Band Notes

The Grade 8 Concert Band is preparing for its first performance of the year at the Remembrance Day Service, Friday, November 7^th at 9:00 am.  Grade 8 Band students are asked to wear their band shirt with black pants or skirt unless they are otherwise in uniform.  Set up for the assembly will take place periods 1 & 2 Thursday, November 6^th and dress rehearsal will be periods 5 & 6.  If your child cannot attend the dress rehearsal please notify Mrs. Johnson at tjohnson@sjsd.net as soon as possible.  

Grade 7 & 8 Band students start planning now for our Band Trip to the International Music Camp (IMC) at the Peace Gardens May 27-29!  It is always a great time filled with wonderful musical experiences.  Students get to go with their friends from Bruce and other middle schools in the division.   They return home with improved musical skills, more confidence, and lasting memories to prepare them for high school.  The cost to attend this world-renowned camp is $200.  Please mark this trip on your calendar and make it a priority.  The first payment of $80 will be due in February.

Important Dates to Remember:

November 7, 2014 - Remembrance Day Ceremony performance (Grade 8 Band)

January 14, 2014 - Winter Concert (All Bands)  **CHANGE OF DATE**

February 24-27, 2015 - Optimist Band Festival (Grade 7 & 8 Band)

March 19, 2015 - Brandon Jazz Festival (Jazz Band)

April 14-17, 2015 - Level One Band Festival (Grade 6 Band)

May 20, 2015 - Spring Concert (All Bands)

May 27-29, 2015 - IMC Band Camp (Grade 7 & 8 Band)