This 2024/2025 newsletter is a LIVE document, and is always updated. You must click on it in order to view it. 🙂
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qXeaS7KfOIHQjrfPvy-JdsQKlpU6z6RKIX9pD35j398/edit?usp=sharing
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2023 HOODIE ORDER FORM!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eOOaHRuQkskluQ67qBIUOEaY-YwVVWGFtJBupH01ask/edit?usp=sharing
Please print and fill out and send to school with your child. On-line school payment is not available for hoodies this year. Sorry!
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SD73 HONOUR BAND & HONOUR CHOIR AUDITION SIGN-UP LINKS for 2022/2023
Honour Choir:
https://forms.gle/rXysJYKcvCNkCKPk8
Honour Band:
https://forms.gle/5idN1RdYnWgQsEYQ7
October 20th, 2022
Newsletter LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qXeaS7KfOIHQjrfPvy-JdsQKlpU6z6RKIX9pD35j398/edit?usp=sharing
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September 6th, 2022
Dear Caregivers,
A big welcome to new students and their families, as well as to returning students and their families! I wanted to quickly touch base with a few KEY ITEMS:
- Please quickly fill out this Google Survey that I am utilizing in order to create a specific, music department (information only), confidential email list. You will receive all the important information regarding our gr.7-9 music trip to the Whistler ‘Cantando’ festival (April 27-30), as well as be kept abreast of all concert, events, performances and fund raising opportunities. In general, In general, tend to not trust that important information will make it home by the good old fashioned hard copy newsletter…
- If you utilize Facebook, there will be abbreviated pieces of the above information posted on the following Facebook GROUP: Brock Music Parent/Student GROUP 2022/23
-Please consider requesting to be added to this very helpful “information only” FB group
- Another information point that our music department uses (as old-fashioned as it may seem), is my SD73 Blog: http://jschill.blogs.sd73.bc.ca/
-Here you will find the following tabbed sections: Newsletters, Student Fund Raising Accounts (listed by student #), Beginner Band APRO SOUNDSTART practice MP3 tracks, Course Outlines and so much more helpful information for creating a positive, home music learning environment.
- MUSIC PARENT MEETING on Thursday, September 22nd, from 7-8 p.m. (max), in-person, in the Brock Music room. The field door will be open by 6:40 p.m., and some signs will be placed in the hallway to direct you through the school if you choose to come via an inside route. We will be discussing how parents can best support their child’s music education experience via all the extra special opportunities planned for the year. I will require some major parent support in order to make our Whistler trip, in addition to all the other fun activities this year, a full go! It is not daunting, as many hands will make light work! Please consider helping out in the following roles: President, Communications, Fundraiser lead(s), Treasurer, Uniform Manager(s), Equipment Transport, TRIP CO-ORDINATOR(s) and more!
Parents always ask if I would consider them to be a chaperone on our spring trip. My answer always is: “Please let me have the chance to get to know you through volunteering with our Music Parent Group throughout the year.
*Our 2023 spring trip will be to the Whistler “Cantando‘ Festival (April 27th-30th). The cost for hte trip will include transportation, festival registration fees, hotel, food and all pre-planned group events. The final, exact cost cannot yet be quoted, (but after working with trip co-ordinators…anyone?) it soon will be. The DRAFT payment schedule is as follows:
Whistler Deposit schedule:
- Wednesday, October 12th -$150 non-refundable cash deposit #1
- Wednesday, November 9th -$150 deposit #2
- Wednesday, December 7th -$150 deposit #3
- Wednesday, February 1st -$200 final payment
- Final payment will depend on balance owing, taking personal student fundraising account balance into consideration
*I would also like to state that a certain amount of financial assistance will be made availabe to any music student who works hard in music class, participates in all fundraising opportuniies to the best of their ability, displays a great attitude and whose famiily requires assistance. Please email jschill@sd73.bc.ca for further information.
- Fall Bottle Drive on Saturday, September 24th!
Where: Brock Middle School – front entrance (rain or shine)
When: 10 a.m. (runs until all routes are complete -usually 2.5 hours approx). Maps distriubuted upon sign-in. If you are available to take additional helping students in your vehicles, please make sure you are able to show at least 1 million, 3rd party liabilty insurance to Mr. Schill at sign-in.
How Much Money Do Students Make: Depends on students turn-out. It is usualy VERY lucrative as far as bottle drives are concerned. BONUS: NO SORTING (yes…really!).
*Each participating student receives a credit when involved for the full event. Each student receives TWO credits if they bring a vehicle and driver. A credit’s value is determined by the full value of all returnables collected by the entire participating group.
Here’s to another exciting year at Brock Music!
Sincerely,
Mr. Schill
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Brock Music Newsletter Spring, 2022
Upon the welcome spring weather, there are important dates to consider along with important volunteer roles to be filled.
- The final fundraiser of Global Coffee is now underway -ask your student for an order form, now available in the music room. All forms and payments are due April 12th at the main office -no late orders will be accepted. Please remember to have guardian and student names and phone numbers written on the form. Delivery will be after April 22nd. As with all fundraisers, a 10% tithe is applied to the Parent Music Committee account.
- Thursday April 14th is the Parent Committee meeting at 7pm. Please join us as the remainder of the year has some exciting events that will require family input. A ZOOM link will be given in the days prior, and the music room will also host families for in person gathering as a hybrid concept. A gift draw will be held at the end of the meeting for those in attendance. Students are planning to attend Whistler’s ‘Cantando’ Festival, AND for those in Jazz Band, Kelowna’s ‘Interior Jazz Festival’ next year!
- Saturday, April 23rd is the Kamloops Symphony orchestra performance of Beethoven and Tabla. Grade 9 students will be eating at Kelly O’Bryan’s restaurant at 5:00 then walking to the theatre for the 7:30 performance. For those attending separately from the grade 9 group, please arrive at 7:15 p.m. in the main Sagebrush lobby to pick up your ticket, with theatre appropriate clothing and a great behaviour mindset. As per Sagebrush theatre recommendations, ‘mask wearing is highly encouraged for all audience members.’ Here is a link to Symphony 101: A Newcomer’s Guide https://www.kamloopssymphony.com/symphony101.htm
- Our spring concert, entitled “At Last”, will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, at Kamloops Full Gospel at 1550 Tranquille Road. P.S…the most comfortable concert seats in town are at this venue! The call time for musicians is 6:15pm. The show starts at 7 p.m.! Students need to wear ALL BLACK pants/skirt, ALL BLACK socks/nylons and they will be lent their specific pre-fitted black performance shirt at 6:15 p.m. Their loaned black performance shirt must be returned at the end of the evening prior to leaving the concert venue (i.e. as soon as the show is over).
PLEASE NOTE: All semester one band 7 students are invited to perform with the current semester two band students. Joint rehearsals will be scheduled in May.
*All Semester 1 Music Students:
*CHOIR – ALL choir students needed for the choral section in the middle of the mass ‘HALO’ music department performance piece! Mr Schill will gather you all together in advance to practice a simple, but very important section of this piece.
*BAND 7 & *BAND 8 – Some students have already been approached to participate in ‘HALO’. If you have not yet been approached, and are interested in being involved, PLEASE speak with Mr. Schill ASAP. Mr. Schill is quite busy. He has not yet been able to track down everyone who may be interested
Parent volunteer roles that need to be filled are as follows:
- Front door greeter/director (1 person – Mr. Schill will instruct this person)
- Concert shirt distributors (3 people needed)
- Program distributor/donation jar minder
- Room 1: THREE chaperones for F block beginner band
- Room 2: TWO MORE chaperones for G block beginner band
- Room 3: THREE chaperones for E block grade 9 band
- 3:15 set up crew (chairs, music stands, seats on stage)
- After concert clean up crew (ALL STUDENTS WHO DID NOT HELP SET-UP)
- Program designer – ONE person to make a memorable keepsake program!
- Refreshment table sellers (3 people needed) (i.e. cold water etc.)
- Purchaser of refreshments (will obviously be reimbursed)
THANK-YOU to those that have already accepted volunteer roles for this event. All volunteers will be able to watch their students perform. This concert will not be possible without volunteer support.
Please reach out to: brockmusicprogram@gmail.com or Mr. Schill if you can help.
Sincerely,
Brock Music Parent’s Group
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🎼 Brock Middle Music Department 🎼
October 21st, 2021
Important Dates and Items to Consider for
October – December 2021
Concert Attire:
If your child has music in semester one, they should now be sized for their music department issued black performance shirt. Students will be given their shirts on performance days, and students will return them the same day, after their performance is complete.
On performance days, students need to wear to school (or bring along – depending on the time of their performance), solid black pants / skirt, solid black shoes & solid black socks / nylons. The operative words here are obviously ‘solid black’. Please plan early enough to have this clothing available for your child’s performance(s). Please spend as little money as possible on these clothing items, as of course you well know, children grow quickly. Borrowing from friends and siblings often works great! Value Village or Walmart are additional great options. I state a caution regarding high heel shoes, as walking with expensive instruments, at a younger age (often on stairs) can at times not end well.
There may be a few dates added to this…but for now:
- Coffee ☕️ ordered through fundraising will be delivered Monday, October 25th. Let your student know to pick up their order -listen to announcements for the room number. Some orders did not have phone numbers attached, so check your emails in case your student did not pick up their order. If your child has a large order, please pickup your student to help.
- Whistler Trip Meeting for Grade 9 Band Students & Parents: Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, @ 7 p.m. on ZOOM (live attendance will be an option, here in the music room – enter via field door). Please attend how you feel comfortable. Please wear a mask if you plan to attend in person. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING TO CONFIRM THE POSSIBILITIES OF GRADE 9 BAND STUDENTS ATTENDING THE 2022, WHISTLER CANTANDO FESTIVAL. COVID HIT WHILE THESE GRADE 9’s WERE IN THE PROCESS OF FINISHING THEIR 2019 FUNDRAISERS, AND PLANNING TO GO TO WHISTLER. LET’S HELP OUR GRADE 9’s FINISH THEIR JOURNEY AT BROCK WITH GOING TO WHISTLER. 🎺🎷🥁🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
- Choir McQueen Lake ‘Day Retreat’ on Friday, November 5th. Notices have been sent home. Permission forms, plus the $20 fee, are due into the main school office on Monday, October 25th. Pizza will be provided for lunch! Please make sure your child brings a warm jacket, appropriate footwear for possible snow, and of course, their music! The bus will leave at 8:35 a.m., and students will return just before 3 p.m..
- Remembrance Day Recording Sessions for Choir and Band 8 classes on Monday, November 8th. The school day is scheduled as AB. The above performing students will obtain their black shirts from the music room at the very beginning of LUNCH hour. The recording session for CHOIR students will occur during the first half of ‘B’ block, in the drama room. The recording session for BAND students will occur during the second half of ‘B’ block, also in the drama room. Band 8 students will need to come to the music room at the beginning of the afternoon break, in order to help transfer equipment for the session. The regularly scheduled ‘B’ block teachers of these students will be informed of the fact that the above music students will be absent from a portion of their class this day. The entire recorded ceremony will be available to watch, via web link.
- Our next fundraiser: Gary’s Deli, begins on November 17th. Orders will be available to pick up December 8th -ready to put into the freezer for Christmas. Ask your student to pick up order forms from the music room. As with all fundraisers, all students from both semesters can participate. Please parents be ready to help to pick ups.
- BAND 8 McQueen Lake ‘Day Retreat’ on Friday, November 19th. Notices have been sent home. Permission forms, plus the $20 fee, are due into the main school office on Monday, October 25th. Pizza will be provided for lunch! Please make sure your child brings a warm jacket, appropriate footwear for possible snow, and of course, their music & INSTRUMENT! The bus will leave at 8:35 a.m., and students will return just before 3 p.m..
- BAND 8 (PLUS some Band 9’s) are performing in the SANTA CLAUS PARADE 🎅🎄on Saturday EVENING, November 27th. We will be meeting down-town at the Spirit Square parking lot, at 3: 15 p.,m.. Students will warm-up in a vacant business unit (on the square) that is yet to be determined. It will be easily identified by the sound of instruments and lights! The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. sharp. Brock Middle Band will march near the beginning of the line-up. Students must bring their own instruments. Mr. Schill will bring the percussion, performance toques, performance scarves, music banner and flags! Students will load their empty instrument cases into a parent vehicle, and that vehicle will meet our band at the terminus of the parade (600 block of Victoria St.). Please plan to WALK to greet and pick-up your child at this location, as soon as humanly possible. Our ability to park and wait there will be limited. There will also be hot chocolate and timbits for our awesome young musicians at the end of the parade! As this performance will be occurring in the evening, students are encouraged to decorate their instruments with some dollar store lighting set-ups (Dollarama?)! Please plan to do this in advance, as much as possible. Please make sure that the lighting does not interfere with a student’s ability to actually play their instrument.This will be a blast….of cold air, and fun…so dress warm! Black pants are not required. Just be warm! Toques and scarves will be our uniform for the evening. Thin gloves will absolutely work for some instruments. More information will be shared, as it becomes available to us, from the Downtown Kamloops Business Association.
- Brock Middle Music presents – “Stay Warm, Be Cool”. This will be a ‘Zoom’ Christmas Concert (pre-recorded), debuting on Tuesday, December 14th at 7 p.m., in the coziness of your own living room!. Ensembles performing will include the semester one Beginner Band, Band 8, Choir 8 and Sr. Jazz Band! The recording session will occur during the previous school week, and all students will be in their formal concert clothing. The recordings will occur in our Xmas decorated music room! Specific recording times will be announced closer to the date.
HOODIES – get your warm and cozy hoodie! Please watch for the order forms to come home. If your child is in music this semester, or the next semester (starting February), hoodie orders will be available to be made now – even for siblings or parents who might want one! Any questions please email Shannon at dsolfert@shaw.ca as she can answer most questions. If your child doesn’t get a form and wants one, please have them see Mr Schill in the music room.
Hello Brock Music Parents,
After a very successful campaign the last five years, we are happy to announce that the“Brock Middle Music” Hoodies are available again this year.
Hoodies are available in 16 different colours and 5 different sizes and feature the“Brock Middle Music” logo. The hoodies are cozy and very durable! Please consider purchasing a hoodie for your Brock Middle Music student or for yourself.
The hoodies are being purchased from a local business here in Kamloops, LN Group, who supply custom quality clothing to many of the schools in our district.
The price per hoodie is $30.00. There is an order form attached. (One hoodie per form please!! Ask Mr. Schill for more forms if you’d like to purchase more than one. Parents: How about a cozy hoodie for yourself or for siblings?) Forms will also available to download and print on the Brock Middle School website on Mr. Schill’s blog.
(http://jschill.blogs.sd73.bc.ca)
Hoodie orders + payment must be turned into the school office by Monday November 1 at 3pm
Sorry—No late orders can be accepted!
If you would like to see the different hoodie colours available, please visit:
on your computer, tablet, or phone to view them.
PLEASE NOTE: White is not an option for hoodie color, because the logo will be printed in white.
Hoodies should arrive late November, just in time for the chilly weather! If you have any questions/concerns about the hoodies, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your continuing support of the Brock Middle Music Program!
MUSIC IS UNITY!
Sincerely,
Shannon Olfert
250-318-6498
2021 Hoodie Order Form
All orders must be received by
November 1 Monday
Please note: No late orders will be accepted.
The cost per hoodie is $30.00 (tax included)
There is an extra $3.00 charge for 2XL & 3XL
Cash or cheque only please. Sorry—no postdated cheques. Cheques should be made out to “Brocklehurst Middle School”.
Order forms and money must be turned in to the office no later than Monday November 1
No late orders can be accepted
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Sport Grey (light grey) |
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Medium (M) |
Dark Heather (dark grey) |
Charcoal (medium grey) |
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Large (L) |
Navy |
Royal Blue |
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Extra Large (XL) |
Antique Sapphire |
Forest Green |
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2XL (add $2.00) |
Safety Green |
Gold |
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Safety Orange |
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Antique Cherry Red |
Maroon |
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Heliconia (bright pink) |
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Student Name
(First and Last)_________________________
Current Music Block ____________________
Check here if your students
has music in 2nd semester _________________
The Logo will be in White
- Thank you to Nu Leaf Produce Market for their delicious apple fundraiser. Our current fundraiser is Epicure -due October 26, with Global Coffee soon to follow. All fundraisers are to be turned in to the office and not Mr Schill.To know more about these and future events, please join the Brock Music Parent/Student Group 2020/2021 on Facebook and check your emails. All newsletters and Music Parent Committee minutes can also be found on Mr Schill’s blog via the school’s website. Attached to this newsletter is your student’s practice planner.“There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory”-Unknown
Contact information form LINK in case you have not filled it out yet. Most importantly, we would like your most up to date and “preferred” email address. This is how we will keep you informed of what is happening this year 🙂
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGtQWIhhePNKq4re7HOeARIRB6U5Mm2v45gETOw-Rfoebo9A/viewform
Hello, Brock Middle Music Parents!
October 1, 2020
After a very successful campaign the last four years we are happy to announce that the “Brock Middle Music” Hoodies are available again this year.
Hoodies are available in 16 different colours and 5 different sizes and feature the new “Brock Middle Music” logo. The hoodies are cozy and very durable!
The hoodies are being purchased from a local business here in Kamloops, LN Group, who supply custom quality clothing to many of the schools in our district.
The price per hoodie is $30.00. There is an order form attached. (One hoodie per form please! Ask Mr. Schill for more forms if you’d like to purchase more than one. Parents: How about a cozy hoodie for yourself or for siblings?) Forms will also be available to download and print on the Brock Middle School website on Mr. Schill’s blog. ( http://jschill.blogs.sd73.bc.ca )
Hoodie orders + payment must be turned into the school office by October 23,2020
Sorry—No late orders can be accepted!
If you would like to see the different hoodie colours available, please visit:
on your computer, tablet, or phone to view them.
PLEASE NOTE: White is not an option for hoodie colour because the logo will be printed in white.
Hoodies should arrive around the beginning of November, just in time for the chilly weather! If you have any questions/concerns about the hoodies, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your continuing support of the Brock Middle Music Students! MUSIC IS UNITY!
Sincerely,
Shannon Olfert
dsolfert@shaw.ca 250-318-6498
The Hoodies are not mandatory, rather an option for music students at Brock. Do not feel obligated.
2020 Hoodie Order Form
All orders must be received by Friday October 23, 2020
Please note: No late orders will be accepted.
The cost per hoodie is $30.00 (tax included)
There is an extra $3.00 charge for 2XL size or 3XL
Cash or cheque only please. Sorry—no postdated cheques. Cheques should be made out to “Brocklehurst Middle School”.
Order forms and money must be turned in to the office no later than Friday October 23,2020
No late orders can be accepted
Sizes
Only Circle One
Small
Medium
Large
XLarge
2XL add $3.00
3XL add $3.00
Name_______________________________________
Music Block_________________________
Colour Selection Only Circle One
Black Safety Green
Dark Heather (Dark Grey) Safety Orange
Sport Grey (Light Grey) Forest Green
Charcoal (Medium Grey) Gold
Navy Antique Cherry
Antique Sapphire Red
Royal Blue Maroon
Heliconia (Bright Pink) Purple
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Hello!! Brock Music 🎵 Family
We have started a new year of our children learning and producing beautiful music “maybe not at home practicing….’yet’ ”. When it all comes together, we will be proud.
1st) We held our first parent music 🎼 meeting by zoom and because of the crazy time the turn out was very low. In order to make the year flow we do need parent volunteers. Please Please if you can help out at all through the year please email Mr Schill at jschill@sd73.bc.ca
Please give him your name number or email so the music committee can reach out when we need help.
2nd) We have started fundraising and your child should have grabbed order forms for apples 🍎 through NuLeaf.
You probably want to know why we are fundraising this year especially since Whistler can’t happen with Covid still effecting our lives.
Well because of Covid we can’t have our regular performances where we can all go and enjoy what our children have worked so hard on. So the plan this year is to have professionals produce a Almumn / CD for all parents, grandparents, and friends to enjoy safely. There will be more info to come.
3rd) Hoodies again will be offered to all Music 🎶 Students PLEASE watch for order forms and more info.
Any questions please reach out to Mr Schill and he will forward your questions to the right committee member or answer himself.
Have a great week everyone!
Cheers from the
Music 🎵 Committee
Sept Newsletter – September 10th, 2020 general newsletter
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Hello Brock Music Parents & Guardians,This email has a lot of important information about upcoming festival performances for both Choir and Band students. All events are free and parents are welcome to watch. We will need some parent helpers along the way. Please look for specific roles after each section (Choir, Adv/Int Band, and Beginner Band, respectively) listed below. Thanks for all of your support!Upcoming Important Band & Choir Festival PERFORMANCE Information:
- CHOIR (Treble & Mixed) Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts Performances:
When: Monday evening, (March 2nd):
Where: Sagebrush Theatre (entrance through stage door) for performers. Proceed to the upstairs warm-up room (there is only one upstairs warm-up room).
How: Students are responsible to arrange their own rides from parents, friends (carpooling) and/or bus. Please make sure that your son/daughter has a back-up transportation plan if for some reason Plan A suddenly falls through.
When: 6:20 p.m. call time. Show starts at 7:00 p.m., and our festival class will be finished sometime around 8 p.m. We will begin warming up at 6:45 p.m.
Cost: Admission is FREE for all audience members. Donations will be accepted towards KFPA.
Performance Attire: Standard concert clothing (solid black pants, shoes, socks, and no jewellery). Brock Middle Music Department performance shirts will be distributed at 6:20 p.m.
Parent Help Required: Two to three parents to help with distributing and collecting performance shirts from 6:10 (just ahead of call time) and after the performance, at approximately 8:00 p.m. A parent is also needed to transport choir performance shirts to Sagebrush and return them the following day. Please email Mr. Schill at jschill@sd73.bc.ca if you are able to help with this.
- INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED BANDS
Performance Attire: Standard concert clothing (solid black pants, shoes, socks). Brock Middle Music Department performance shirts will be distributed beginning at 7:50 a.m. (from the back music department storage room) and will continue to be distributed until 8:30 a.m..
When: Tuesday, March 3rd. School Bus Departs at 8:35 / 8:40 a.m. Performance begins on stage at 9:30 a.m. sharp, and we will begin warming up on stage at 9:15 a.m. Parents are welcome to come and watch for free in the audience. The return bus trip will depart at 10:50 a.m. (after our festival class is finished). As soon as students return to Brock, they must quickly return their performance shirts to their individual plastic ziploc bags, and report back to class.
Sr. Jazz Band students will remain at the Sagebrush with Mr. Schill until they perform at 1:00 p.m., and Mr. Schill will return with them on a bus departing the Sagebrush at 2:00 p.m.. When Sr. Jazz band students arrive, they must also hand in their performance attire before returning to class. Those awesome Advanced Band kids who have been volunteering to play with the Beginner Jazz Band must remain for the entire day (if they play in Senior Jazz), or until the Beginner Jazz band’s performance class is complete, and they may then return with them on the bus (if they are NOT in Senior Jazz).
Parent Help Required:
- Performance Shirt Distributor from 7:50 to 8:30 a.m.
- Parent to ride on bus with students from Sagebrush back to Brock at 10:50 a.m.
- Parent to help with performance shirt collection when students arrive back at school.
**Please email Mr Schill at jschill@sd73.bc.ca if you can help out with any of these.**
**Students will need to have their BLUE parent permission form signed and returned back to their class specific clipboard in the music room by Tuesday, February 25th. There is zero cost for our students to perform at the SD73 “Arts in theHigh Country” festival. Let’s keep the practicing going at home!
- COMBINED BEGINNER BAND & BEGINNER JAZZ BAND
Performance Attire: Standard concert clothing (solid black pants, shoes, socks). Brock Middle Music Department performance shirts will be distributed beginning at 7:50 a.m. (from the back music department storage room) and will continue to be distributed until 8:30 a.m..
When: Tuesday, March 3rd. School Bus departs at 10:10 a.m. Performance begins on stage at 11:10 a.m. sharp. Parents are welcome to come and watch for free in the audience. The return bus trip will depart at 12:10 p.m. (after our festival class is finished). As soon as students return to Brock, they must quickly return their performance shirts to their individual plastic ziploc bags, and report back to class. Students must bring along their lunch (eating on bus). If students are on the school lunch program, they must indicate so to Mr. Schill, and those student’s lunches will be available prior to departure from the main office.
Beginner Jazz Band students will perform on stage immediately after the Combined Beginner Band is finished their performance.
Parent Help Required:
- Parent to ride the bus with students from Brock Middle to Sagebrush Theatre. Bus departs school at 10:10 a.m.
- Parent to help collect performance shirts from Beginner Band when they get back to school.
- Parent to ride on bus from Sagebrush to Brock Middle at 12:10
**If you can help with any of the above roles, please email Mr. Schill at jschill@sd73.bc.ca
**Students will need to have their parent permission form (YELLOW) signed and returned back to their class specific clipboard (in the music room) by Tuesday, February 25th. There is zero cost for our students to perform at the SD73 “Arts in theHigh Country” festival. Let’s keep the practicing going at home!
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Hello Brock Music Parents & Guardians,
Three fundraising points and a general reminder:
1)The second Global Coffee fundraiser began today! Students can pick up form & envelope at the band room and get out to help those from the first round restock their new favourite beans and let others in on the goodness! Forms and funds are due on Friday, Feb 21st. We CANNOT ACCEPT LATE ORDERS so be sure to get it in a day or two earlier in the week if at all possible.
2) We are sorry to report that we’ve had to cancel the Icaridin Insect Repellent fundraiser due to circumstances beyond our control. However, for those who are still interested in that push to meet their fundraising totals…
3) The Superstore Bagging Fundraiser still has spots available for students. Feb. Saturday 29th from 11am to 3pm served in one or two hour shifts. See the previous email or contact brockmusicprogram@gmail.com for any questions.
General reminder: Festivals are just around the corner and ALL students should be practicing regularly to prepare for their performances! Thanks so much for your encouragement on the home front!
Sincerely,
-Brock Music Parent Committee
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Hello Brock Parents & Guardians,
One email in two parts. Here we go!
First, a reminder that pick up for Fresh Is Best is tomorrow afternoon –Thurs 30th – at 3pm. There are some big chip and dip orders so plan accordingly!
The updated fundraising totals including Fresh is Best and the Bottle Drive is now up on the Music department website. Shout out to super-awesome treasurer Ricki who has been crunching all the numbers for us. THANK YOU!
As you review totals, please keep in mind that there are three more individual fundraising opportunities coming this month:
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Icadarin insect repellent (an alternative to deet) from Avon. Sales will run from February 10th to 21st with delivery in late April – just in time to start keeping those bugs at bay!
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Global Coffee is BACK! Due to repeated requests, we’ve decided to run this fundraiser alongside the Icadarin repellent one, so dates will run Feb 10th to 21st.
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NEW: Last month we were able to secure an opportunity for students to bag groceries for donations at Superstore. Save the date: February 28th from 11am to 3pm. More information will be forthcoming next week on how we’ll fill slots for this event since it has a finite number of spaces. We’ll also need parent supervisors to help out as well.
You also may have heard that the Brock PAC provided funding for new shirts for our music department earlier in the year. We still have the old ones which are being made available for sale for $5 each. To purchase one, students pay at the office and then take their receipt to Mr. Schill. This offer is available until the Friday before Spring Break.
Thanks everyone for all you do!
Sincerely,
-Brock Music Parent Committee
And………..
**A Note from Mr. Schill: WHISTLER is coming…but with this excitement, the non-negotiable is that home practice should be increasing. Beginner band students need to be showing Mr. Schill their weekly parent / guardian initialed practice record (110 minutes minimum average weekly practice for ‘A’ level) at the end of the first class of each week. There will be many fun times on this trip, but our primary focus of a high quality performance remains paramount. My expectation is that our student ensemble performances will be something that students can be proud of for years to come.
Beginner Band Students: Your Concert B flat major scale should already be memorized, and your B flat chromatic scale must be memorized asap. Get a free SLUSH on Mr. Schill for performing that chromatic scale by memory for him! Continue to work hard on your three newest pieces: One for All, All for One, Spirit of the Wolf and Longthorpe Tower.
Intermediate & Advanced Bands: Your HOME practicing, without saying, should be a minimum of 110 minutes per week, if not more. Advance March, Twilight Tango & And So He Loved the Bow, need to be your primary focus.
Choir Members: Please make sure you know your individual parts. Utilize recordings, ask fellow section singers for assistance or Mr. Schill!
Both the Kamloops Festival of the Arts [KFPA] (Choirs) and the SD73 Arts in the High Country Festival (all bands) will be happening on March 2nd and 3rd respectively.
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KFPA Choir Evening (Monday evening, March 2nd):
Where: Sagebrush Theatre (entrance through stage door) for performers.
How: Students are responsible to arrange their own rides from parents, friends (carpooling) and/or bus. Please make sure that your son/ daughter has a back-up transportation plan if for some reason Plan A suddenly falls through.
When: 6:20 p.m. call time, show starts at 7:00 p.m., and our festival class will be finished sometime around 8 p.m.
Cost: Admission is FREE for the public, donations will be accepted towards KFPA.
Attire: Standard concert clothing (solid black pants, shoes, socks, and no jewellery). Brock Middle Music Department performance shirts will be distributed at 6:20 p.m. We will begin warming up at 6:45 p.m.
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SD73 Arts in the High Country Festival (Tuesday, March 3rd):
Where: Sagebrush Theatre (entrance through stage door) for performers.
How: School bus transportation
When: **Specific performance times for each ensemble will be shared as soon as we know more, and a few parent drivers and bus chaperones will be required. Stay tuned for permission forms coming home in the next few weeks.
Cost: Admission is FREE for the public.
Attire: Standard concert clothing (solid black pants, shoes, socks, and no jewellery). Brock Middle Music Department performance shirts will be distributed from the music room from 7:45 -8:25 a.m., and shirts are to be returned to the music room shirt bins immediately upon returning to the school
Sincerely,
Mr. Schill
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January 6th, 2020
Happy New Year!
A quick update on what’s coming next:
- Winter Bottle Drive is THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 11th!!! We get started at 10 a.m. and meet inside the main doors at Brock Middle – RAIN OR SHINE (or SNOW). We’ll be canvassing the Brock East neighbourhood. Students who participate get one share in the overall take (after 10% tithe to general funds) towards their fundraising goal. We’ll need parent drivers, too, and one vehicle + driver = an additional share for the student. See you there!
- Kamloops Sagebrush Symphony Orchestra: Signed permissions forms are due TOMORROW – Tuesday, January 7th with $7 for any students who wish to attend the performance on Friday 10th. Form and money must of course be handed into the main school office.
- The Fresh Is Best fundraiser has begun! Forms are available now in the band room for any who wish to participate in this individual fundraiser. Forms and monies MUST be into the office by Wednesday, January 15th! Delivery is on Jan. 30th (in time for the Superbowl). If you’re not already familiar with these excellent chips and dips from this Kamloops-based company, you’re in for a treat!
- A quick note that we’ll be participating in two parallel fundraisers again in February: Icaridin repellent (an alternative to deet insect repellent) AND, since it was successful and there has been multiple requests for more of that great coffee, Global Coffee will be sold again. Keep an eye out for details.
- Whistler Trip Payments: A quick reminder that another $125 payment is due on Jan. 31st. Our (super-awesome) treasurer will be updating the fundraiser/payment spreadsheet in the coming weeks to update you on overall totals after the Christmas concert fundraisers.
- Whistler Chaperoning (April 30th – May 3rd): If you would officially like to be considered for the position of a trip chaperone, regardless of whether or not you have indicated to Mr. Schill previously, please email: jschill@sd73.bc.ca. At no financial cost, you will also be required to complete an RCMP vulnerable sector check. All requests to chaperone must be submitted no later than Friday, January 17th. Vulnerable sector checks will occur AFTER January 17th. Preference is always given to parents who have been actively volunteering throughout the year, and Mr. Schill is the person who determines the chaperones attending. Consideration is also given in regards to having a proportionate balance of male and female chaperones. There will be zero cost to chaperone. There will be at least 2 mandatory chaperone pre-trip meetings on the following dates:
#1 Thursday, April 2nd from 7-8 p.m. in the Brock music room
#2 Thursday, April 23rd from 6-7 p.m. in the Brock conference room
Hope you all had a great holiday and we’ll see you at Saturday’s bottle drive!
Sincerely,
Brock Music Parent’s Committee
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Dec 9th, 2019
Hello Band & Choir Parents,
Lots of things coming up in the last couple of weeks before the break. Please read on to find out what you need to know:
- Christmas Concert time is here!
Our “Winter Dream” concert is on Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 1550 Tranquille Rd – Kamloops Full Gospel church, starting at 7pm. There is plenty happening on this fun night so read on:
First of all, we have several fundraisers running that evening. All of them require CASH so please come prepared as we are unable to take debit/credit:
Raffle Baskets:
- Choirs Basket Theme: MOVIE NIGHT
- Beginning Band Basket Theme: SWEET TOOTH
- Int. & Adv Band Basket Themes: SPA DAY or LUCKY CHARMS (lotto tickets).
All students who contribute will get an equal share of profits, regardless of total contribution. Donations must be in to Mr. Schill by 3:00pm on Friday, Dec. 13th. MAKE SURE STUDENT NAME IS ON DONATION! (Students in multiple classes only need to bring one donation and multiple donations will not translate to multiple credits.)
- Bake Sale: Please bring contributions to this very popular sale early on the night of the concert – drop-off just as they arrive around 6 is great! All students who contribute will get an equal share of profits, regardless of total contribution and be sure the student name is attached when it arrives. It you have time to make it look pretty and presentable, all the better.
- VIP Seating and Parking Auction for the event will be happening via email in the 48 hours leading up to the event. Watch for details to come.
- 50/50 Draw – Tickets will be on sale and drawn that night.
Admission is free, but there will be a donation box and collections for the food bank accepted as well.
On the day of, a reminder for students who are setting ip that this begins at 3:30pm at Full Gospel (venue). Those students that set up do not have to stay to take down after the concert. Those that stay have already been given tasks from Mr Schill. A reminder that those students need to stay until they check out with Mr Schill. Remaining student help will be needed for take-down after the event.
Students need to arrive NO LATER than 6:15 p.m. dressed in their black shoes, pants and socks (or skirt below knee with black nylons), as they will have to drop off any baking, get their performance shirts, and be ready with their instruments set-up in the green room by 6:30pm as our professional photographer will be coming to take group photos beginning promptly at that time.
Volunteers, please arrive by 5:45 to help get situated. This includes Shirt Distributors, Greeters, Flow Coordinators, Fundraising Coordinators and green room Chaperones (Bake Sale, Raffles, etc.).
Thank you so much to the volunteers who have already agreed to help out. However, we could still use a few individuals to volunteer as back-up chaperones: this means you are willing to stay with the students in their green room before and after they perform. Yes, you will still get to watch your child perform. 🙂 Please reach Mr. Schill (jschill@sd73.bc.ca) OR Jessica Ens (brockmusicprogram@gmail.com) as soon as possible if you have any questions and/or you can help out with this much-needed role.
- Next Music Parent’s Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 12th. 7 – 8pm in the Music Room.
- Maurya’s Samosas & Gary’s Deli Sausages: Pick up is from 3 – 4pm on Friday, Dec 13th. There are some very large/heavy orders so please arrange for help with pick up where needed. Since these are perishables, it is essential that you pick up on time as we don’t have refrigeration capacity for the items.
The next deposit due date for Whistler trip is $125 on Dec 16th. Fundraising total updates will be posted shortly after the samosa/deli fundraiser pick up.
- CHOIR: On Wednesday, Dec. 11th the ‘F’ block Treble Choir is performing at Riverbend at 10:30 a.m. (during their class time). Shirt pickup will be between 8:00-8:30 a.m. in the music room. Students must of course wear their black plants, shoes and socks.
CHOIR: On Monday, December 16th the ‘C’ block Mixed Choir is performing at Overlander Ext. Care at 2:00 p.m. (during their class time). Shirt pickup will be during lunch between 11:20-12:10 p.m. in the music room. Students must of course wear their black plants, shoes and socks.
- We have our old band shirts available for sale for $5 a shirt. Please pay at the office.
- FYI- Coming in the new year:
-Second Bottle Drive is Saturday, January 12 and, as last time, we’ll need drivers once again, so mark your calendars and save those returnables.
-The Fresh is Best Fundraiser in January.
-Insect Repellent Fundraiser in February.
See you all soon at WINTER DREAM!!
-Brock Music Parent Committee
PLUS……………..Carolling For A Cause – Brocklehurst Middle
Who – Brocklehurst Middle School Choir Students (plus any band interested band students!)
What – Students will be carolling some classic christmas songs
Why – To raise money for Brocklehurst Middle School families in need (hampers)
Where – 465 Victoria St #100, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 (Downtown Kamloops Library)
When – Friday, Dec. 13th. Meet at the Smorgasbord Cafe 225 7th Ave, Kamloops, BC V2C 3S8 at 4:15p.m (latest). Walk to Kamloops library, start carolling from 4:30-5:15. Walk back to the smorgasbord and carol for the parents at 5:30
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Hello Brock Music Parents & Guardians,
Some important information and updates for the coming days and weeks.
- ALL: Practice! Please make sure your son/daughter is practicing the repertoire assigned to them. We have many upcoming events, and all students need to take ownership for their individual parts, whether they are a band and/or choral student. Mr. Schill is always available for extra assistance outside of class time. Students just need ask. 🙂
- ALL: The next fundraiser – two running alongside actually – started this past Friday: Maurya’s samosas and Gary’s Deli products! Please REMIND your students to pick up the information (2 order forms & 1 information sheet) from the band room if they haven’t already. This should cover what information you need, but feel free to email brockmusicprogram@gmail.com if you need anything. Orders are DUE by 3pm on THURSDAY, DEC 5th – next week!
- CHOIR: Kamloops Blazers Game on Saturday Nov. 30th. Both choirs perform O Canada & Star Spangled Banner for the annual “Teddy Bear Toss” game opening game night tickets are free for students and up to 2 parents attending. Call time is 6 p.m. with shirt pick-up on main concourse at the top of Section “K & L “ (no later than 6:30 p.m. please.) Students must RETURN their shirts immediately after the Teddy Bear Toss. Students and parents are free to stay and watch the game, but all choir students will be needed to help pick up the stuffed animals (from the ice) after the Blazers score their first goal of the night!
- CHOIR: Joint Choir Concert with Vivace Chorale (which will involve BOTH Brock choirs):
-Wednesday. December 4th – Final regular rehearsal for TREBLE CHOIR F BLOCK ONLY at 421 St. Paul St. (Kamloops United Church, downtown) beginning at 6:30 p.m. (please be about 10 minutes early). Consider carpooling.
-Friday, December 6th, Dress Rehearsal for BOTH BROCK CHOIRS at 421 St. Paul St. (Kamloops United Church, downtown) beginning at 6:30 p.m. (please be about 10 minutes early). Consider carpooling.
-Saturday, December 7th, 7 p.m. Concert (same location) BOTH BROCK CHOIRS. Call time for singers is 6:15 p.m. Consider carpooling. Concert black bottoms please. Shirts will be available for pick-up at 6:15 p.m. on this concert evening.
The concert is entitled “The Reluctant Dragon” and the music of John Rutter.
- Ticket prices are: Adults $20, Students 12-18 @ $10, Children 11 and under FREE. Tickets available at the door. Cash only. Brock performing students are of course FREE as well!
- Brock Choir students will be performing in the second half of the concert.
- Next Music Parent’s Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 12th. 7 – 8pm in the Music Room.
- CHOIR: On Wednesday, Dec. 11th the ‘F’ block Treble Choir is performing at Riverbend at 10:30 a.m. (during their class time). Shirt pickup will be between 8:00-8:30 a.m. in the music room. Students must of course wear their black plants, shoes and socks.
- CHOIR: On Monday, December 16th the ‘C’ block Mixed Choir is performing at Overlander Ext. Care at 2:00 p.m. (during their class time). Shirt pickup will be during lunch between 11:20-12:10 p.m. in the music room. Students must of course wear their black plants, shoes and socks.
- ALL: Christmas Concert! The entire music department will present their “Winter Dream” concert on Tuesday, December 17th at Kamloops Full Gospel Church (1550 Tranquille Road). Call time for all students is 6:15 p.m. The show begins promptly at 7 p.m. Regular concert attire for student musicians please. Shirts will be available for pick-up at 6:15 p.m. at Full Gospel. There will be a professional photographer present and a chance to purchase photos later if you’d like.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We would appreciate2 to 3 back-up chaperones for the evening. This means hanging out with the kids in their ‘green room’ while they wait to perform, in case one of our other volunteers can’t. You DEFINITELY still get to see you child perform! Please email brockmusicprogram@gmail.com if you can help out in this way. A big thanks to those who already volunteered!!
The Christmas concert is also an evening of fundraising opportunities:
- 50/50 Draw available.
- Donations are accepted at the door.
- VIP Seating and Parking Auctions for the event. Email with details will go out a few days ahead of the event.
Individual Opportunities:
- Bake Sale: if a student contributes baked goods, they will receive a portion of total sales. These are delivered the evening of the event.
- Raffle Baskets: if a student contributes to the baskets, they will receive a portion of total sales. These need to be dropped off to the school by Dec 12th. Students need to connect with Mr. Schill when they bring contributions (see below) so that they receive credit!
- Choirs Basket Theme: MOVIE NIGHT
- Beginning Band Basket Theme: SWEET TOOTH
- Int. & Adv Band Basket Themes: SPA DAY or LUCKY CHARMS.
7. Reminder about Whistler Trip Deposit Schedule
(April 30th – May 3rd, 2020) This trip is full!
- $125 non-refundable CASH commitment deposit, was due Sept. 27th, 2019
*The following can be paid in CASH or through Fundraising*
- $125 due on Oct. 25th
- $125 due on Nov 22nd
- $125 due on Dec 16th
- $125 due on Jan 31st
- BALANCE OWING DUE on Tuesday, February 28th
- *Please note that if your child fundraises enough money to pay for their trip, or the combined cash payments and fundraising efforts exceed the required per student cost of the trip, you will be reimbursed any cash payments in excess of $10. Extra fund raising money will not carry forward from year to year, nor can it be reimbursed due to school policy. Overpayment refunds will be available available beginning approximately 1 month after trip has occurred.
An up-to-date list of fundraising & payment totals was compiled by our treasurer this week and will be posted on the band room on Friday, Nov. 29th. It is also attached to this email and ordered by student number.
**Next Music Parent Meeting: Thursday, December 12th at 7 pm in the Music Room. Many hands make light work. See you there! **
Thanks for all you do!
-Brock Music Parent Committee
October 16th, 2019
Dear Parents / Guardians of ‘F’ Block Treble Voice Choir,
Hopefully you have already heard your child mention that we are working on an piece of music entitled “The Reluctant Dragon”, written by one of the most famous choral composers of the 20th century – John Rutter.
In addition, you may have also been told that we have been invited to perform this work jointly with maestro Dr. Cvetozar Vutev’s choral ensemble, Vivace Chorale. This performance will be at their Saturday, Dec. 7th evening concert.
‘The Reluctant Dragon’ is 24 minutes in length, involves a few costumes, some narration, and of course a fire breathing dragon!
Dr. Vutev has invited our ‘F’ block choir to rehearse with Vivace Chorale, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Kamloops United Church downtown (421 St. Paul St.) on the following Wednesday evenings:
1. Wednesday, October 30th
2. Wednesday, November 6th
3. Wednesday, November 27th
It is very important that all ‘F’ block singers attend these rehearsals, as Dr. Vutev will be rehearsing this piece with specific suggestions as to how he would like to see it performed. Dr. Vutev will be the conductor for ‘The Reluctant Dragon’ at the Dec. 7th concert. Please make sure your son / daughter arrives prior to 6:30 p.m., as that is when the rehearsal promptly begins.
These rehearsals will also have an exceptionally gifted accompanist present to play the very challenging piano part.
I look forward to seeing everyone at these Wednesday evening rehearsals.
Students may practice their parts by singing along with a recording at:
User: BCMEA01
Pass: BCMEA01
Sincerely,
Mr. Schill
Hello Music Parents,
Please read on for some important information on upcoming events in the Brock music department, including dates for several performances. Pull out the calendars and read on.
Concert Attire: For ALL MUSIC STUDENTS: For concerts, all students are expected to wear all black pants and/or skirts – knee-length or longer, (no ‘ripped’ black jeans please), solid black shoes, solid black socks / nylons.
Music Parents Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 10th from 7 – 8 p.m in the music room. All welcome.
A reminder of the Whistler Cantando Music Festival payment schedule:
- $125 non-refundable CASH commitment deposit was due Sept. 27th
*The following can be paid with cash or through fundraising:
- $125 due on Oct 25th
- $125 due on Nov 22nd
- $125 due on Dec 16th
- $125 due on Jan 31st
- Balance owing due on Feb 28th
SD73 Honour Band & Choir Concert at the Sagebrush Theatre on Tuesday, November 5th, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 each, available at the door for any interested.
School Remembrance Day ceremonies happen on Friday, Nov. 8th in the morning. Intermediate & Advanced Bands, and both Choir classes will be performing. Performance attire please. Performance shirt pick-up will be from 7:45-8:25 a.m. in the music room. Poppies will be available for performers in the gym. Donations accepted, but not mandatory.
KSO (Kamloops Symphony Orchestra) Concert “Love!” at the Sagebrush Theatre on Thursday, November 14th. The bus leaves at 9:15 a.m. and will be returning at approximately 11:10 a.m. Cost is $7.00. It is payable at the office where the signed permission form must be dropped off at the same time. Students will miss part of ‘H’ block, and all of ‘G’ block. There is room for 45 students on the bus, and it will be on a first come, first serve basis. Permission forms will be distributed during mid to late October. The support of 4-5 chaperones is requested (no charge), and you can indicate your availability on the permission form.
Pep Rally! Friday, Nov. 15th during ‘B’ OR ‘C’ block (TBA) will feature both Intermediate & Advanced bands playing ”Final Countdown”. Performance attire is NOT required for this event.
Santa Claus Parade is on Sunday, Nov. 17th. The Intermediate & Advance Band students will march and play. Students will be meeting at 2:15 p.m. at a location TBA. Parade runs from 4-5 p.m. Dress warm, and our school toques and scarves will be provided. Decorate instruments with LED light packs! Hot chocolate for all after parade!
On Monday, November 18th the SD73 Choral Sharingevening is at the Alliance Church (200 Leigh Rd.) Brock choir students need to arrive between 6-6:10 p.m. in order to retrieve performance shirts. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
All Choir students will perform the national anthems (Canadian & American) on Saturday, November 30th for the Kamloops Blazers ‘Teddy Bear Toss’home game at Sandman Centre. Choir students pick up their FREE tickets on Friday, Nov. 29th at 3 p.m. in the music room. Unclaimed tickets will need to be picked up from a volunteer parent sitting on the bench closest to the Sandman box office at 5:45 p.m. Students will wear their wear black pants, shoes and socks. The uniform white toques and scarves will be distributed at the same time as the black performance shirts. All performance attire will be distributed from 6-6:35 p.m. on the main concourse by volunteer parents in between sections K and L.
Two important dates for all Choir students performing in the joint concert with ‘Vivace Chorale’ at Kamloops United Church:
- Friday, December 6th is dress rehearsal. NO PERFORMANCE ATTIRE REQUIRED. Call time is TBA.
- Saturday, December 7th: Performance at Kamloops United Church (421 St. Paul St.). Performance at 7 p.m., with an earlier performer call time TBA closer to the date. Performance attire is required, and students will receive their performance shirts at the call time at KUC.
On Wednesday, Dec. 11th the ‘F’ block Treble Choiris performing at Riverbend at 10:30 a.m. (during their class time). Shirt pickup will be between 8:00-8:30 a.m. in the music room.
On Monday, December 16th the ‘C’ block Mixed Choiris performing at Overlander Ext. Care at 2:00 p.m. (during their class time). Shirt pickup will be during lunch between 11:20-12:10 p.m. in the music room.
Christmas Concert! The entire music department will present their “Winter Dream” concert on Tuesday, December 17that Kamloops Full Gospel Church (1550 Tranquille Road). Call time for all students is 6:15 p.m. (which is also the earliest drop-off time for bake sale items). The show begins promptly at 7 p.m. Regular concert attire for student musicians please. Shirts will be available for pick-up at 6:15 p.m., at Full Gospel. Bake sale and 50/50 draw are cash only.
On Friday, December 20th (last day of school before Xmas break) the ADVANCED BAND and the TREBLE CHOIR will be performing at the Brock Middle School Student Body Christmas Assembly in the Gym, immediately following lunch break. Please remind your child to help clean up (before running to the bus) after this fun opportunity showcasing their musical talent in front of their peers!
Reminders of dates for fundraisers will come along soon (Epicure orders due Oct 15th!) and can also be accessed in the minutes from the September Parents Meeting Minutes on Mr. Schill’s blog.
Thanks for reading through to the end, and for all you do to encourage all that practice time for your young musician!
Sincerely,
Brock Music Parent’s Committee
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Friday, September 27th
“Epicure” Fundraiser: It has begun!
Packages are available to pick-up from the music room, and envelopes with payment and orders are due into the main school office by Tuesday, October 15th.
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Hello Music Parents!
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Brock Music Department! While much of your child’s music learning will happen at school, there are many opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Read on to find out more!
Music Parents Meeting THIS Thursday, September 19th from 7- 8pm (max.) in the Band Room at Brock Middle. This is a VERY IMPORTANT meeting that provides you with information for the year. This will also include roles that need to be filled on the Music Parent’s Committee (see attached for role descriptions), other ways you can support your child throughout the year and plans for how students can fundraise for their (optional but highly recommended) trip to Whistler (spring of 2020)! Which brings us to…
Our traditional first BOTTLE DRIVE fundraiser</b> of the year on Saturday, Sept. 21st at 10:00a.m. We meet inside Brock’s entranceway foyer and collect until we’re done (usually around 1 p.m.).
This is for ALL music students, and while we certainly need parent drivers, they are not mandatory. Students who attend get one share in the overall amount toward their fundraising goals. Those who can bring parent drivers will get an additional share!
Parent drivers who wish to drive children that are not their own will need to show Mr. Schill proof of at least one million liability insurance on their vehicle (bring insurance papers into foyer).
Many hands make light work, so start collecting from friends and family while you’re at it! We go rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
***Shout out and a big thanks to General Grants for their additional help with this fundraiser!!***
Beginner Band: Students should have their instrument assigned by today (Tuesday), assuming they were present for class. Practicing should begin regularly in a quiet place away from distracting screens. Standing is recommended, or sitting on the edge of a firm chair for good posture. Please consider obtaining a music stand.
WHISTLER “Cantando” Festival: Apr. 30 – May 3rd, 2020
This trip to Whistler, which runs every three years (and to Sun Peaks on the other two years), is an optional but highly recommended event for all music students. Mr. Schill has been very impressed with the quality of this festival and finds the value worth the cost. Students perform, take in other concerts, and participate in instrument-specific clinics. The overall cost is expected to be no more than $625 and there are PLENTY of fundraising opportunities planned throughout the year to help along any students wishing to go.
The payment schedule is as follows:
Sept 27th – $125 Non-refundable DEPOSIT.
Oct 25th – $125
Nov 22nd – $125
Dec 16th – $125
Jan 31st – $125
Feb 28th – Balance owing.
*Please note that all monies are to be paid at the main office (on or before their due dates) as Mr. Schill is unable to issue receipts.* Please ALWAYS have your son / daughter ask for a receipt for your records.
Thanks for sticking with us to the end of this email. Please come out to the meeting on Thursday for more information, as well, don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Schill after that with any further questions. We have a Facebook group (open only to music department parents and students) – Brock Parent/Students Music Group 2019/20 which will also begin carrying information, as well as Mr. Schill’s Blog under Teacher Blogs on the Brock site:
http://jschill.blogs.sd73.bc.ca/newsletters
See you on Thursday!
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Hello Brock Music Parents,
After a very successful campaign the last five years, we are happy to announce that the“Brock Middle Music” Hoodies are available again this year.
Hoodies are available in 16 different colours and 5 different sizes and feature the“Brock Middle Music” logo. The hoodies are cozy and very durable! Please consider purchasing a hoodie for your Brock Middle Music student or for yourself.
The hoodies are being purchased from a local business here in Kamloops, LN Group, who supply custom quality clothing to many of the schools in our district.
The price per hoodie is $30.00. There is an order form attached. (One hoodie per form please!! Ask Mr. Schill for more forms if you’d like to purchase more than one. Parents: How about a cozy hoodie for yourself or for siblings?) Forms will also available to download and print on the Brock Middle School website on Mr. Schill’s blog.
(http://jschill.blogs.sd73.bc.ca)
Hoodie orders + payment must be turned into the school office by Monday November 1 at 3pm
Sorry—No late orders can be accepted!
If you would like to see the different hoodie colours available, please visit:
on your computer, tablet, or phone to view them.
PLEASE NOTE: White is not an option for hoodie color, because the logo will be printed in white.
Hoodies should arrive late November, just in time for the chilly weather! If you have any questions/concerns about the hoodies, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your continuing support of the Brock Middle Music Program!
MUSIC IS UNITY!
Sincerely,
Shannon Olfert
250-318-6498
2021 Hoodie Order Form
All orders must be received by
November 1 Monday
Please note: No late orders will be accepted.
The cost per hoodie is $30.00 (tax included)
There is an extra $3.00 charge for 2XL & 3XL
Cash or cheque only please. Sorry—no postdated cheques. Cheques should be made out to “Brocklehurst Middle School”.
Order forms and money must be turned in to the office no later than Monday November 1
No late orders can be accepted
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