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


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​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

Good Evening everyone!
​
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!
​
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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