MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

IMPORTANT DATES:  2010 - 2011

Thurs. Sept 23rd, 7:30pm - Meet the Music Teacher Concert

Wed., Oct. 27th, 7:30pm - Fall Band Concert

Nov. 24 - 25 - District Concert Band Revue

Sat., Nov. 20th, 6:00pm - Jazz Dinner Dance

Mon., Dec. 13th, 7pm - Winter Music Concert - Bell Theatre

Feb. 4 - 5 - Envisions Jazz Festival - Sheraton Hotel and Bell Theatre

Tues., Mar., 8th, Spring Band Concert

April 12 - 17 - Proposed Music Department Tour to New York

April 20 - 21 - Grade Eight Band Revue - location TBA

Fri., May 6th, 7pm - Spring Jazz Night

May 19 - 21 - MusicFest

Wed., June 8th, 6:30pm - Year End Concert

MUSIC DEPARTMENT TOUR 2010:

On April 21st, at 6:30am, 114 Semi musicians in 4 performance groups loaded up for the Music Dept.'s Spring Tour to Disneyland in Anaheim California. They headed off in 3 coaches to SeaTac airport in Seattle to catch two flights to Los Angeles. Then it was off again to the Candy Cane Inn just blocks away from the front gate of Disneyland. The bands performed 4 great shows for the general public as on site entertainment and also experienced two recording studio sessions with professional directors and technicians. In these sessions our musicians experienced what it is like to have to learn music quickly and record it as professional musicians do. The music they recorded was soundtracks to Disney animated films.  Our groups were so well received that word quickly spread amongst Disney staff. The message was to take breaks at our performance times to hear our groups.

The Tour also included time in Los Angeles, Hollywood Boulevard, Olvera Street and Venice Beach. Band members had time to enjoy the park rides and attractions and as well enjoy the hotel swimming pool and hot tub. We were so lucky. It was sunny for all the days the band was in California.

Mr. Fullerton and Mr. Lowe are both so proud of all aspects of our Tour this year. The hotel staff have said they would really enjoy having us back as the group was so considerate of other hotel guests. We also received similar compliments from coach drivers, airline staff and Disney staff.

Remember our informational meeting for next year's proposed New York Tour 2011 on Monday May 10th in the small Band Room starting at 7:30pm. This is special interest to parents of this year's grades 9, 10 and 11.


Special message to Senior Wind Ensemble -

1. If you were away on Wed. -
- pick up the Band/Academic schedule for the remainder of the year.
- pick up your music for "The 1812 Overture"
- dismantle your tour folder and return to burgundy folder


2. Uniforms are to be handed in immediately by all Senior Wind Ensemble members only
- in suit bag with hanger
- hang on racks in small band room
- retain any part needed for Jazz Night next week
- label with your name
- make sure all uniform parts are complete
- if something has been lost, please attach note to that effect.
- deposit cheques will be shredded when uniform received in good condition

Semiahmoo Music Society Scholarships

Each year the Semiahmoo Music Society awards scholarship funds to music students at Semiahmoo Secondary School. This year these funds will total over $6000.00!

These funds are not a cash prize. Rather, successful recipients will have made written application to the Society detailing their history and contribution to the Music Dept. and as well will have detailed their plans for the funds if awarded.

Criteria:
- presently enrolled in Semiahmoo Music Dept. course in grades 10, 11 or 12.
- Gr. 10 and 11 students must be enrolled in a music course for the year 2010-2011.
- student and family are in good standing with the Music Society.
- an application will be submitted in writing addressed to the Semiahmoo Music Society and submitted to a Director by Mon. May 10, 2010.
- written application will include:
- detailed background of involvement in Semiahmoo Secondary School Music Program. Include awards and distinctions received.
- indicate future ambitions you may have with musical training.
- proposed use of award funds.

Appropriate use of funds would include:
- post-secondary education in music field of study
- private lessons tuition
- music camp tuition
* Please make note - financial assistance is meant for study on the instrument performed with in Semiahmoo Sec. Music Dept. ensembles.


Funds Access:
- funds are payable upon receipt of proof of expense consistent with the criteria listed above.
- for graduating students, funds are available for a period of two (2) years following receipt of award.
- for non-graduating students funds must be used during the following academic year.

Successful applicants will be chosen by Semiahmoo Secondary Music Directors in consultation with the Music Society Executive.

Submission date is Mon. May 10, 2010 and can be submitted to either Director.

Please direct any further enquiries to Mr. Fullerton. fullerton_d@sd36.bc.ca