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Monday, 23 September 2019

Toronto 2020

Toronto Registration and online payments.  
For those students that have handed in a registration form to the school indicating they will be attending the spring music department tour to Toronto this spring.  

Registration is now open at  
Note: If you handed in a late registration form and deposit your payment will be updated once the cheque has been received at the travel company.   
Also note: The $2.00 transaction fee for the online payments will be added as a credit to the final payment for each student.   

Information to send to the participants: 
  
The on-line payment system set up by our tour operator, Ellison Travel and Tours Ltd is ready to accept your registration to collect the remaining payments for our tour to Toronto.    
  
By clicking on the link below you will set up an account to register and make payment for the tour by credit card MASTERCARD OR VISA ONLY or directly from your Canadian bank account 
  
To start the registration process: 
Click https://www.ellisontravel.com/et218-20/ to view the tour details 
  • Scroll down to the bottom and select “Click here to register for this tour” 
  • Enter your email address and password and click “Create Account” (please note if you have travelled on a previous tour with Ellison Travel you may already have an existing account – in this case click “Manage Account” and follow the prompts 
  • Note: create your registration with the travellers name 
  • Your ET Tour Number is 218-20 
  • The payment details are listed, you have the option to pay by credit card (MasterCard or Visa only) or (CANADIAN bank account). 
  
Alternatively you can access the registration through the website www.ellisontravel.com : 
  • Choose "Tour Login" at the very top right hand corner and select "Create Account" or “Manage Account” if you have created an online account in the past 
  • Enter 218-20 and click on “Register for Tour” 
  • Enter your email address, create a password and click “Register” 
  • Follow the prompts 
  
Please note it is very important not to miss the Registration Deadline of September 27, 2019 payments will not be charged until the payment due dates. 
  
Please note that your 1st per person deposit has already been paid and sent to Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd. and will show as a CREDIT (1st deposit) once you register online. 
  
Please refer to the FAQ’s to assist you in completing the registration by clicking here https://www.ellisontravel.com/online-payment-FAQ 
  
Travel Insurance - Ellison Youth All Inclusive Plan with Manulife Financial has been included as part of this trip, based on the price of your tour per this quote (coverage for all Canadian residents who are full time students up to age 29 and chaperones up to the age of 64 who have a valid provincial health card - includes emergency medical coverage, cancellation and interruption, limited baggage insurance – see policy for terms and conditions) 
  
**Please review the electronic copy of your policy for the risks covered by Manulife for benefits of purchasing cancellation insuranceYou will find this policy during the registration process. An insurance supplement fee will be charged for adult participants of the trip; the amount of that fee is determined by age. 
  
If you have any questions about the online payment system, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Bilcke (Ontario office), either by email heatherb@ellisontravel.com or by telephone at 1-800-265-7022 ext 270.  


Wednesday, 4 September 2019

Welcome back everyone!  

All morning and after school rehearsals begin next week.  Get your instruments rented this week or early next week so we can start getting into our rehearsals!  Here is the schedule in case you forgot!

  • Choir is Tuesday's and Thursday's 3:15-4:30pm
  • Senior Wind ensemble is Monday's and Wednesday's 3:15-4:30pm
  • Jazz Band is Tuesday's and Thursday's 7:30-8:45am (If there are enough people available from grade 8 or 9 then we can have 2 separate jazz ensembles-Jr Jazz would be Monday/Wednesday morning)
  • Intermediate band is 4th period is every Monday and Wednesday and day 2 Friday 4th period.  



Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Summer Break

Congratulations on a fantastic year everyone!

I hope everyone enjoys a bit of a break this summer and enjoys some long overdue rest and relaxation.  Speaking of resting and relaxing, remember to practice your breathing and posture, stay active and hey while your at it maybe find a song online to practice over the summer.  Check out https://musescore.org/en and search for your favorite melody, it is probably up there.  A little goes a long way, and you don't want to be put behind months of embouchure strength when we reunite in September.  I will be checking my email every few weeks so if you have any questions let me know. 

An interesting study that was just released this month!  Keep up the hard work, it all helps!

https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/music-students-perform-better-in-school-than-non-musical-peers/


Friday, 3 May 2019

Information Meeting May 21st at 6:30 for Toronto

There will be an information session for our tour next May 2020.  This is tour is for students grade 9-12 in the Music program.  Students should have received draft itineraries and registration forms.  Please complete the registration form and hand in a deposit of $350 before May 24th.  





Monday, 4 March 2019

Fundraisers

Honey fundraiser from Chilliwack River Valley Honey
Orders are due by March 13th and the orders will be delivered to the school April 4th.



Spring Plant Sale from Little Mountain Greenhouses
Orders are due by April 23rd and the orders will be delivered to the school on May 9th.  Just in time for Mother's Day on May 12th!


Monday, 11 February 2019


Senior Wind Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

Monday February 18th No Rehearsal Family Day               Wednesday February 20th 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Monday February 25th 3:15pm to 5:15pm                       Wednesday February 27th No Rehearsal-Sectionals
Monday March 4th 3:15pm to 4:30pm                             Wednesday March 6th 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Monday March 11th 3:15pm to 5:15pm                            Wednesday March 13th No rehearsal-sectionals
Monday March 18th (Spring Break)                                     Wednesday March 20th (Spring Break)
Monday March 25th (Spring Break)                                     Wednesday March 27th (Spring Break)  
Monday April 1st 3:15pm to 4:30pm                                Wednesday April 3rd 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Monday April 8th 3:15pm to 5:15pm                                Wednesday April 10th No Rehearsal-Sectionals
Monday April 15th 3:15pm to 5:15pm                              Wednesday April 17th No Rehearsal-Sectionals
Monday April 22nd No Rehearsal Easter Monday                Wednesday April 24th No Rehearsal-Sectionals
Monday April 29th 2:15pm to 3:30pm(Kiwanis)             Wednesday May 1st 3:15pm to 4:30pm (Kiwanis)
Monday May 6th 3:15pm to 5:15pm                                  Wednesday May 8th No Rehearsal-Sectionals
Monday May 13th 3:15pm to 5:15pm                                Wednesday May 15th No Rehearsal-Sectionals   
Monday May 20th No Rehearsal Victoria Day                     Wednesday May 22nd 3:15pm to 4:30pm (Grad Band)
Monday May 27th 3:15pm to 4:30 pm(Spring Concert)  Wednesday May 29th 3:15pm to 4:30pm (Spring Concert)
Monday June 3rd (Finals Playing Exams)                             Wednesday June 5th (Final Playing Exams)
Monday June 10th (Final Playing Exams)                             Wednesday June 12th No Rehearsal
Monday June 17th (Final Playing Exams)                             Wednesday June 19th ALL MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS                                                                                                             RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL



Important Dates

May 2nd (Kiwanis Festival)
May 23rd (School Leaving Ceremony)
May 30th (Final Spring Concert)