Author: Bob Kanygin

Hi
This is a reminder that the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Halifax Concert Band will take place on Tuesday November 21 around 8:15 pm. Here are two of the Executive Committee reports. This is your chance to volunteer as an Executive Member and/or to suggest any changes you would like to see for the band.
Bob

Hi all, Thank you all very much for a great performance this past Tuesday at our shared concert with the Chebucto Big Band. It’s always good to get that first performance “under our belt” and it can be a bit challenging to present our music with a gap of time between rehearsal and performance. The band sounded very good and I thought it was a balanced and musical performance and selection of pieces for the audience. Also, thank you to our new members for adding to the band with your commitment and talents. It’s always nice to have “new blood” and a growing membership. Finally, thanks on behalf of the whole band to those members of the Chebucto Big Band who are within our HCB ranks for your great performance with that fine ensemble. It was a pleasure to hear you perform.
Here are the rehearsal notes for our upcoming Tuesday rehearsal on November 14th.
1) Chorales-Bride of Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece-Echoes of the Silent 3) Fanfare for Christmas 4) The Eighth Candle (Prayer) 5) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 6) Merry Christmas Darling 7) Greensleeves 8) Cantique de Noel 9) Christmas Festival 10) White Christmas 11) Sleigh Ride (if time)
Thanks and see you on Tuesday Dave

Hi all, Here again are the details for our upcoming shared concert with the Chebucto Big Band this Tuesday evening, November 7th at 7 pm in the Bella Rose Theatre.
Our shared concert with the Chebucto Big Band on Tuesday, November 7th (next week) 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 at 6:45.
The band will use the Halifax West band room to assemble and to warm-up and the Chebucto Big Band 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.
Welsh Rhapsody The Nightmare Before Christmas Abracadabra Drunken Sailor
After our set, we will have to strike the stage to a certain degree to create a good space for the Chebucto Big Band’s 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 listed in the program.
Again, please try to encourage family and friends to attend. Admission is by freewill offering at the door.
Thanks and see you on Tuesday. Dave

Hi
We need your help in order to plan for the HCB Christmas Party on Dec 12. Here is a link to a questionnaire. Please respond by Nov 12.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9A7pTe4VGu-FKqZ2pdBfSsmMyddJ2sDzSp829Pjk1kJikUw/viewform
Bob

Hi all, Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, Oct. 31st.
1) Chorales-Assorted (all) 2) Warm-up Piece-Chorale Gott Humoriert 3) Nightmare Before Christmas 4) Drunken Sailor 5) Abracadabra 6) Welsh Rhapsody 7) White Christmas 8) Greensleeves 9) Sleigh Ride (if time)
Our shared concert with the Chebucto Big Band on Tuesday, November 7th (next week) 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 at 6:45. The band will use the Halifax West band room to assemble and to warm-up and the Chebucto Big Band 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. HCB performs first (at 7) with the following order of selections.
Welsh Rhapsody The Nightmare Before Christmas Abracadabra Drunken Sailor
After our set, we will have to strike the stage to a certain degree to create a good space for the Chebucto Big Band’s 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 listed in the program.
Again, please try to encourage family and friends to attend. Admission is by freewill offering at the door.
Thanks and Happy Halloween! Dave

Hi all, Here are the rehearsal notes for our next rehearsal on Tuesday, Oct 24th.
1) Chorales-Son of Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece-Welsh Rhapsody 3) Abracadabra 4) Nightmare Before Christmas 3) Holst (complete) 4) Drunken Sailor 5) Fantasy on American Sea Songs 6) Cantique de Noel (new) 7) Selections from Christmas music that is handed out next week
Don’t forget to sign up for the electronic 50/50 if you are interested. See attachment.
Thanks and see you next Tuesday. Dave