Shawnigan Concert Band

Our Jr/Sr Concert Band is currently preparing for the University of Victoria's Bandfest, where bands from all over the Northwest gather to share their passion. We recently had the opportunity to present our pieces to the Shawnigan community and were very thankful for the opportunity to play in a bigger space. When playing in a fairly "tight" environment, one's sound blends quite nicely but many of the articulation and intonation issues are lost to the musician because of the increased volume. Playing in the Chapel lets the student hear themselves a little more clearly so they can fix things if need be. The two pieces played for the School were “El Capitan,” a march by John Philip Sousa and “Three Folk Miniatures,” a medley of three French Canadian Folk Songs. Both are used in festivals across Canada and represent music rated at the 300 level of difficulty. Best of luck to the band at the festival!

– Ralph Fraser

Photos by Stephen Lane