Thursday 17 November 2016

Citrus 2016



Citrus Campaign

Our Citrus Campaign will run from November 17 to December 2, with delivery December 15 and 16 at Produce Depot 2446 Bank St. (8:00am-9:00pm). 

Order forms can be found here
Pick Up Receipts can be found here



So How Does This Citrus Drive Thing Work?

1.  We are selling Citrus to support our Music Program.  We are partnering with our local Produce Depot at 2446 Bank Street to provide fresh Red Florida Grapefruit and Fresh California Oranges.

2.  Orders may be taken between now and December 2.  Prices are as follows;


Small
Large
California Orange
$28
$45
Florida Red Grapefruit
$28
$45


3.  When a customer orders, fill in their name on the main order sheet.  They must pay at the time of order.  Cash and Cheques are both acceptable.  Cheques should be made payable to Hillcrest High School, with ‘citrus’ written on the memo line.  Then fill out and give them a pick up receipt.

4.  Customers can pick up their citrus on Thursday December 15 or Friday December 16 by going to the Produce Depot (2446 Bank Street) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.  They can approach any clerk or cashier with their pick up receipt and receive service.

5.  Orders must be received by the end of the school day on Friday December 2.


Thanks, and have a Great Fundraiser!



Want to Volunteer at Capital Region Musicfest?








We are hosting Capital Region Musicfest right here at Hillcrest in February!

Are you interested in volunteering?
Duties would include meeting participating bands and guiding them around our school to the auditorium, library, and gym, answering questions and generally being helpful! Hours that you work outside of class time can be used towards your 40 hours of community service required for graduation.

You may volunteer to work for the Concert Band days here at Hillcrest (February 22-25) or the Jazz Band days at Longfield-Davidson Heights SS in Barrhaven (March 3-4)

If you are interested, you must fill out the online form here.

All volunteers will receive a free Musicfest Staff t-shirt.

Please note: volunteers are organized by Musicfest staff, not Ms. Hunter or Ms. Reeks.  You must fill out the online form and they will be in contact with you. 

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Music Spirit Wear!

*Online ordering opens Friday, September 30 and closes Friday, October 14
*Orders will only be accepted online at http://www.shopgadar.ca/collections/hillcrest-music
*Sample sizes are available in the music room to try on prior to ordering







Monday 27 June 2016

Important Dates for the 2016-2017 School Year

Important Dates for the 2016-2017 School Year


August 31                                                     Honk and Blow for Incoming Grade 9s!
September 6                                                First Day of Classes
September 8                                                First Senior Band Rehearsal
September 8                                                Music Parent's Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Week of September 12                                All Ensemble Rehearsals Start
September 21                                              Meet the Teacher (Mass band) 
October 7                                                    P.A. Day
November 11                                                Remembrance Day (Senior band)
November 18                                                P.A. Day
November TBD                                            Awards Ceremony (Jazz Band) 
Thursday December 15                    Music Night (Part I Band Summative)
December 24 – Jan 6                                   Christmas Break
January 20                                                   Senior Class Bistro Night, 7pm
January 24 - 27                                            Exams
January 30                                                   P.A. Day
January 31                                                    First Day Semester 2
February 17                                                 Board Wide P.A. Day
February 20                                                 Family Day
February 22-25                           CRMF (Band/Small Ensemble Festival)
Hosted right here at Hillcrest High School
March 3-4                                 CRMF (Jazz Band Festival)
March 13 - 17                                               March Break
March 24                                                     Massed Band Event with Alexander Shelley
April 6 - April 13                                          Band Trip
April 14 - 17                                                 Easter Weekend
March 23 - May 7                                        All-Star Band (invitation only)
Rehearsals: Thursday, March 23-May 4
Thursday, March 23--5-10pm
Thursday, March 30--6-10pm
Thursday, April 6--6-10pm
Thursday, April 13--6-10pm
Thursday, April 20--6-10pm
Thursday, April 27--6-10pm
Thursday, May 4--6-10pm
Saturday, May 6 Dress Rehearsal

Sunday, May 7 Gala Concert

April 6-13                                                   Band Trip to Cuba
May 1                                      Music Monday
May 18                                    Music Night (Part II Band Summative)
May 22                                                        Victoria Day
June 20 - 27                                                Exams
June 30                                                       Commencement (9-11 band members only)

Fundraising: Campaign Dates
See our fundraising page above for more information!

Fall Bulb Fundraiser: September 8 - 22, 2016

Citrus: November 17 - December 2, 2016, pick up at Produce Depot 2446 Bank Street December 15 and 16, 8:00am-9:00pm

Spring Seeds Fundraiser: February 2 - 13, 2017

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Band Trip 2017 - Itinerary and Information

Students have been discussing a tour to Cuba and there is enough interest to proceed.  We have run three in the past, and the trip is simply amazing.  This is very different than any resort- type vacation you or others may have taken.  We would be based in Havana.  It is a true music trip - we perform with and at Cuban Arts Schools, attend Latin Music and dance workshops, see traditional cultural performances and go to arts centres.  There is a day trip to the Vinales Valley, and of course we attend several live Jazz performances.  The whole group eats breakfast, lunch and dinner together each day.  The group is together at all times.  The tours are run by a company that exclusively operates student exchanges between Canada and Cuba and has done so for the past 30 years.  As such, they have unparalleled access to musicians and workshops that are not normally open to the visiting public.  We feel that this is the last year that students will be able to experience a Cuban way of life that will change dramatically with the influx of American tourists and culture.


CLICK BELOW FOR THE ITINERARY!                           VIDEOS OF OTHER SCHOOLS VISITING CUBA!

                                                    


INFORMATION LETTER

The company is requesting $300 per person deposit for the end of June.  In order for us to meet that deadline, we need deposits from people by June 17.

We are happy to work with you to help with deposit schedules and fundraising.  This is an amazing opportunity to see Cuba before it will change irrevocably.  Please email jeannie.hunter@ocdsb.ca with questions/concerns. 

Friday 13 May 2016

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Congratulations on Amazing Work at Musicfest Nationals!!  We brought home a Gold medal and two Silver medals, while participating in Nationals for the first time in Hillcrest's 55 year history.  We are so proud of you!

You can listen to our award winning performances here;

Flute Choir
Scarborough Fair
Flutes and Vegetables

Percussion Ensemble
Magic Carpet
Korobeyniki

Sax Ensemble
Rise of the Ancients
You Must Know

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Wednesday 2 March 2016

Festival Results and Recordings!


After a fun, music-filled week of hosting, performing, and volunteering at festival, the results are in! 

Junior Band - SILVER
Massed Band - SILVER
Senior Band - SILVER
Flute Choir - GOLD
Clarinet Choir - SILVER
Sax Ensemble - GOLD
Brass Choir - SILVER
Percussion Ensemble - GOLD
Jazz Band - SILVER

Congratulations on outstanding performances!  You should all be very proud of how you played and performed - we were both very pleased and proud of all of you!!! :)

Below you will find the recordings for each of our ensembles.
All of the pieces are part of one long track, so you will have to fast forward through the breaks -