Welcome Back!

Aren't we all super-excited to be back at school? I know I am! Orchestra is shaping up to be even more awesome this year, and Mr. B is hoping to have all of you showing off your skills more than ever. Mr. B as usual had a very busy summer not only keeping up with the horses and cowboy-type work, but teaching at fiddle camps, participating in a concert celebrating the 110th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary in Saskatchewan in 1903, and attending the 2013 Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition where his son Wyatt was a showcase performer. BTW, first place in that competition went to James Steele, from Saskatoon! Go Western Canada!
I hope all of you who are signed up for orchestra are as enthusiastic about the program as Mr. B and I are! It really is such a wonderful opportunity and you would be amazed at what just a few minutes of regular practice each night will do for you over the school year! Remember to keep an eye on that orchestra schedule - it is vitally important to attend those classes and your subject teachers are aware of that and will arrange for you to catch up on what you have missed in your other classes. Speaking from Quinn's experience, she was a bit apprehensive at first - she waited until grade eight to sign up - but it became one of the favourite parts of her day! I really, really hope for that for all of you this year!

Mr. Bernier playing at the 110th Anniversary concert of the Sisters in July.