I hope everyone had a great weekend and a Happy Halloween!

We have a short week coming up; students are strongly encouraged to practice at home for upcoming playing assessments and performances!

Tuesday, November 3rd

• Grade 7 Early Morning Band
• Jazz Band: After school from 3:15–4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, November 4th

• Grade 8 Early Morning Band

Thursday and Friday: PEITF CONVENTION (no classes)

If anyone has any photos from the Bluefield concert on Thursday night would you mind sharing them?

ampeters@edu.pe.ca

Thank you!

Congratulations to Charley Leger, Scarlett You, and Eden O’Malley who represented EWS in the 2026 Mt. A Honour Band on October 31st!

The concert was excellent, and the students enjoyed a wonderful day of learning and making music on campus. Well done to all three Warriors!

Grade 9 early morning band will go ahead as usual tomorrow morning.

It’s going to be a busy week for our musicians! Please take note of the upcoming band rehearsals and concert information for the week of October 27.

Tuesday, October 27

• Grade 7 Early Morning Band
• Jazz Band: After school from 3:15–4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, October 28

• Grade 8 Early Morning Band

Thursday, October 29

• Grade 9 Early Morning Band: This rehearsal may be cancelled and rescheduled during the school day if a rehearsal period can be arranged. Stay tuned for an update!
• Family of Schools Concert: Join us at Bluefield at 7:00 p.m. for a wonderful evening of music! Donations for the food bank will be accepted at the door. A more detailed post about the concert will be posted later this week.

Thank you to all our students and families for your continued support of our music program!

Good morning!

We will follow the regular early morning band schedule this week. Here are a few important updates:

Jazz Band Rehearsal: Our first after-school rehearsal is tomorrow (Tuesday, October 20) from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Because we only rehearse once a week with no in-class time, regular attendance is essential! If your child cannot attend, please send a written note or an email. We have a strong group of new and returning students this year, and they sounded fantastic together on Friday morning.

Grade 7 T-Shirts: Grade 7 students will receive their band T-shirts at early morning band tomorrow! For all concerts this year, students will wear their T-shirts with black pants and dark shoes.

Have a great week!

Thank you to everyone who has paid their band fee this fall. The cost of repairs, instrument maintenance, uniforms, and supplies continues to rise, so these fees help ensure that all students are provided with everything they need to succeed in the band program. Band fees were due on October 5th. Thank you again for your ongoing support!

Thursday, October 29th: Family of Schools Band Concert at Bluefield High School (Grade 8 and 9 Band will perform) 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 31st: Mount Allison Honour Band Workshop (selected Grade 8 and 9 students)

Tuesday, November 10th: EWS Remembrance Day Assembly (Grade 9 Band performs in the AM in the gym)

Wednesday, November 11th: Kingston Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony (Grade 9 Band performs outdoors at the community service in New Haven)

Friday, November 13-Friday, November 27: Anne of Green Gables Chocolates Fundraiser in support of the EWS Band Program.

Wednesday, December 2: East Wiltshire Christmas/Holiday Concert (Grade 7, 8, and 9 Concert Bands and Jazz Band perform) 7:00 pm

Events are added and updated regularly here: https://eastwiltshireschoolband.com/concerts-and-upcoming-events-2023-2024/

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and enjoyed time with their families.

We will follow the regular early morning band schedule this week.

There will be a jazz band meeting today during the school day. Jazz band rehearsals will begin next Tuesday (October 20th) after school.