Hello to my community band contacts! The next WVW Workshop (10th Anniversary!) will be March 6,7 2015 We again have fantastic conductors lined up – Dr. Gerard Morris (University of Puget Sound) and Dr. Mark Hopkins (Acadia University). Dr. Hopkins was the conductor of the first workshop – before it had a name, a jazz jam or even a registration form! It was because we had so much fun with Mark that we decided that it had to be continued. Dr. Morris was at the Vic Lewis Band Festival in Canmore this fall and the kids just loved him. Gerard is looking forward to returning to Canmore in March. As you know, participation may have to be limited because of the size of the stage and band room. Last year we had 64 in the Grade 4.5-5 band and 45 in the Grade 3-4 band and that was just about maximum. While many participants return year after year, there is always some turn over because some people just can’t make it every year… so new people needn’t be discouraged. Please forward this information to your members and encourage them to register ASAP. It’s first come - first registered so they need to make sure they are the first! NOTES: When new registrants are filling out their forms, it is important for them to know that I strongly encourage the directors to choose music AT the stated band levels (Grade 3-4 and Grade 4.5-5) – not to downgrade. I have maintained the workshop price at $55 but the Ramada Inn & Suites prices have increased and they are now charging $5.99 +GST for the breakfast buffet (which they say has been upgraded). We have the Canmore Golf and Curling Club dining room for the jazz jam again. It is an ideal venue and we are looking forward to another great social time. I have added choice of parts to the registration form. I will do my best to accommodate people’s wishes but, of course, it will depend on what assortment of choices I receive. I hope to see many of your band members in Canmore! Jane Kaczmer West Valley Winds Workshop
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:37:06 +0000
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