Hi Everyone! 

THANK YOU for an amazing day on Saturday! To all of our students, band parents, band alumni, parent alumni, family, and friends – a most heartfelt thank you for making our 8th Annual Great Apple Pie Event a massive success. I can't believe we made 1100+ pies in that amount of time! It was also great to see so many students (across all four grades) working together towards completing this goal. I enjoyed getting the chance to meet so many new parents and catch up with returning parents. :) I am really proud of what was accomplished this weekend. Thank you, again.

Doug Butler has uploaded some of his photos to his website. Have a look: http://photography.doug-butler.com/p1038961355  If you have pictures of the event, I would love a copy on a CD or Flashdrive for our bulletin boards, display cases and archives. 

***Please note that there is NO Bottle Drive on October 13th – as mentioned on the "Dates to Note" sheet. 

1.) Band Classes – No change to schedule.

*Friday Schedule: 
Grade 9s – PE
Grade 10s – Band
Grade 11s/12s – Band

2.) Band 9/10 Practice Cards – Week 4 can be submitted for marking. On to week 5 now. 

3.) Morning/Lunch Rehearsals – No change to schedule.

Jr. Jazz Band Members! You have rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday at Lunch and Thursday at 7:30am. Please don't forget.

4.) Pit Orchestra – Will start THIS Wednesday (October 9th) at 3:15pm – 4:45pm 

5.) Uniform Sewing Nights – Uniform sewing/alteration nights will continue this Wednesday from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the Band Room. Thanks to everyone that came out to help last week

6.) San Fransisco Band Tour/"The Nationals" - Unfortunately, due to insufficient numbers, we have decided to cancel the band tour to California. HOWEVER, we ARE planning a smaller scale trip to the MusicFest National Festival that is held in Richmond in May 2014. Both our junior and senior concert bands received invitations to perform at "the Nationals" after receiving GOLD (SUPERIOR-PLUS) ratings at the Vancouver Island Concert Band Festival in April. We are currently working on an itinerary and travel plan that will be affordable for all families (we also have some very profitable individual fundraisers coming up soon). We also hope to have information for the Germany 2015 Band Tour soon. More information to follow. 

7.) Scrap Metal Fundraiser - Our next large-scale fundraiser is our Scrap Metal recycling fundraiser which is running NOW until Saturday, October 26th. This is a fundraiser for the band program general account that will help pay for festival entrance fees as well as raise funds for much needed instruments, music, supplies, and uniforms. 

To help us achieve our fundraising goals we are asking for your support through the donation of any amount of scrap metal. Scrap metal materials can be dropped off now till October 25th at ‘Schnitzer Steel’ (307 David St, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm).
Advise the yard attendant your metal is being donated to ‘SPECTRUM SCHOOL BAND/SCRAP DRIVE’. The band will also be collecting metal donations at the school, 957 Burnside Rd, Saturday, October 26 from 9:00am-2:00pm.

***Check out our  business donation letter (if you know of a business that would be interested in donating scrap metal) and our flyer advertising this event. Please feel free to distribute these as you see fit.***

More information is also available on the band website: http://spectrumbandvictoria.weebly.com/scrap-metal-recycling-2013.html

Thanks, everyone! Have a great week! 

Jamie

Hi Everyone! 

We have a busy week ahead of us with our Back in Action Concert on Tuesday night and Remembrance Day Observances on Friday. Here are the details:

1.) Classes

Monday – Band 9 & 10 Combined, Band 11/12
Tuesday – Band 9 & 10 Combined
Wednesday – Band 10, Band 11/12 
Thursday – Band 9
Friday – None (Remembrance Day Performances in Theatre – Band 9/10 students - if not in Sr. Concert Band go to PE)

***Practice Cards for Week 8 can now be submitted. On to Week 9!

2.) Morning Band

Monday – Sr. Concert Band
Tuesday – Jr. Jazz Band
Wednesday – NONE! Sleep in! :)
Thursday – Sr. Concert Band
Friday – Sr. Concert Band 7:30am call time for Remembrance Day Observances. No Jr. Concert Band rehearsal. 

3.) Band Concert – Tuesday, November 6th – 7:00pm

Our Fall Band Concert is on Tuesday at 7:00pm in the Old Gymnasium. Students need to be at Spectrum, in the band room, no later than 5:45pm in uniform. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE RUNNING ORDER - lots of important information. The Media Arts program will be recording a DVD of the concert that is available for purchase. Order forms will be in your concert programs. Admission is by donation with proceeds going towards the purchase of new instruments, equipment, uniforms, and music.


UNIFORM REMINDERS:

• ALL students MUST have a long-sleeved, button-down dress shirt that can hold a tie
• ALL students MUST wear a pair of LONG BLACK socks.
• No substitutions. Wear the items that were issued to you (ie. You cannot wear a different pair of black pants.)
• If you have still not picked up your uniform, your LAST CHANCE is Monday at 3:00pm in the band room. No uniforms will be issued at all on Tuesday night.
• Not sure what your uniform is? Download the uniform rental agreement. 
• Students who are not in full uniform do not perform.

4.) Remembrance Day – Sr. Concert Band

The Senior Concert Band will be performing for four Remembrance Day Observances during class time on Friday, November 9th. Sr Band members must be at school, in uniform no later than 7:30am on Friday. Teachers have been made aware that you will be missing classes – please ensure that you speak to them to get your homework. These are full uniform performances – long black socks!. Thank you to Matt Montgomery for being our bugler for 'The Last Post' and  'Reveille' this year. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE RUNNING ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS.

5.) Fundraising / Dates To Note

Poinsettia Sales begin on Monday! DOWNLOAD THE ORDER FORM HERE. The quality of the plants is always excellent! 100% of the profits made on this year's sales go to student accounts. 

Upcoming Dates To Note
Monday, 5 November – Poinsettia Order Forms Distributed
Tuesday, 6 November – Back in Action Concert (All Bands – 5:45pm call - 7pm start – old gym) 
Friday, 9 November – Last Day for Band Wear Orders (3pm – Bandroom)
Friday, 9 November – Remembrance Day Observances (Snr Concert Band 7:30am Call, Periods 1-4)
Saturday, 17 November – Island Farms Santa Light Parade (Marching Band, 5 pm – Empress Hotel)
Tuesday, 20 November – Hermann’s Jazz Night (Jazz Bands, 5-7 Hermann’s Jazz Club) Wednesday, 21 November – Band Parents Meeting (7pm – Library)
Saturday, 24 November – Bottle Drive (9am -1pm)
Monday, 26 November – Last Day for Poinsettia Orders (3pm – Bandroom)
Friday, 30 November - Payment due Band Tour ($400) 

Thanks everyone! 

Cheers,

Jamie Davis

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for a good week. Kids are, understandably, tired right now after the pie weekend and a busy week. Get some rest this weekend and have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

Here's what we are looking at for next week:

1.) Morning Band / Classes

Monday – None; None
Tuesday – Jr. Jazz Band; Band 10, Band 11/12
Wednesday – Sr. Jazz Band; Band 9
Thursday – Sr. Concert Band; Band 10, Band 11/12
Friday – Jr. Concert Band; Band 9 

Band 9/10 Practice cards for Week 4 can be turned in. On to Week 5!

2.) Practice Goals:

Listed below are the tunes that students should be working on preparing for our first concert. As always, if you need help, PLEASE ask if you are having trouble with any of these pieces.

Jr. Concert Band: Gadget, Nintendo Power, Storybrook Mountain, Crimestoppers, Motown Forever
Sr. Concert Band: Prime Time Toon Revue, Totem Pole, African Dreams, Tir Na Nog, Procession of The Sorcerers,  (Sleep – for Remembrance Day)
Jr. Jazz: Mambo Jambo, Horns +Rhythm, Walk The Dinosaur, Plunger Power, Super-sized
Sr. Jazz: Feels So Good, Blue Rondo, Barnburner, Trick Shot, I Want You Back  

3.) Band Bottle Drive – Saturday October 13 (9am – 1pm)

We have a bottle drive from 9am – 1pm on Saturday. All students and parents are welcome to come out and help fundraise for student band accounts and the general band account. We need LOTS of parent drivers and students to help make these fundraisers successful – please sign up in the band room or email back to let us know you can help out. Parents who are driving students need to fill out a 'Volunteer Driver Information and Authorization Form' and submit it to the school office before the bottle drive. Click here to download the form (you will also need a photocopy of both sides of your driver's license, and a photocopy of your Vehicle Registration/Insurance). The Band Parents Association will be providing a hot-dog lunch for participants at the end of the bottle drive, too! :)

4.) Band Concert Poster – November 6

While we are about a month away from our first band concert, please help us get the word out about it! Visit the Tours and Concerts page to download our concert poster. Please share with friends/family/coworkers, on Facebook/Twitter, and by email. Let's pack the gym for our first performance of the 2012-2013 school year! 

5.) Marching Band 

The marching band will be participating in the Victoria Santa's Light Parade on Saturday November 17th (5pm call time at the BC Legislature buildings). All grade 9 –12 concert band students are expected to participate in this ensemble (unless a significant health problem is of concern). Students have been asked to memorize 2 pieces of music by the week of October 22nd in preparation for a full-band practice during that week.  Parents, your assistance in encouraging your students to practice is always appreciated. Thanks! 

6.) Upcoming Dates to Note

Wednesday, 10 October – Uniform Sewing Night (6pm – 8pm) - Thanks to everyone that came out to help last week. We can always use more help, though! 

Saturday, 13 October – Bottle Drive (9am –1pm)
Monday, 15 October – Band Wear Forms distributed in classes

Wednesday, 24 October – Band Parent Meeting (7pm – Library)

Friday, 26 October – Payment due Band Tour ($400)

Wednesday, 17 October – Uniform Sewing Night (6pm – 8pm)

Monday, 29 October – Uniform Pick up (6pm-8 pm) MANDATORY


Happy Thanksgiving! 

Jamie Davis

Hi All,

It was great to meet some new parents at our Meet The Teacher Night on Thursday! Also, a big thanks to the students and parents that helped with our "Morning With A Pro" on Saturday for our middle school music students! It was a great morning with lots of learning! We are moving in to a big week this week with lots of info to know. Here we go…

1.) Classes

**Band 9/10 can turn in Practice card Week 2 for marking. Now on week 3.

Monday – Band 9
Tuesday – Band 10, 11/12
Wednesday – Band 9
Thursday – Band 10, 11/12
Friday – Band 9

2.) Performing Bands

All performing bands are running (with the exception of the Pit Orchestra which will start soon)

Jr. Jazz Band: Monday Lunch, Tuesday AM, Wednesday Lunch
Sr. Jazz Band: Tuesday Lunch, Wednesday AM, Thursday Lunch
Jr. Concert Band: Friday AM
Sr. Concert Band: Monday AM, Thursday AM

3.) Uniform Sewing Night

Thank you to everyone that attended a uniform sizing night last weekend. The band parents will be holding a sewing night on Wednesday night this week in the Band Room from 6-8pm (lots of hemming, organizing, and maintenance things to do to keep our bands looking awesome). They are looking for volunteers to come out and help as it's a big job. New sewing experience is necessary as there are a lot of non-sewing jobs to do too. Please contact Lynda Charchuk and Jen Lindsay if you are able to help.

4.) The Great Apple Pie Event

Pie orders have been extended to Monday September 24th!! :) Please turn in all forms and money by Monday at lunch. Incomplete or late orders cannot be filled. 

Apple Donations – apple donations can be brought to the band room anytime on Friday this week. If you have to bring them earlier please let me know. 

Apple Pickers – We have had a number of community houses and orchards donate apples but they require people to come and pick. We are currently looking for parent volunteers with vehicles to help drive students to these locations. Please email Sue Pyke if you are able to help with this. Some students have indicated that they are interested in picking apples – I will be checking with their teachers this week to make sure this is okay.

Friday – Parent volunteers are needed from 4pm – 8pm to help with set-up in the kitchen / cafeteria.

Saturday – The big day! We start at 9am in the school's cafeteria and go until the last pie is made. We need lots of help!! Students should be signing up themselves and any parents that are coming in the band room – this helps us to know how much lunch to make.  Parents, you are welcome to bring your own peelers, knives, boards, etc but please make sure that they are clearly labeled. Pies will be ready for pick-up starting at noon. Please make arrangements to pick up your order as there is no storage available at the school.

Sunday – Last order pick-up from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the school.

5.) Upcoming Dates to Note

Friday, 28 September – Payment due Band Tour ($400 - $800 if no deposit provided in May/June) 

Friday, 28 September – Set Up Apple Pie Event (students 4pm-6pm, parents 4pm-8pm) 

Saturday, 29 September – Apple Pie Making Day (9am-5pm w/pick up starting at noon) 

Sunday, 30 September – Apple Pie Final Pick up (10am-12pm) 

October 

Saturday, 13 October – Bottle Drive (9am -1pm) 


Have a great week and see you on Saturday!! 


Jamie Davis