Due to family commitments, I can only do one extra-curricular rehearsal this week. We will get back to the regular schedule next week. Thank you!

Tuesday, October 29th: 7:45 a.m.  Grade 7 early morning band is canceled

Wednesday, October 30th: 7:45 a.m. Grade 8 early morning band

Thursday, October 31st: 7:45 a.m. Grade 9 early morning band is canceled

Thursday, October 31st : 3:00-4:00 p.m. Jazz Band is canceled (Happy Halloween)

Our fall sales campaign is ready to launch and we are excited to partner with Anne of Green Gables Chocolates in presenting a fundraiser to support the East Wiltshire School band program.

Our campaign launches today (October 25th), and ends on November 14th, 2024. The campaign is paperless again this year, and 100% of the orders will be made online through an easy to use, secure platform. Orders will be delivered on November 21st and will be sent home with sellers to distribute to their supporters.

IMPORTANT:

When checking out, please select the seller/student’s name from the dropdown menu labeled  Volunteer’s Name (Student | Athlete | Parent) .

Please click on this link to place orders: Anne’s Chocolates Store (EWS Fundraiser)

Or scan this QR code:

Thank you for your support!

More information for sellers can be found in this helpful video:

UPDATE: We ran into a small technical glitch which is being corrected. I expect to be able to send the webstore link tomorrow. Have a good evening!

Selling instructions and a link to the webstore will be posted here on the EWS Band website by the end of the day tomorrow (Thursday, October 24th)!

I hope that you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather this weekend!

We will follow the regular early morning and after school band schedule this week: 

Tuesday, October 22nd: 7:45 a.m.  Grade 7 early morning band 

Wednesday, October 23rd: 7:45 a.m. Grade 8 early morning band

*Workshops with guest conductor Rob Macleod will be held during periods 2 and 3 with the grade 8 and grade 9 bands. I will provide a schedule to students on Monday.

Thursday, October 24th: 7:45 a.m. Grade 9 early morning band

Thursday, October 24th : 3:00-4:00 p.m. Jazz Band

I’m very pleased to announce that 10 East Wiltshire band members will be participating in this regional Honour Band on Saturday. Congratulations to the following students: Vera Clement, Austin Dunn, Norah McGeoughegan, Isaac Morse, Lucy MacArthur, Anna Cannon, Blythe O’Malley, Ivy Gorman, Landon Seaman, and Norah MacKinnon. I know that all of these students will be excellent representatives of our school and our province!

Happy Thanksgiving, and sorry for the late post!

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

Tuesday, October 15th: 7:45 a.m.  Grade 7 early morning band

Wednesday, October 16th: 7:45 a.m. Grade 8 early morning band

Thursday, October 17th: 7:45 a.m. Grade 9 early morning band

Thursday, October 17th: 3:00-4:00 Jazz Band

Tuesday, October 8th, 7:45 a.m.  Grade 7 (ALL STUDENTS) early morning band

Wednesday, October 9th, 7:45 a.m. Grade 8 early morning band

Thursday, October 10th, 7:45 a.m. Grade 9 early morning band

*Students are asked to be in the band room ready to play by 7:45 a.m. School doors are open by 7:30 a.m.

Just a friendly reminder that band fees are being accepted, and can be paid online (preferred) or through cash or cheque in the office. Thank you to everyone who has already paid. We have already purchased a set of headphones to support the online music theory program, as well as three band suppy orders (reeds, valve oil, cleaning cloths, mallets, etc.) this fall using band fees. Thank you!

Jazz Band rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 17th.

Jazz Band rehearsals will run from 3:00-4:00 pm.  Extra or extended rehearsals may be held from time to time in order to prepare for concerts.

Students: Please complete the form in Google Classroom by Friday, October 11th if you are interested in being a member of the 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble!

From the UPEI Music Department:

“Join us for an unforgettable evening of brass and percussion music as The Canadian Staff Band takes the stage at UPEI’s Performing Arts Centre theatre. Experience the exhilarating power and serene beauty of one of Canada’s premier brass ensembles, under the direction of Bandmaster John Lam. This rare opportunity to hear the artistry of the Canadian Staff Band promises to uplift and inspire.”

Tickets are $10 for students; $30 for adults, available at the door by cash or cheque.