​Hi everyone!
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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

Good Evening everyone!
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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


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Good evening!
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It is Concert week!!!

Students have been working hard to put the finishing touches on their very first concert of the year: 16th Annual Back in Action Concert. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, October 30th. Concert begins @ 7pm in the old gymnasium. Doors open 6:30pm for primo seats! Please consider bringing as many family members and friends as you can fit in your vehicle. This short but sweet concert will feature Spectrums 3 largest ensembles. Admission by donation :)

Congratulations to Manami Oka (Spectrum Band Grad 2020) who performed with the BCMEA Honour Wind Ensemble this weekend. She was one of three students representing the Island. A Fantastic concert!!!

I have attached the most recent SBPA Newsletter. Please read from top to bottom. Many of the information concerns fundraising opportunities, those of which will help band accounts grow for our big Australia tour 2020 and more!

***Schedule Change: Senior Concert Band will meet Tuesday Morning (Wednesday morning is REST for Concert Day), Concert Choir After School Tuesday If Necessary) Practice Card Week 7 is DUE MONDAY***


That is all for now, see you on Wednesday! Have a great week!
--
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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Hello everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday weekend and had the opportunity to visit with family and friends! 

On Friday, students who signed up for this weeks concert enjoyed an evening at Uvic, taking in music presented by the Uvic Wind Ensemble and Dr. Capaldo. It was a very strong concert that included 6 Spectrum Band grads: Meghan Parker, Katherine Forster, Scott Gordon, Brendan Wong, Tyler Schmit & Ethan Slogotski. Well done guys!

***CONCERT CHOIR REHEARSAL SWITCHES TO TUESDAY MORNING TO MAKE UP FOR A LOST MONDAY. PRACTICE CARD WEEK 5 IS DUE TUESDAY***

1) BACK IN ACTION Concert: Two weeks away!
Our 16th annual Back in Action Concert is two weeks away : ) (Wednesday, October 30th 7pm in Old Gymnasium) featuring Spectrum's Large Ensembles: Concert Choir, Junior Concert Band and Senior Concert Band. Please invite as many of your family members to come out and support this fantastic group of developing musicians. We guarantee a fun-fill program. 

Admission by donation. Rush Seating.

2.) 2nd Annual Spectrum Band Christmas Market

Our 2nd annual Christmas market is back! We are currently filled to the brim with vendors and accepting more as the come in. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, generating considerable income for the band program needs and band students. A full sign up sheet for shifts will be circulated at school this Wednesday. Opportunities are first come, first served. A great chance to earn money for our band trips!

3) Stitching, Sewing, Cutting, Marking Call to Action
A HUGE THANK YOU to Spectrum Band Alum. Bonnie McCallum for leading the Band Uniform mending, hemming, sewing, stitching, cutting and then some. Bonnie along with Liz Forster, Tracey Gudgeon and Christine Surridge had many of the uniforms ready for them to be sent off to our tailor. There are about 5 or 6 uniforms left. 

They have been doing this by themselves, and unfortunately their requests for help have gone unanswered. You do not need to know how to sew, hem or even thread a needle. Instructions provided... with many hand make light work. Please consider donating a few hours of your time as they have for the program:  https://forms.gle/YBtk9kvF1XG9jjDq5

Have a good 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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Good evening,

It's October!... and I'm bald...ish! Cohen giggled uncontrollably, Charlie looked at me funny and my wife had a few choice words...  Thank you to those of you who contributed to this great cause!

Congrats to those of you who braved the intermittent rain, our first bottle drive resulted in a $2059 profit!!! Thank you to all the parent drivers and students who showed up, and those who stayed until the last drink box was sorted. This is a new record!

We are in great shape everyone, I am very proud of all the work our students and parents have been putting in to this program so early. Whether it be Chuck-a-Puck, Bottle Drives, Uniform fittings, Cops for Cancer, Morning with a Pro, Decorating the Band room for Halloween... the list goes on. I am so lucky to have such great students and families supporting our music program. THANK YOU!

1) Spectrum Band Parents Association
The SBPA will try and formalize a weekly newsletter for you to read when possible. This will keep you updated on all of the wonderful events, fundraisers and speciality jobs that need volunteers. Many hands make light work and we are always welcoming new faces. 
Please follow the link: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e68cpLj9muRN1LIqnZ4OycAR_oTlikazIUnHzPWb72c/edit?usp=sharing


2) Spectrum Uniform Sew-a-thon
Spectrum Band Parent Alumni Bonnie McCallum has graciously offered her services and expertise in our uniform department. She will be in the Spectrum Band Room this Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30pm onwards... a Thursday evening may be necessary.

If you can thread a needle... have someone else thread a needle for you... sew a button, a sleeve, a cuff, a pant leg... she would be very grateful! Come for 10 minutes or a few hours. Every little bit helps!

***Schedule as per usual, Practice Card Week 4 is due Monday***

Thanks everyone! Have a great week!
--
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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Good evening everyone,

What a fun and busy week in the spectrum music program! Holy smokes it is almost October!

This Saturday, 106 Grade 6 students rushed the stage and performed in their very first concert during "Morning with a Pro." THANK YOU to my students who participated this Saturday. You made a positive, lasting impression on our young musicians!

Thank you to Christine Surridge, Mo Jessa and all of the parents/students who participated in our very first Chuck-a-Puck... the program came home with over $1600 which we will put towards updating some well-used equipment. Bravo!

Finally, Thank you to Bonnie McCallum and her team of parents who spent two nights outfitting and re-fitting our students with their band uniforms. What a great team!!!

Here are a few announcements for everyone, please read carefully:

1) Spectrum Bottle Drive, October 5th
Our first bottle drive is fast approaching... 100% of the proceeds go to the students and parents participating. Of the 100+ students in the program, only 44 have registered for their bottle drives... yikes :( Your participation (whilst mandatory) is a great community builder, money maker and believe it or not, fun!
Please sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2PC3UV0RMXB_xW1KhdF26NhaPcLLdiHZPu66jMRnlulYOrg/viewform

2) 2nd Annual Christmas Market
Both Tracey G. and Cheryl B. have been working around the clock, networking vendors and making our biggest fundraiser of the year a success. To date, we have 66 vendors registered with applications still coming in! 

We want to draw as much attention to this event to make sure people are going through the doors. Please help spread the word by clicking "Like" or "Interested" or "Going" on our facebook event page. This will populate on your page, thus showing many more people this is happening. 
If you know of anyone who wants to participate: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/spectrum-band-annual-christmas-craft-fair.html

3) Cops for Cancer
We are in our last week of Cops for Cancer. As you may or may not know, my hair is going under the clippers this Thursday and would appreciate your support. Any pledges go a long way to supporting this charity. While I will shave my head, the program set a goal for $500 to shave the beard as well. All donations can be sent to the bandroom or office in an envelope. Thank you for your support!

***Classes Scheduled as usual- Practice Cards Week 3 are Due Tomorrow***

Thank you everyone! Have a great week!

--
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! 

Another great week in the Spectrum Music Department. It was a pleasure to meet some of you at the "Meet the Teacher" evening. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions that may have not been answered that night.

Heres the scoop for the week:

1) Chuck A Puck is right around the corner
Thank you to those of you who have signed up to purchase $14.00 tickets for Fridays game... we have met our quota (60 tix) and have vouchers for those of you who still wish to pick up tickets for this Friday's Home Opener. Tickets will be released to members who have handed in their funds. Cash or Cheque is fine, made out to :spectrum band parents association please.

We are still in need of volunteers for the evening. We need as many enthusiastic students and parents taking part in selling the foam pucks for the Chuck a Puck occasion, please consider signing up for this great cause: https://forms.gle/W3d4J7p4eqUpdvA88

Final Instructions will be sent out shortly with times and directions etc. 
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

2) Uniform Fitting Nights
Uniform Rental Agreement Forms and Cheques are now overdue. Please have your form filled out with cheque/cash available for the night of your fitting. If a form has not come home, you can find one here: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/spectrum-band-uniforms.html

A huge thank you to our Spectrum Band Alumni Parent: Bonnie McCallum and her team for taking the time to make sure our students are prepared for the year! We are always looking for helpers: pin, sew, tape, stitch, sort etc. We would be forever grateful!

Grade 9: Tuesday, September 24th: 6:30pm-8pm
Grade 10-12: Wednesday, September 25th: 6:30pm-8pm

3) Mr. Jolliffe joining the cause
Cops for Cancer 2019 is underway at Spectrum! I am proud to say Spectrum Community School maintains top 5 in the province for donations received. Over the last three years, we have raised over $60,000 to the cause. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society through Cops for Cancer are used to fund life-saving research and caring support programs like Camp Goodtimes to reduce its impact. 

Please consider pledging towards this great cause... if we reach $500, I will also shave my beard... which has been a mainstay since 2008! Spectrum Band Students have create a lovely donation jar available in the band room.

3.)  Bottle Drives (#1 is coming up quick!)
As a Spectrum band member, each student is required to participate in a minimum of 2 Bottle Drives. The student take-home doubles when parents drive. 100% of the profits are divided among the students who participate.
 
Please take the opportunity to book your dates at your convenience here: https://forms.gle/sC987ZHdnBVTzCndA


***SCHEDULE AS PER USUAL***

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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Hi everyone!
 
What a fantastic week at Spectrum. Our music program is running on all cylinders and I couldn't be more pleased. All ensembles have met at least once and the rehearsal schedule is well underway (http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/rehearsal-schedule.html).

A huge welcome and congrats to our incoming class of grade 9's. They are funny, they are kind and they are very musical!!! It has been a pleasure to meet them and start making music as a group. So happy to see my returning students as well as NEW students in all grades. Welcome to a great group of people!

 
1. A few immediate changes to our performance schedule and events:

A) Back in Action Concert featuring Spectrum's Large Ensembles: Junior Concert Band, Senior Concert Band and Concert Choir will now take place on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019. Same time, same location (Spectrum Community School).
 
B) Grade 9 Uniform night has been shifted to September 24th to account for drycleaning returns and organization. Grade 10-12 has been shifted to Wednesday, September 25th.
 

2. Spectrum Band Chuck-a-Puck, September 27th, 2019

Spectrum Band is excited to partner up with our very own Victoria Royals Hockey team. This is a great opportunity for us to generate some income for much needed items in our band program... this could include: Choir Folders, A sousaphone, Trumpets, Percussion equipment, Band shoes... the list goes on!

In exchange for selling tickets to some of the Royals home games this season, we are the lucky group to be selling numbered foam pucks for the 2nd intermission "Chuck-a-Puck" which has the potential to make a serious dent in our wish list! This fundraiser can raise approximately $2000, but we need your help!

Please follow the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/wucwn5HaBEJK6gH87

3.)  Bottle Drives (#1 is coming up quick!)

As a Spectrum band member, each student is required to participate in a minimum of 2 Bottle Drives. The student take-home doubles when parents drive. 100% of the profits are divided among the students who participate.
 
Please take the opportunity to book your dates at your convenience here: https://forms.gle/sC987ZHdnBVTzCndA
 
4) Band Uniforms

Our Band Uniforms are currently being dry cleaned and ready for another season of looking great while sounding great! If you are a new band family, here is a description of what you will be needing: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/spectrum-band-uniforms.html 

Rental Agreement forms will go home Monday and Tuesday of this week. Please have your cheques (Made out to Spectrum Band Parents Association) and form returned to Mr. Jolliffe Friday, September 20th.
 
Week 1 of Practice cards should be returned this Monday to Mr. Jolliffe for marking. Rehearsal times as scheduled.

Have a great week everyone, this year is going to be a lot of fun!
--
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