ensemble per evening. Show starts at 7pm with tickets reservable by calling the office. Call now as shows always sell out! December 16th: Fine Arts Showcase (Sr. Jazz) Call time 6:30pm December 17th Fine Arts Showcase (Concert Choir) Call time 6:20pm December 18th: Fine Arts Showcase (Sr. Concert Band) Call time 6:30pm 5. Tuba Xmas This Saturday! A holiday favourite is right around the corner: Tuba Xmas!!! If you are new to Victoria or have simply never been... join us on Saturday, December 14th at 1pm in Market Square downtown... here you will lay witness to over 65 tuba and euphonium players Caroling! It is a sight to see and has been a favourite of mine. Spectrum students who play trumpet, euphonium, trombone or tuba are invited to speak with me this week. The more, the merrier! 6. UJAM Count Basie Christmas A benefit concert for the U-JAM Repertory Jazz Orchestra with special guest vocalist Joe Coughlin and students from the Canadian College of Performing Arts. The Big Band features local jazz educators and professional musicians, recreating authentic arrangements from the Basie Band. Admission is by donation (suggested $15) with all proceeds going to U-JAM and the Young All Star Program. -- Parker Jolliffe Director of Bands Spectrum Community School 957 Burnside Road West Victoria, BC V8Z 6E9
Good evening everyone! Congratulations to all my students and advance dancers who participated in the 38th Annual Santa Parade, bringing in the holiday season. The night was clear, many people (50,000+) packed the streets and I was proud to walk the route with you. The energy in the group was awesome and your smiles afterward tells me it is all worth it in the end. Bravo!!! For new and returning families, thank you for making time to transport your child to and from a very busy part of town! It is Concert Week! We cordially invite you to attend our 16th Annual Winter Concert featuring music from the Junior Jazz Band, Senior Jazz Band and Junior Concert band. Enjoy an evening of Funk, Latin, Blues, Swing, and cinematic styled music! Rush Seating. Admission by Food Hamper Donation. We would like to pack the theatre so invite as many family members and friends for a great show! ***Schedule remains the same, Week 13 Practice Card is Due Monday*** 1) Australia Trip Deposit cheques have been submitted, I am told there is a delay and withdrawals should reflect this Friday onwards. Thank you for your patience 2) Spectrum Scarves and Hats Please return your Spectrum Scarf this week after it has been through a cycle in the wash. Thank you for your help with this! Hats to be returned Monday. That is all for now, Have a great week! See you Thursday! -- 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  Hi everyone! Its PARADE WEEK! Yahoo! This Saturday, the Spectrum Band Program will be participating in their 16th Island Savings Santa Parade... one of Canada's largest winter parades! Enclosed is all the information needed for Saturdays special day. Please take the time to read it over as a family as there are many aspects to a parade and the integrity of its running smoothly. ***SCHEDULE AS PER USUAL EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING: Marching Band Rehearsal Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Morning, Friday IF NEEDED. Dress warm and dress appropriately. Unless its -20 or monsoon raining, we are outside on the field... alternate shoes recommended*** 1) Concert Choir Special Guest Please arrive to Monday Morning rehearsal promptly, we have a special guest working with us tomorrow. I am looking forward to the energy and enthusiasm she will bring to our ensemble :) 2. Spectrum Band Parents Important Reminders The Royals Teddy Bear Toss game is less than two weeks away and we still have 32 tickets to sell! Please consider attending the game. Ask friends, family, co-workers, anyone you can think of. There are a lot of Royals fans in Victoria and this game is always a sell-out crowd. The amount of teddy bears donated is truly staggering to see. This is the last call to reserve boxes of Purdy’s chocolates to sell. Please contact Deanna Braga (disneydee5@hotmail.com) and she will have them ready for pick up at the Dec. 5th concert. It is $40 to buy a box. $20 goes directly into your student account Have a great week everyone! -- 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! With November half way done, we are starting to ramp up our rehearsals for a few upcoming performances that we are all looking forward too :) Island Farms Parade, November 30th Winter Concert (Jr/Sr Jazz, Junior Concert Band) December 5th Joint Concert (5th Field Regimental Band and Senior Concert Band) December 11th. Following those occasions, we also have TUBA Christmas, Spectrum Fine Arts Showcases and some guest appearances at our favourite middle schools. This is all to say, rest when you can and enjoy the ride :) ***No Pit Orchestra Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are FULL PROGRAM Rehearsals (Grade 9-12), Remaining schedule as per usual*** 1) Australia Deposit Due A cheque of $275.00 (or Cash) made out to Spectrum Community School is due November 20th. A tour of this size and distance requires everyone to be punctual and on time with payments. Please make sure these payments reach me personally in the band room. *I will be contacting families who are now on the wait list with specific instructions. 2)Victoria Royals Teddy Bear Toss Tickets Thank you to families who have been handing in their forms. Tickets will be going out this week. More tickets available! Have a great week everyone! -- 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
Good afternoon everyone, Thank you to the Senior Concert Band who delivered a sombre and appropriate performance at the Remembrance Day Assemblies along with Shannon Stewart and Akash Dhaliwal for playing Last Post and Reveille. Bravo. As November unfolds, you will start to see a different morning rehearsal schedule and this is to make way for the 38th Annual Island Farms Santas Parade, featuring our very own Spectrum Marching Band. Students have been given their music and it of utmost importance that this music is practiced and memorized. *** Tuesday Morning is CONCERT CHOIR... REMAINDER OF SCHEDULE IS PER USUAL*** 1) Australia Tour is FULL I am pleased to say that we have received 46 applications for the Australia Tour. At this time, the Tour is now full. If you would like to be considered for the waitlist, please submit your application here: https://forms.gle/HPuDMrAbigbLEzz96 The Deposit Cheque (Made out to: Spectrum Community School Memo: Australia Tour 2021) is due November 20th for the amount of $275.00 (So sorry for the typo) 2) Island Farms Santa Parade We are excited to be performing in our 15th Annual Santa Parade! For new and returning families, please make sure you have booked November 30th, 2019 evening off. Participation is mandatory for all band members and more importantly, LOTS OF FUN! SPEC-WHAT? I have enclosed the Spectrum Band Parents weekly memo for your review. Have a great week everyone! -- 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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As I write this, I am without words to describe the team work, organization and enthusiasm that lead this weekends 2nd Annual Christmas Market. In only our second year, we doubled our vendors, tripled the amount of people attending and everyone left super impressed with our presentation. We are estimating 100 vendors next year!!! Yahoo!!! A HUGE THANK YOU to our Key Organizers Tracey Gudgeon and Cheryl Bowes for spearheading this event and getting it off the ground. Because of them, we have now shifted all of our other fundraisers to be geared for 100% student band accounts. Their vision has changed the landscape of band fundraisers as we know it. A HUGE THANK YOU to Deanna Braga and the Robson family (Lori, Keith and Brad) for leading the secondary teams and getting everyone organized.. and THANK YOU to all the students and families who dropped off baking, helped out in shifts, volunteered your time outside of schedule. I am truly grateful and humbled in your presence! 1) Australia Intent to Travel The Australia Intent to Travel were officially due Nov. 1st. Please have them in this week so we know how many students plan to attend. The deposit cheque/cash of $275 is due November 20th. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about method of payment or the payment schedule should it might not match your circumstance. 2) Poinsettias Forms Order Forms are Due November 4th. Please have them in to Mr. Jolliffe by end of day. I have enclosed them for your review Schedule as per usual. Practice Card Week 8 is due Have a great week everyone! -- 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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