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Friday, 6 December 2013

Band News


Congratulations to the Grade 8 Concert Band who did a fine job at the Remembrance Day ceremony.  Thank you to Grade 8 trumpet players James D. and Connor M. for playing the Last Post and Reveille at both Bruce and Heritage schools.

Information about our upcoming Grade 8 IMC Band Trip May 28-May 31, 2013 will be handed out to students shortly and will also be available on the Band Website.

The Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 11 is almost upon us. Students in the Grade 6, 7, 8 and Jazz Bands will be performing.  All students in the band program are expected to attend and should arrive at 6:40 p.m. dressed in their uniform (music shirt/black pants/socks/shoes).  The concert starts at 7:00 p.m., but there will also be preconcert entertainment provided by the Grade 8 Jazz Band.  Grade 8 Jazz Band members are to be at Bruce by 6:20 p.m.  Out of respect for the performers, all audience members are asked to stay until the end of the concert, approximately 8:15 pm.  A silver collection will be taken at the door with all proceeds going to buy new instruments.

The Winter Concert showcases the incredible progress each Band has made since September.  It is very important that ALL students participate.  Make sure that if you have any Wednesday evening commitments that you inform your coach/instructor/teacher ahead of time that you will be missing to attend this concert.  Also, we are looking for parents willing to supervise students in the warm-up rooms.  If you are available, please let Mrs. Johnson know (tjohnson@sjsd.net).

Would you like to be part of the Provincial Junior Honour Band?  The Junior Honour Band is for highly motivated Grade 7 & 8 Band students from across the province who get together to rehearse and perform in May.  Students interested in auditioning can get information at www.mbband.org.  Click on the Honour Band link on the left.  Audition deadline is March 3.


Calling euphonium and tuba players of all ages and abilities!  It’s the Christmas Tuba Festival at the WSO Saturday, December 14 from 5:45 – 7:45 pm.  For more details and/or to register, go to www.mbband.org and click on the Tuba Christmas Festival link on the left.  Those who register by December 6 will receive a voucher for two complimentary tickets to a WSO concert.

Important Dates to Remember:

December 11, 2012 - Winter Concert (All Bands)

December 14, 2013 – Christmas Tuba Festival (Tuba and Euphonium players)

February 18-21, 2014 - Optimist Band Festival (Grade 7 & 8 Band) – one day TBA

March 20, 2014 - Brandon Jazz Festival (Jazz Band)

April 29-May 2, 2014 - Level One Band Festival (Grade 6 Band) – one day TBA

May 21, 2014 - Spring Concert (All Bands)

May 29-June 1, 2013 - IMC Band Camp (Grade 8 Band)

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