Author: Bob Kanygin

Hi all
Welcome to September. The first rehearsal for the 2026-27 season is scheduled for Tuesday September 15, beginning at 6:30 pm, in the band room of Halifax West High School. Please be in your seat and ready to play at that time.
The Director this year is Holly Leader. Music will be available for you. If you know that you will not be attending this year, please let one of Bob Kanygin, Holly, Becky Campbell, or Debbie McGuire, know.
Registration can be done on-line at forms.gle/HxpBrrtET6Zxf9CV9, or in person before the rehearsal on September 15. The annual fee this year is $125, which is the same as last year. The email address for e-transfer is: treasurer@halifaxconcertband.ca Payment may be made by e-transfer, cheque, or cash. If you wish to make other arrangements for payment, please contact Bob Kanygin.
As in the past, weekly emails will be sent, usually on Sunday mornings around 10 am. If you are not receiving regular emails after September 15, please contact Bob Kanygin.
Looking forward to another successful season of community band.
Thanks Bob

Hi
The HCB Executive group met on Tuesday, August 25. Here are some decisions from the meeting.
– First rehearsal date 2026-27 season: Tuesday September 15 – Annual fee will not change – Holly is looking for music suggestions. Please email her, holly.leader@outlook.com with details
On September 1, I will be sending an email with details about registration and payment details.
If you are not expecting to play in the band this season, please let me know. I will remove you from the mailing list, unless you tell me to keep you on it.
If you have questions or concerns, please let me know.
Thanks Bob

The following is a message from Ian Bolton from the Bridgewater Fire Department band:
Hi Holly
I am down 2 trombone players for an engagement in Parrsboro this Saturday July 18. One is due to an extremely ill family member and required to travel to Calgary and the other is also due to being called out of town at the last minute.
Would you know if any of your trombone players might be willing to accompany us to Parrsboro on Saturday. There is a short 5-10 minute march at 12:30 and then a 1 he concert at 4 pm
Thanks Ian
His email is: ianbolton_8@msn.com
The website for BFDB is: www.bfdband.com/

Hi everyone – our annual end of year potluck will be held on tomorrow June 16 at 630pm
Location:
70 Grandhaven Blvd in the clubhouse.
I’ve attached photos of the Archway where you’ll enter off Washmill Lake Dr and of the entrance to use at the clubhouse.
There are spots around the venue #70) and also a number of parking spaces outside the apartment buildings. None of the outdoor spaces behind the buildings are assigned so it’s no issue to park in any of those or the guest spaces in front of any of the apartment buildings.
As for food, if your dish requires a serving spoon/knife etc please bring one – the venue doesn’t have any. Everything else is supplied!
Planning on bringing a guest? Please let me know for chair numbers!
Any questions or issues –
adale66@hotmail.com or text *902-499-8600*
See you tomorrow evening!

Hi everyone – our annual end of year potluck will be held on Tuesday 16 June at 630pm
Location:
70 Grandhaven Blvd in the clubhouse.
I’ve attached photos of the Archway where you’ll enter off Washmill Lake Dr and of the entrance to use at the clubhouse.
If you haven’t signed up for food yet, take a look at the attached signup sheet to see if there are any gaps. If your dish requires a serving spoon/knife etc please bring one – the venue doesn’t have any. Everything else is supplied!
Planning on bringing a guest? Please let me know for chair numbers!

Any questions or issues –
*adale66@hotmail.com* <adale66@hotmail.com>
Or text *902-499-8600*
This is usually a fun event so we hope to see you there!!
Andrea

Hi everyone – I’ve attached the sign up sheet for our end of year potluck. I will bring this to rehearsal tonight in case you missed it last week! If you plan on coming but won’t have a chance to sign up, just let me know so we can get an idea for table set up!
adale66@hotmail.com
Directions will follow in the next few days
Thanks! Andrea