Author: Bob Kanygin

Hi all
Please bring a music stand to this event. If you need it, bring a stand light. Please be in room 509 of the Seton Centre by 6:45 pm. The Halifax Concert Band has a policy that restricts the wearing of scented products during band rehearsals and performances. Some members can become sick if exposed to scents like perfume, cigarettes, after-shave, and cologne. Please respect this.
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
For our dress rehearsal on Monday, May 1st:
1. This will be in the band room at the West and will run from 6:30 to 8 pm. 2. Please be ready for a 6:30 pm downbeat.We will only be rehearsing Sarabande, Rigaudon and Scottish Rhapsody along with various chorales for warm-up so please bring Assorted and Bride of Assorted for that.
For the Kiwanis performance on Tuesday night, May 2nd, 2023:
1. We perform on the Seton stage at the Seton Academic Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University at 7:30 pm. The address is 166 Bedford Highway (see campus map for Seton Academic Centre) www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/safety-security/campusmap.aspx 2. Meet time is 6:45 pm in the assembly and warm-up area (Rm 509) on the 5th floor of the Centre and the elevator and stairwell are to the left as you enter the lobby. When it is time to take the stage,we will enter the performance venue together through Door C. 3. It is my understanding that music stands will be supplied for our performance. As a precaution, please have your own music stand with you just in case. 4. Bring a stand light if you want to. 5. Dress is formal concert black. 6. The public is welcome to attend the performance and there is an admission charge of $5 at the door 7. Percussion-the Kiwanis Festival is providing a bass drum with stand and 2 timpani (29″ and 26″). Everything else will need to be brought to the performance.
Thanks, Dave

Hi all, I really appreciate everyone’s concern for my well-being with my positive COVID results. I am feeling much better but, as it stands now (Saturday noon), I am still testing positive.
My goal is to be ready and well for Tuesday’s rehearsal in the Halifax West band room, beginning at 6:30 pm. The plan this week is to concentrate on our Kiwanis pieces.
I have decided that the two pieces we will present for the Kiwanis Festival will be: 1) Sarabande and Rigaudon (paired together) 2) A Scottish Rhapsody
Any remaining rehearsal time on Tuesday can be used to run other repertoire as we see fit.
Also, please be reminded that there will be a dress rehearsal on Monday night, May 1st at the West Band Room at 6:30 pm to run the festival music one more time.
Our performance is Tuesday, May 2nd at 7:30  pm at Seton Auditorium at Mount Saint Vincent University and I will provide details for meet time and place as I know them.
Thanks Dave

Hi all
I regret to inform you that Dave Staples (our fearless leader) has tested positive for COVID-19. He has been unable to find another conductor, so rehearsal tomorrow night is cancelled. See you on April 25.
Bob

Hi all Here is the repertoire order for our upcoming Tuesday rehearsal, April 18 at 6:30 Halifax West HS Band Room.
1) Chorales-Bride of Assorted 2) Warmup piece-Three Ayres 3) Song of Hope 4) Scottish Rhapsody 5) Sarabande 6) Gavotte 7) Rigaudon 8) Street Tango
Thanks Dave

Hi
It was mentioned at the rehearsal on Tuesday that Dave was playing at the Lion’s Head Tavern (3085 Robie St, Halifax,) on Sunday April 16. It was suggested that if you want to see the performance, you should make a reservation (*902-455-0181*)
The poster is attached.