From the Rocket Newsletter – Welcome back to school Spencer Musicians and Parents! We hope that your summer was full of family, fun, relaxation and sunshine. Our Spencer musicians in Middle and High School are off to a great start this fall, and are already making some great music. We are excited about what this year has in store!
FALL CONCERT
Monday, October 15, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. • LTCA
The crunch of leaves, the smell of wood smoke and…the sounds of music fill the autumn air! Join Spencer Junior and Senior High School Musicians as they present their first performance of the school year.
BEGINNING BAND PARENT MEETING
Mr. Veale will begin the process of having fifth grade students “try out” instruments. This will culminate with a parent meeting which will be held in the band room on Monday, October 29 at 7:00p.m.
MARAWOOD ALL-CONFERENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 • 7:00 p.m. • Edgar High School
Outstanding choral and instrumental musicians from across the Marawood Conference will spend the day rehearsing with their two guest conductors, before presenting a Grand Finale Concert that showcases their creative accomplishments. The festival is being hosted by Edgar High School. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. in their HS gymnasium and is open to the public free of charge.
Merry & Bright
The Spencer Music Department will present MERRY & BRIGHT, a concert of holiday choral and handbell music from many traditions and centuries, beginning at 7:30pm Monday, December 17th in the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts. Come, warm up and enjoy the music of Spencer’s singers and ringers to commence your holiday festivities! There’s no admission charge.
2019 WINTER BAND CONCERT
Monday, January 7, 2019 • 7:30 p.m. • LTCA
It may be chilly outside, but the Spencer Junior and Senior High Bands and Jazz Bands will warm up the night with performances of their first semester repertoire. Free admission!
