Author: Bob Kanygin

Hi all, Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, Oct. 14th.
1) Chorales-Assorted Chorales 2) Warm-up Piece-Make Our Garden Grow 3) Three Classic Dances 4) Hebrides Suite 5) Cape Breton Trilogy (Small Break) 6) Overview of Selections for Camp Hill Concert (from Funny Books)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Take care and see you on Tuesday. Dave

Hi all,
#1) Camp Hill Veterans Concert- Sunday Oct. 19th at 2 pm
Here are the details for the Sunday Oct 19th concert at Camp Hill Veterans along with the program order of pieces.
The HCB concert at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building is on Sunday, Oct. 19th at 2 pm in the main foyer on the ground floor. The address is 5955 Veterans Memorial Lane <www.google.com/maps/search/5955+Veterans+Memorial+Lane?entry=gmail&source=g> in Halifax and access to the building is through the front doors facing the street.
Members are asked to arrive no later than 1:15 pm and please bring your own music stand (and stand lights if desired).
Set-up crew please arrive at 1 pm.
Dress for the concert is the band shirts or plain black top with black pants/skirt and black shoes and black socks.
There is free parking provided for us in their underground parking facility and access to that parking garage is outside to the left of the main doors down the ramp. Once inside and parked, use the elevator to come up to the main floor foyer.
There is a band room designated for us on the main floor and you will be directed to that room when you are in the foyer. We can leave cases and coats in that room but I recommend that you bring all valuables with you to the band set-up area.
They ask that we please wear masks when we are moving about the building and there should be disposable masks available in the foyer. Unfortunately, Camp Hill is *limiting audience members for this performance to residents and staff only *because of health and safety considerations.
Program Order
1) Armed Forces March Past 2) Sentimental Journey (Instrumental Version) 3) Syncopated Clock 4) Benny Goodman: King of Swing 5) Cape St. Mary’s 6) A Tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein 7) The Music Man 8) Jersey Boys 9) Remembering Vera Lynn 10) Disney Blockbusters
#2) HCB Shared Concert with Halifax Trombone Summit-Oct. 21st at Bella Rose
Our shared concert with the Halifax Trombone Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 21st is at 7 pm on the stage of the Bella Rose.
I am asking the stage setup volunteers to come in for 6 pm to set the stage.
The rest of the band are asked to arrive at the band room no later than 6:15. Doors open at 6:30.
We will assemble on the stage around 6:40 to get a band picture taken before our Chorale warm-up and tuning.
The band will use the Halifax West band room to assemble and to warm-up and the Trombone Summit will be in the Green Room (next door) for their assembly/warm-up.
Dress for the concert is the HCB shirt (with our crest) or a plain black shirt and black pants/skirt with black socks and footwear. HCB performs first (at 7) with the following order of selections.
Three Classic Dances Hebrides Suite Make Our Garden Grow Cape Breton Trilogy
After our set, we will have to strike the stage to a certain degree to create a good space for the Trombone Summit set-up and I will provide instructions for that at the time. They will finish the concert with their set and their selections will be  announced as they perform them.
Again, please try to encourage family and friends to attend. Admission is by freewill offering at the door.

Hi all,
First of all, thanks to all those who came out to perform (and those who came to listen!) on the waterfront for the HMCS Sackville Benefit concert on Sept. 27th. Great weather and a fine performance of some classic arrangements made for a very enjoyable day. I know Austin Collett and the staff and crew of the ship were very pleased with the support and the music. Bravo!
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, Oct. 7th for all members.
1) Chorales-Bride of Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece- Minuet from Three Classic Dances 3) Hebrides Suite 4) Make Our Garden Grow 5) Images 6) Gavotte and Rigaudon from Three Classic Dances 7) Greensleeves 8) Cape Breton Trilogy
Thanks and see you on Tuesday. Dave

Hi
Please note that the rehearsal for Tuesday September 30 is cancelled. The school is closed due to Truth and Reconciliation Day. Next rehearsal is Tuesday October 7.
Thanks Dave

Hi all, For all members, this is the first of a series of weekly email memos that get sent out by Bob Kanygin with rehearsal notes for the upcoming weekly Tuesday evening rehearsals. Along with these, this memo also includes details for our upcoming performance on the waterfront on Saturday, Sept. 27th by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. That performance will only include returning band members from last year’s roster and our new members are encouraged and welcome to attend the event as audience. See details below.
Rehearsal Notes (for all members)
1) Warm-up Chorales-Son of Assorted and Bride of Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece-portions of Greensleeves 3) Three Classic Dances 4) Hebrides Suite 5) Cape Breton Trilogy
*7:30 pm-At this point, we will do the 50/50 draw and then new members will be dismissed for the evening*. Remaining members will then rehearse portions of the concert repertoire for the waterfront performance (end at 8:30)
*2025 HMCS Sackville Benefit Performance Saturday, September 27th/2025-1:30 to 3 pm The Anchor Yard behind the Maritime Museum*
The HCB performance for the HMCS Sackville Benefit performance will run from 1:30 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, September 27th on the boardwalk area behind the Maritime Museum (by the Wave) which is located on the waterfront directly behind the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
I would like everyone to please meet at the performance location by 1 pm on Saturday and give yourself ample time to find parking in the pay lots near the venue or on the streets surrounding the waterfront area. Also, anyone who can help with set-up of chairs, etc for the performance are asked to meet at the venue anytime after 12:45 pm. There is a room provided in the museum for cases and coats and you will be directed to that area when you arrive at the Anchor Yard site. Also, please bring your own music folders, music stand and clothes pins to secure the music. Dress for the performance is the band shirts, black pants/skirt and black shoes/socks. If you don’t have a band shirt yet, please just wear all black.  Also, consider bringing a wind breaker or warm jacket.
Please note: There is no rain venue or rain date for this performance.
Cancellation notification will be via email from Bob Kanygin to all members before 12 noon on the day of the performance.
Please don’t hesitate to email Bob or to call my cell at (902) 266-3365 with any  concerns regarding this performance.
Our program will be as follows:
Opening-O Canada/Maple Leaf Forever a) Heart of Oak/Colonel Bogey (from Armed Forces March Past) b) Sentimental Journey (instrumental version) c) The Music Man d) Remembering Vera Lynn e) Rodgers and Hammerstein f) Benny Goodman g) Carole King h) Disney Medley i) Jersey Boys j) Baby Elephant Walk k) Cape St. Mary’s l) Syncopated Clock (optional) m) Magnificent 7
Thanks and see you all at rehearsal on Tuesday! Dave

Hi
The HCB Executive met on Sep 2 and decided the following:
1. First Rehearsal Tuesday Sep 9, 6:30-8:30 pm in the band room of Halifax West High School. Please try to be in your seat and ready to play by 6:30 pm. 2. Annual fee will be $125.00   (no change from last year). 3. Our on-line registration form is found at: HCB Registration Form <docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDgBSco4zGeAjEK0uvKodjGVkQ6uksfZ4Vet3PW3zucUqeWQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108103736707678321906> 4. Registration fees can be paid by e-transfer at treasurer@halifaxconcertband.ca 5. If you want to use e-transfer for 50/50 draws, please use a separate e-mail from registration. 6. New members have been invited to the Sep 16 rehearsal. 7. Our annual Christmas concert will be on Dec 2, beginning at 7 pm at St Agnes Church in Halifax. 8. Other public performances were discussed. Further information will follow when confirmed. 9. Dave Staples had an announcement:
“As we get set to begin our new season with the Halifax Concert Band, I want to let you all know that I have informed the HCB board that I will be transitioning off the podium this coming year to take some time for travel and relaxation.  I will be conducting the band up until the Christmas concert in December and then will be handing the reins over to a new-to-us conductor. Her name is Holly Leader and she brings a decade of experience as the former director of the Kings Community Concert Band as well as being a skilled trumpet player and music educator. Along with Holly, Fiona MacIntosh-Robar will assume the role of Associate Conductor and we already know of her incredible skills as a leader, conductor, educator and musician.
As for me, my decision is really a matter of timing. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Halifax Concert Band as your conductor over the past 10 years and I plan to continue with the band as a player in the trombone section moving forward. It has not been easy to decide to step away from this role but I feel confident that the band will be in very capable hands with Holly and Fiona.
With that, I look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday.”