Christmas Concert Rehearsals and Reminders

The students have been working hard, and the music for the concert is almost ready to share. The annual EWS Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m.. We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

Uniforms: All students are asked to wear their band uniforms for the concert. The uniform consists of white long sleeved t-shirts, black pants, and band sweater (vest). All grade 7 students should now have received their new black band t-shirts and these should be worn with black pants.

Festive Accessories: Students are strongly encouraged to wear Santa hats, light up necklaces, reindeer antlers, etc. to add to the fun atmosphere of this concert!

Concert Admission: Band students will be accepting donations at the door to support the band program.

Tickets for the EWS Holiday Gift Box Raffle will be sold at the concert again this year with funds raised going toward helping families in our community to have a brighter Christmas. The draw for the winner will be held during the concert. 

Rehearsal schedule for December 15-16:

Monday, December 15th: 7:45 a.m.  Grade 9 early morning band. If school is delayed or canceled, this rehearsal will be held during the regular school day on Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 16th: CONCERT DAY

All of the bands (Grade 7, 8, 9, and Jazz) will have rehearsals during the regular school day on Tuesday in the band room (schedule to follow). Students are asked to please remember to bring their instruments and band music to school on Tuesday so that we can have full participation.

6:30 p.m.: Students arrive and go to assigned set-up areas (Grade 7 cafeteria and main cafeteria)

7:00 p.m.: EWS Christmas Concert!

Happy Friday!

We will follow the regular rehearsal schedule next week beginning with Grade 7 early morning band on Tuesday, December 9th, and Jazz Band practice on Tuesday afternoon from 3:00-4:30 (please note the time change).

Have a great weekend!

Christmas Concert Date and Rehearsals this week

We’d love to have full attendance, as every student plays an important role in bringing the performance together. If your child happens to have a conflict with this date, please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your support!

We will follow the regular early morning band schedule this week. Please note that the Jazz Band is going to find a permanent home for rehearsals on Tuesdays. It was impossible to find a time and day that worked for everyone this year, so we are going with the day that seems to work best for most!

Tuesday, November 18th: Grade 7 early am band (7:45-8:45), Jazz Band (3:00-4:00)

Wednesday, November 19th: Grade 8 early am band (7:45-8:45)

Thursday, November 20th: Grade 9 early am band (7:45-8:45)

Early Morning Band Rehearsal Schedule

Please note the changes to the early morning band schedule for this short week! It’s time to start working on holiday music so attendance is important. All three concert bands and the jazz band will be receiving new music this week! The EWS Christmas Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 11th: Grade 9 Band students will perform at EWS for the annual Kingston Legion Remembrance Day Service. Students are asked to arrive at 10:00 am.

Wednesday, November 12: Grade 8 early am band (7:45-8:45 am)

Thursday, November 13: Grade 9 early am band (7:45-8:45 am)

Thursday, November 13: Jazz Band (3:00-4:00 pm)

Friday, November 14: Grade 7 early am band (7:45-8:45 am)

Remembrance Day Service location change

All Grade 9 band students are now asked to meet at 10:00 at East Wiltshire to prepare for the Remembrance Day service which will be held in our gymnasium. Students are reminded to bring their music and instruments back to school on Tuesday morning, and to please arrive at the school in uniform. Thank you!