Mr. Varillas' Music Blog:

25 November 2011

The Wingham Christmas Parade is at 11:00am and travels south down Josephine St.

Senior Band members, this is a reminder to meet in the music room on Saturday morning at 9:30. Bring your hats, mitts, extra layer of sweaters/pants/socks and a blanket if you wish! Feel free to also bring some decorations for your music stand and a "Santa" hat!

At the end of the parade, the truck will drop us off at the school so we can put instruments and music stands away. We should be done by 12:00 at the latest.

See you there!

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