Current News
June.04.23
This is the final week of formal rehearsals.
Music Trip
-Thank you to everyone that took part in the Boston/NY trip. It was a wonderful group to travel with and there were many memories made!
Music Awards- June 11th @ 6:30pm in the Portia White Auditorium
Our end of the year concert will feature all our ensembles plus some TMS bands.
All music students are asked to be in the music room at 6pm in formal uniform.
All Grads are asked to return their Music Uniform the Monday after this concert with your name on it.
Music Festival Results
Congratulations to the CEC Choir on your Provincial Music Festival performance! Your adjudication will be shared this week.
Music Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities
-TDSBA Summer Bursaries
Students returning to the CEC Music program next year are welcome to apply for a summer music camp bursary. All students need to do is write a letter to the TDSBA explaining the music camp they plan on attending and why they want to attend.
Summer Rentals
-Students who would like to keep their instrument over the summer only have to pay $20! Please see Mr.MacLeod for a rental form.
Music Camp Opportunities
Acadia Music Camp- July 2-8th-CLICK HERE
Mount Allison Summer Academy-9-15th-CLICK HERE
If there are more, please let Mr.MacLeod know!
Graduation-June 29th
CEC Graduation takes place at the RECC. Choir and Symphonic Band play from 7-7:30pm before the ceremony and one song during the ceremony. This is our last time making music with our Grade 12 students. There will only be one rehearsal on Wednesday June 28th from 3:15-5pm. The band is joined by up and coming junior high students and former CEC alumni. We are usually done by 8pm. Dress is all black.
Band Buddy & Music President
-This Monday during Symphonic rehearsal we will vote for the Band Buddy Award. This goes to a Gr.12 student that was encouraging, friendly, and added positivity to each rehearsal.
-We need to elect a new Music President for the 2023/24 year. If you are. interested in running for music president please let Mr.MacLeod know by 3pm on Monday. Voting will happen Thursday evening and the winner will be announced Sunday during our awards.
April.02.23
All Rehearsals Return
Starting this Monday all rehearsals are back to normal. As time is very limited before our Festival performances, every rehearsal is very important.
Music Trip
All students going on this trip need to submit a photocopy of their passport to Cathy
.
Mar.19.23
I hope everyone has had a restful March Break. Just a couple of reminders to share and a couple of music festival times added.
Bass Clinic
Dr. Paul Ruska from St.Fx will be giving a bass clinic on Monday, March 20th from 1:45-3pm. He will be talking about upright and electric techniques.
Music Trip
-Balance Owing- Due Monday, March 20th
NS Youth Wind Ensemble
Auditions are not open for the 23-24 season. To be part of this provincial honour band check out: https://nsywe.com/?page_id=2889
Deadline: March 31st
Upcoming Performances
Footloose Musical
March 25, 26, 29, 31, Apr 1st
New Glasgow Music Festival
Wed.April 19th- Symphonic (5:15pm) Jazz Ens (7:50pm) NNEC
Thurs.April 20th- Choir (7:00pm) Trinity United
Truro Music Festival
Tues. April 25- Choir (time TBA)
Wed. April 26th- CEC AV Room
Jazz Ensemble-1:30pm
Woodwind Ens- 2:15pm
Perc Ens- 2:30pm
Symphonic- 3:00pm
Thurs. April 27th- CEC AV Room
Funk Band- 1:00pm
Studio 98- 1:15pm
Phedora- 1:30pm
Still Guys Are- 1:45pm
Rock Ensemble- 2:00pm
LOS PRIMOS TICKET REQUEST
Jan.03.23
There are no rehearsals this week, but students are encouraged to spot by the band/choir room for their new music.
Upcoming Clinicians
Drummer & CEC Alumni, Will Fisher - Jan.6th
Acadia University Music Professor, Mark Adam- Jan.9th
Vocal Trio, Brigid- Jan.13th
Vocalist, Brenna Conrad- Feb.9th
More to come!
Music Trip
Travel Dates- May 24th-29th
Next Deposit Due Jan.30th ($500)
Los Primos Raffle Fundraiser- Students sell tickets for a trip to Cuba and receive 50% back from their sales. Tickets will be distributed next week.
Upcoming Performances
Choirs For Comfort
Choir @ First United- Feb.04th 3pm (1:15pm rehearsal with all choirs)
All Jazzed Up
Jazz Ensemble/Choir/Jazz Combos/Rock Ens @ Truro Legion- Feb.25th
Dec.01.22
-We have 71 students in the music program. Mr.MacLeod has been sporting a new haircut for the last couple of weeks.
-We have fitted students for music uniforms at CEC. If you still do not have a formal uniform let Mr.MacLeod know asap. They will be needed for our Holiday concert.
-Big Thank you to the music professors from St. Fx and Dalhousie that shared their expertise and music with us this past month.
-The CEC Jazz Ensemble submitted a video for the CBC Music Class Challenge. Top 10 will be announced next week, with the Top 3 being announced in 2 weeks. The full video can be viewed here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR61vVY3KMs
-Congratulations to the Symphonic Band and Choir on a wonderful Remembrance Day Ceremony. Students performed very well and were very respectful throughout the presentation.
Music Trip
We have 50 students signed up for the NY/Boston Trip. There will be a very important email sent tomorrow regarding this month's trip payment.
Citrus Fundraiser
Pick up date will be December 13th @ CEC.
Upcoming Performances
Jazz Ensemble @ The Truro Mall- Dec.10th
-The Truro Mall welcomes back the CEC Jazz Ensemble again for holiday tunes at 12-2 pm in the Mall centre.
Holiday Concert @ CEC- Dec.11th
-Our Annual Holiday concert taking place in the CEC AV Room featuring all ensembles. Students are asked to be in their formal uniforms by 6pm in the band/choir room. Concert begins at 6:30pm.
Bridgid Concert ft. CEC Choir @ First United- Dec.16th
-Local group Brigid will be performing a holiday concert that will feature the CEC Choir.
Nov.06.22
-We have over 70 students in the music program! Mr.MacLeod will be getting a new haircut.
It is a busy week!
-This Monday we will have our uniform fittings during Symphonic Rehearsal 3:15-5pm
-This Tuesday the Jazz Ensemble will be recording at the Marigold from 9-10am
-This Wednesday St.FX faculty will be performing during A Block in the band room. All are welcome. There will also be a run through of the Remembrance Day ceremony last period for all Symphonic and Choir members.
-This Thursday we will have our Remembrance Day ceremony first period. All Music students are asked wear their formal uniforms.
Sept.14.22
CEC Music Registration
CEC Music Handbook-this is filled with important info!
Sept.09.22
First Symphonic rehearsal will be happening Monday, September 19th (3:15-5pm) and the first choir rehearsal will be Thursday September 22nd (3:15-4:30pm).
If you are interested in joining our music program, please fill out the MUSIC INTEREST FORM and check out our 2022 CEC Music Handbook!
Aug.29.22
We are excited to start making music again. Check back soon for information about this school year!
This is the final week of formal rehearsals.
Music Trip
-Thank you to everyone that took part in the Boston/NY trip. It was a wonderful group to travel with and there were many memories made!
Music Awards- June 11th @ 6:30pm in the Portia White Auditorium
Our end of the year concert will feature all our ensembles plus some TMS bands.
All music students are asked to be in the music room at 6pm in formal uniform.
All Grads are asked to return their Music Uniform the Monday after this concert with your name on it.
Music Festival Results
Congratulations to the CEC Choir on your Provincial Music Festival performance! Your adjudication will be shared this week.
Music Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities
-TDSBA Summer Bursaries
Students returning to the CEC Music program next year are welcome to apply for a summer music camp bursary. All students need to do is write a letter to the TDSBA explaining the music camp they plan on attending and why they want to attend.
Summer Rentals
-Students who would like to keep their instrument over the summer only have to pay $20! Please see Mr.MacLeod for a rental form.
Music Camp Opportunities
Acadia Music Camp- July 2-8th-CLICK HERE
Mount Allison Summer Academy-9-15th-CLICK HERE
If there are more, please let Mr.MacLeod know!
Graduation-June 29th
CEC Graduation takes place at the RECC. Choir and Symphonic Band play from 7-7:30pm before the ceremony and one song during the ceremony. This is our last time making music with our Grade 12 students. There will only be one rehearsal on Wednesday June 28th from 3:15-5pm. The band is joined by up and coming junior high students and former CEC alumni. We are usually done by 8pm. Dress is all black.
Band Buddy & Music President
-This Monday during Symphonic rehearsal we will vote for the Band Buddy Award. This goes to a Gr.12 student that was encouraging, friendly, and added positivity to each rehearsal.
-We need to elect a new Music President for the 2023/24 year. If you are. interested in running for music president please let Mr.MacLeod know by 3pm on Monday. Voting will happen Thursday evening and the winner will be announced Sunday during our awards.
April.02.23
All Rehearsals Return
Starting this Monday all rehearsals are back to normal. As time is very limited before our Festival performances, every rehearsal is very important.
Music Trip
All students going on this trip need to submit a photocopy of their passport to Cathy
.
Mar.19.23
I hope everyone has had a restful March Break. Just a couple of reminders to share and a couple of music festival times added.
Bass Clinic
Dr. Paul Ruska from St.Fx will be giving a bass clinic on Monday, March 20th from 1:45-3pm. He will be talking about upright and electric techniques.
Music Trip
-Balance Owing- Due Monday, March 20th
NS Youth Wind Ensemble
Auditions are not open for the 23-24 season. To be part of this provincial honour band check out: https://nsywe.com/?page_id=2889
Deadline: March 31st
Upcoming Performances
Footloose Musical
March 25, 26, 29, 31, Apr 1st
New Glasgow Music Festival
Wed.April 19th- Symphonic (5:15pm) Jazz Ens (7:50pm) NNEC
Thurs.April 20th- Choir (7:00pm) Trinity United
Truro Music Festival
Tues. April 25- Choir (time TBA)
Wed. April 26th- CEC AV Room
Jazz Ensemble-1:30pm
Woodwind Ens- 2:15pm
Perc Ens- 2:30pm
Symphonic- 3:00pm
Thurs. April 27th- CEC AV Room
Funk Band- 1:00pm
Studio 98- 1:15pm
Phedora- 1:30pm
Still Guys Are- 1:45pm
Rock Ensemble- 2:00pm
LOS PRIMOS TICKET REQUEST
Jan.03.23
There are no rehearsals this week, but students are encouraged to spot by the band/choir room for their new music.
Upcoming Clinicians
Drummer & CEC Alumni, Will Fisher - Jan.6th
Acadia University Music Professor, Mark Adam- Jan.9th
Vocal Trio, Brigid- Jan.13th
Vocalist, Brenna Conrad- Feb.9th
More to come!
Music Trip
Travel Dates- May 24th-29th
Next Deposit Due Jan.30th ($500)
Los Primos Raffle Fundraiser- Students sell tickets for a trip to Cuba and receive 50% back from their sales. Tickets will be distributed next week.
Upcoming Performances
Choirs For Comfort
Choir @ First United- Feb.04th 3pm (1:15pm rehearsal with all choirs)
All Jazzed Up
Jazz Ensemble/Choir/Jazz Combos/Rock Ens @ Truro Legion- Feb.25th
Dec.01.22
-We have 71 students in the music program. Mr.MacLeod has been sporting a new haircut for the last couple of weeks.
-We have fitted students for music uniforms at CEC. If you still do not have a formal uniform let Mr.MacLeod know asap. They will be needed for our Holiday concert.
-Big Thank you to the music professors from St. Fx and Dalhousie that shared their expertise and music with us this past month.
-The CEC Jazz Ensemble submitted a video for the CBC Music Class Challenge. Top 10 will be announced next week, with the Top 3 being announced in 2 weeks. The full video can be viewed here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR61vVY3KMs
-Congratulations to the Symphonic Band and Choir on a wonderful Remembrance Day Ceremony. Students performed very well and were very respectful throughout the presentation.
Music Trip
We have 50 students signed up for the NY/Boston Trip. There will be a very important email sent tomorrow regarding this month's trip payment.
Citrus Fundraiser
Pick up date will be December 13th @ CEC.
Upcoming Performances
Jazz Ensemble @ The Truro Mall- Dec.10th
-The Truro Mall welcomes back the CEC Jazz Ensemble again for holiday tunes at 12-2 pm in the Mall centre.
Holiday Concert @ CEC- Dec.11th
-Our Annual Holiday concert taking place in the CEC AV Room featuring all ensembles. Students are asked to be in their formal uniforms by 6pm in the band/choir room. Concert begins at 6:30pm.
Bridgid Concert ft. CEC Choir @ First United- Dec.16th
-Local group Brigid will be performing a holiday concert that will feature the CEC Choir.
Nov.06.22
-We have over 70 students in the music program! Mr.MacLeod will be getting a new haircut.
It is a busy week!
-This Monday we will have our uniform fittings during Symphonic Rehearsal 3:15-5pm
-This Tuesday the Jazz Ensemble will be recording at the Marigold from 9-10am
-This Wednesday St.FX faculty will be performing during A Block in the band room. All are welcome. There will also be a run through of the Remembrance Day ceremony last period for all Symphonic and Choir members.
-This Thursday we will have our Remembrance Day ceremony first period. All Music students are asked wear their formal uniforms.
Sept.14.22
CEC Music Registration
CEC Music Handbook-this is filled with important info!
Sept.09.22
First Symphonic rehearsal will be happening Monday, September 19th (3:15-5pm) and the first choir rehearsal will be Thursday September 22nd (3:15-4:30pm).
If you are interested in joining our music program, please fill out the MUSIC INTEREST FORM and check out our 2022 CEC Music Handbook!
Aug.29.22
We are excited to start making music again. Check back soon for information about this school year!
