Author: Bob Kanygin

Hello everyone,
A reminder of our upcoming rehearsal on Tuesday, May 5th. We will be rehearsing at my school, instead of Halifax West:
*Leslie Thomas Junior High* 100 Metropolitan Ave Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2Z8
The front doors will be open at *6:00 PM *(with a 6:30 start as usual). When you enter, go down the stairs directly ahead of you, then turn left—you’ll find the band room. (Or simply follow the sound of the group!).
A quick note about the space: it is smaller, with lower ceilings and brick walls, so it will be noticeably louder. Please adjust as needed. Keeping cases under your chairs (Not the tubas obviously) and jackets on the backs of chairs will help absorb some of the sound. There should be enough stands for everyone, so no need to bring anything extra!
I’ll be there around *5:45 PM* to starting setting up. If you’re available to help, feel free to arrive anytime after 6:00.
Our rehearsal will go as follows:
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Chorale warm up – Nimrod – Mercer’s March – First Suite – Themes from an Outdoor overture – Summer – Beatles – How To Train your Dragon
If we have time, we will do some parts of Egmont Overture
Thanks, and see you there!
If you have any questions, please reach out: holly.leader@outlook.com Holly

Hello everyone,
As mentioned in rehearsal, next week’s rehearsal will *not* take place at Halifax West High School. Due to a sold-out concert and fire regulations, we are unable to use the band room.
Instead, we will be rehearsing at my school:
*Leslie Thomas Junior High* 100 Metropolitan Ave Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2Z8
The front doors will be open at *6:00 PM *(with a 6:30 start as usual). When you enter, go down the stairs directly ahead of you, then turn left—you’ll find the band room. (Or simply follow the sound of the group!).
A quick note about the space: it is smaller, with lower ceilings and brick walls, so it will be noticeably louder. Please adjust as needed. Keeping cases under your chairs (Not the tubas obviously) and jackets on the backs of chairs will help absorb some of the sound. There should be enough stands for everyone, so no need to bring anything extra!
I’ll be there around *5:45 PM* to starting setting up. If you’re available to help, feel free to arrive anytime after 6:00.
Thanks, and see you there!
If you have any questions, please reach out: holly.leader@outlook.com
Holly

A friend of mine, Milena, is leading a Jane’s Walk in Halifax. Here is the entire schedule, in case you are looking for something to do May 1-3

Hello everyone,
A reminder to everyone that we have rehearsal Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30 pm.
*Rehearsal will go as follows:*
– Chorales – Mercer’s March (Passed out last week) – Egmont Overture – Earhart – Summer – Beatles – Curtain Call
*Soundtracks:* I have updated the YouTube playlist to include more of our current songs. Please take a listen here
*A few dates to keep in mind:*
– May 5th: We will not be rehearsing at Halifax West High School. We will let you know when another location has been decided. – June 9th: Concert date at the Bella Rose Theatre – June 16th: Potluck get together
Thanks everyone! See you soon.
Holly

Hello everyone,
A reminder to everyone that we have rehearsal Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm.
Rehearsal will go as follows:
– Chorales – Themes from an outdoor overture – Nimrod – First Suite – Summer (Cape Breton Idyl Movement) – Hockey Night in Canada – How to Train your Dragon
I think I may have mentioned a funny video about the Holst with someone getting hit by a percussion mallet? I meant to send the video along! I finally remembered. (Keep your eye on the bass drum player): Percussionist gets walloped with a flying mallet
Thanks everyone! See you soon!
Holly

Good day,
This is an invitation to the upcoming Boardwalk Brass concert!
Attached is the poster, the band would really appreciate if you could share this with friends, students, colleagues or your community ensemble and come to the show.
The band has been working very hard and we want to make this show as big as possible.
Wed 29 April 2026 7:00 pm Seton Auditorium (MSVU) $15 admission
Jonathan 902 830 6871