It’s a new era for the two elementary school bands who gave a concert at Skyview Jr. High School in Bothell on Friday, 11 December. It’s now Mr. Charles Fix’s era, and his first elementary band concert at Skyview was a huge success. The school cafeteria was overflowing with parents, relatives, and friends—it was SRO (Standing Room Only). Mr. Fix is the new band and orchestra director (see my post of 22 September 2015).

The 1st year (5th grade) elementary band opened the program with three Christmas pieces:

• “Good King Wencelas”- traditional English carol
• “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”- American carol
• “Jingle Bells”- by J.S. Pierpont, arr. Chuck Elledge

The 2nd year (6th grade) elementary band finished with these:

• “Regal March” – by Bruce Pearson, arr. Chuck Elledge
• “The Second Storm” – Robert W. Smith
• “Imperium” – by Michael Sweeney

The 1st year band is exceptionally large (75). I’m tickled that about half the band is comprised of the brass section alone. There are 30 trumpeters and 8 trombonists! In a short time, they have learned their lessons well.

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