Author: Bob Kanygin

Hello everyone,
I hope everyone has been having a great week! We have one rehearsal left before both of our March concerts. Please read below to see rehearsal notes and concert song info:
– For the March 10th rehearsal, we are going to rehearse in concert order for our March 22nd concert:

1. Northern Lights March
2. March of the Trolls
3. Eagles on Tour
4. Lion King
5. Lyric Essay
6. Celtic Suite
7. Hounds of Spring       
– For the March 24th concert we will be playing the following 3 songs:

1. March of the Trolls
2. Lion King
3. Hounds of Spring
*A reminder that there will be no rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 as the school will be closed for March Break!*
I have made a YouTube playlist that has our repertoire soundtracks on it. Please go to the following link (hopefully it works – It should) so you can access the proper links for our songs:

Thanks everyone! See you all Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30 for rehearsal!
Holly

Hi everyone – for those of you who were not able to pick up your new band shirts, I will have them again at tomorrow’s rehearsal.
Your portion of the cost of the shirt is $20. This can be paid in cash or by e-transfer
Treasurer@halifaxconcertband.ca
If you are using e-transfer please add ‘band shirt’ in the comment section of the transfer
Thanks
Andrea

Hello everyone,
We had yet another snow day… good weather coming next week, right? We now only have two rehearsals left until our March Concerts. I am going to keep the same rehearsal plan as if it were last week. These will be the concert pieces for Sunday, March 22nd (Hounds of Spring is a possibility – I will be deciding still on Tuesday). For the March 24th concert we will be playing some of these ones as well, but not all:
– Chorale warm up – Eagles – Hounds of Spring – Lyric Essay – March of the Trolls – Lion King – Celtic Suite – Northern Lights March (if time)
See you all Tuesday, March 3rd for our 6:30 rehearsal!
Holly

Due to the recent winter storm, all schools are closed today. This means the Halifax Concert Band rehearsal for this evening is also cancelled. See you next week.
Holly

Hi everyone,
As we are getting closer to concerts (we have three rehearsals left), please take a look at the following songs that we will be playing for this week’s rehearsal. These will be the concert pieces for Sunday, March 22nd (Hounds of Spring is a possibility – I will be deciding on Tuesday):
– Chorale warm up – Eagles – Hounds of Spring – Lyric Essay – March of the Trolls – Celtic Suite – Lion King – Northern Lights March (if time)
See you all Tuesday February 24th for our 6:30 rehearsal!
Thanks, Holly

Hello everyone,
I am currently working on staffing for AFM 2026 and am wondering if you would be willing to spread the word to your community band members. We’re looking for people for the following positions:
– Adjudicator Secretary – Festival Host – Stage Crew
Rate of pay is $150/day
This is great way for folks who love band to spend a day listening to great bands from all over the country.
If you have anyone who is interested please ask them to contact me as soon as possible at steve@atlanticfestivals.com
Also, if anyone has a current email for Bob Bauer and could share it with me that would be great.
Thanks for your assistance.
Cheers, Steve Steve Hartlen (He, Him, His)