If anyone can help before the concert tomorrow evening and at the interval please let Mr Butler know. We need at least 6 parents/adults to sell programmes and raffle tickets. Anyone willing to do this needs to be at The Coro by 6.40pm (doors open by 6.45pm).
Also … it’s not too late to send in mince pies – the more the merrier!!!! Many thanks to those families who have already sent in pies and raffle prizes.
We have just received confirmation that the Marines are coming for the weekend of 13th/14th March 2020.
The joint Wind Band concert will be on Saturday 14th at 7.30pm at The Coro – tickets will go on pre-sale to parents THIS Saturday at The Coro between 10am and 1pm only. They will then go on general sale (and website) from 10am on Monday 23rd.
If you wish to purchase tickets on Saturday you will need a password (which will be posted here on Friday) – prices are below; please feel free to share this poster on social media.
There will be no Combo rehearsal tomorrow – the band played superbly at the Hospice Ball last Thursday evening. Next Performance is at Prizegiving next Thursday (6.45-7.30pm).
No sax ensemble tonight, just Chamber Choir from 5.15-6.10. Sorry for the last minute change
5.15 – 6pm Sax Ensemble
6pm – 6.45pm Chamber Choir
The letter below is being distributed at all rehearsals this week.
Attached is a reminder of upcoming engagements.
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, students were told this evening that it will be a reduced band performing at the Market Cross. The gazebo at the Cross cannot cover the whole band, so there will be no flutes or violins, reduced sax and trumpet section (all the students know if they are playing or not).
I am sorry if this is a disappointment to the students not playing, and/or their parents, but I must make sure that instruments, music, electrics (and students) do not get wet.
The new Wind Band shirts (with ‘Belgium 2020’ on the left breast) are now ready at our suppliers and can be purchased here. If you need a shirt please order it asap and it will be delivered to school.
https://www.conistonshop.com/UVHS-Music-Department_169/school/product.php?product_id=6900
Wind Band uniform consists of pink polo shirt (above); black trousers/skirt; black shoes/socks, and ALL players must be wearing this at the Christmas Festival. Should you already have a shirt from last year with ‘Italy 2019’ on it that is absolutely fine as it is still a pink polo with the correct sponsor logos on it.
Members of the Sixth Form in any musical groups are also able to buy the personalised Sixth Form Music hoodie through the link below – yr11 musicians are also now allowed to purchase these.
https://www.conistonshop.com/UVHS-Music-Department_169/school/product.php?product_id=2795
The timings of our performance at Dickensian (Saturday 23rd) have been changed – players now need to get to the Market Cross at 3pm to set up (we are scheduled to play from 3.20-4.40 with the switch-on of the lights at about 4/4.15pm).
This is NOT a uniform gig – simply dress WARM and wear whatever style of gloves enable you to play your instrument!!!!
Please check the calendar on this blog for up-to-date engagements.