The Grade 7 Concert Band will be attending this in conjunction with their Drumheller Science Trip across April 26 and 27, 2016.  Forms were already to be turned in.  If forms were not yet turned in due to concerns about cost or missing Alberta Health Care IDs, please turn the forms in now, and arrangements can be made so your students do not miss out.

The Junior and Senior Concert Bands will be attending on April 28, 2016.  Departure will be at 8:45 AM immediately after TAP.  Return time is expected to be approximately 3:15 PM.  Forms were distributed this week, and are to be returned by Friday, April 22, 2016.  We are seeking 3 chaperones for this single daylight hour trip, and if you can join us, I would be happy to cover your feeding expenses.

Any questions, please contact Mr. Windsor at jwindsor@redeemer.ab.ca.

We would like to congratulate our students who performed at the Highwood Lions Music Festival on their success this year.  This is the first year NDC has entered solo/duet/trio/quartet performances, and it was very successful.  Of note, NDC would like to congratulate the following students on their exceptional success;

• Alvin Autida, Prince Parel and Nikka Salubre (all in Grade 10, less than 1 year experience on their instrument) were recognized as "Most Promising" in the Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion category.  They performed an arrangement of "Ode To Joy" by Ludwig van Beethoven.
• Xavier Carballo was invited to perform at the Adjudicator's Showcase as the student with the highest mark in the Guitar discipline.  He performed an arrangement "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri and David Hodges
• Morgan Hall and Abby Martens received a scholarship for their performance of a flute duet "Continuum" by Val Sherman.

Congratulations once again to all who represented NDC at the Highwood Lions Music Festival.

Every Senior Concert Band member and some Junior and Grade 7 students have been registered in the Highwood Lions Music Festival.  Your performance times are on Friday, April 15 in the morning.  As this is not a school day, no classes will be impacted, and students will need to arrange transportation for themselves.  The festival takes place at the High River United Church downtown.

Rules and Expectations: Students will need to consult this schedule to see when their 40-minute session begins.  Students are expected to:

• arrive at least 15 minutes before the beginning of their 40-minute session;
• remain in the sanctuary for the entirety of their 40-minute session;
• have their sheet music, as well as a copy for the adjudicator, with them; and
• take their instrument with them (Mr. Windsor will not be caring for instruments).

Any further questions, please forward them to Mr. Windsor.

The Grade 7 Concert Band will be attending this in conjunction with their Drumheller Science Trip across April 26 and 27, 2016.  Forms were already to be turned in.  If forms were not yet turned in due to concerns about cost or missing Alberta Health Care IDs, please turn the forms in now, and arrangements can be made so your students do not miss out.

The Junior and Senior Concert Bands will be attending on April 28, 2016.  Departure will be at 8:45 AM immediately after TAP.  Return time is expected to be approximately 5:15 PM, including a stop at an entertainment venue on the way home.  Final details will be announced this upcoming week, watch this site for that update.

Any questions, please contact Mr. Windsor at jwindsor@redeemer.ab.ca.