Updates all around!

For Ennio, who asked what my ALL-TIME favourite band piece was.  I said easily it has to be "Alvamar Overture" by James Barnes.  Second place is "The Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron" by David Holsinger - check them both out below. I was lucky enough to be able to play both of these pieces at International Music Camp (IMC) when I was in Grade 11. Phenomenal experience!

Band playing tests are done and only a few of you still "owe" me a test (Mackenzie E-L, Cameron, Kiera W, Nara, Shawna, Emma, Mimoza, Kacie).  I can put those marks in for next term, so no panic.  A couple of you still need to get me your theory print outs (Andy and Lauryn).  If I don't have them before report cards are submitted, then your playing tests will be the mark represented on your report card - theory can go on there next term.

Health 7 work for the next 1-2 classes: Read pg. 402-435 and do questions #1-16 at the end of the chapter.

Choir will be singing a couple Beatles songs at the next mass (Monday, Jan. 27th), and we have a rhythm section to groove along with - piano, bass, and drums (with brushes!).  Very cool!

A total of 37 registrations went in for the PA Music Festival on Friday.  These include vocal solos, duets, quartets, and a quintet, 3 choirs, 2 bands, an alto saxophone solo, 2 tenor saxophone solos, a trumpet duet, and 2 speech arts entries.  So impressive!  Way to support the arts, Rivier! :)

This week there will be no Chamber Choir due to exams.  Study hard, seniors!

Sleeping Beauty hair and make-up run will take place Thursday from 7-9pm for the fairies, goons, Maleficent, and all hair and make-up crew.