Author: Bob Kanygin

Hi all,
First of all, I would like to thank all of you very much for your dedication and hard work these past few weeks in preparing for our annual “Irish” concert. I’m sure it would have been yet another excellent performance from the band and our guests. The need to cancel the event became clearly evident this past Wednesday after an almost surreal shift in decision-making everywhere regarding closures, cancellations and suspension of activities. It was a tough call but definitely the right decision and I would like to commend the Band Executive, under John Underhill’s leadership, for making this decision in a timely manner and with adequate consultaion.
Moving forward, I did receive an email on Friday from David Burtt at Halifax West saying that the School Board has cancelled all concerts and sports activities until the end of April so that means that we will not be having our combined concert with the Grade 10 Halifax West Band on Tuesday evening, March 24th. Because of coronavirus precautions, I am not sure what the policy will be for the HCB’s use of rehearsal facilities at Halifax West (under the Bella Rose’s sponsorship) in the immediate future so that will have to be determined before we can confirm when our next rehearsal will be.
Stay tuned and please stay safe and healthy.
Dave

Over the past few days, there have been many developments with the spread of COVID-19. We have received some inquiries from the membership about our Irish concert schedule for this Sunday. Earlier this evening, the HCB Society Directors, in consultation with the Saint Patrick’s Restoration. Society, made the difficult decision to cancel the concert.
For now, band is still scheduled to resume on March 24, but this may change, and we will keep you advised of any new developments. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
John Underhill President HCBS

Hi all,
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, March 10th followed by the program for our March 15th Celtic concert at St Patrick’s Church. With that, I am including the details for meet time, equipment needs, set-up and dress code for the concert.
Rehearsal March 10 1) Chorales-Bride of Assorted (all) 2) Warm-up Piece-Curtain Call 3) Brian Boru’s Parade 4) A Foggy Dew 5) Irish Sing Along tunes (talk-thru/run-thru/requests) 6) Far and Away 7) Kirkpatrick’s Muse 8) Lord of the Dance 9) Longford Legend-#2 and 3 10) Lincoln 11) Star Trek
St Patrick’s Church Celtic Concert Program March 15
1) St Patrick’s Parade 2) Brian Boru’s Parade 3) Sing-Along #1 a) Irish Rose b) Irish Eyes 4) Far and Away 5) Irish Tune from County Derry 6) Sing-Along #2 a) MacNamara’s Band b) Black Velvet 7) Foggy Dew 8) Lord of the Dance 9) Ron MacKay Music for Life Horn Club (program to be announced) 10) Sing-Along #3 a) Peggy O’Neil b) Peg O’ My Heart 11) Longford Legend #1) Young Molly Bawn #2) Killyburn Brae 12) Kirkpatrick’s Muse 13) Irish Rhapsody
Please be at St. Patrick’s Church (2267 Brunswick St, Halifax) by 1:15 pm on Sunday March 15. If you can come earlier to help with set-up, that would be great.
Bring your music stand (and a light if you need it). Dress is formal black with Irish accessories optional. The concert starts at 2 pm.
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, March 3rd.
1) Chorales-Son of Assorted (all) 2) Warm-up-Irish Tune from County Derry 3) Kirkpatrick’s Muse 4) Lord of the Dance 5) Lincoln 6) Curtain Call 7) Longford Legend-#2 and #3 8) Irish Rhapsody 9) St Patrick’s Parade 10) Star Trek Through the Years (if time)
Thanks Dave

Hi All,
Thanks very much to everyone in advance of our performance today at Camphill Veteran’s for the residents, family, staff and friends. I know our efforts and our music are very much appreciated by all.
Reminder: Dress for the concert today is Band shirts and black pants/skirts. Please bring your music stand.
With our next concert just around the corner (The St. Patrick’s Church Celtic Concert on March 15th), Tuesday’s rehearsal will be primarily dedicated to our Irish folder (which will be handed out on Tuesday) and some new related material to run through.
1) Chorales- Bride of Assorted (all) 2) Warm-up-Prairie Sketches (all) 3) Kirkpatrick’s Muse 4) Lord of the Dance (Bernearts arrangement)-sightreading 5) Irish Tune from County Derry-Grainger 6) Mountain Thyme-Hazo 7) A Longford Legend-Sheldon 8) An Irish Rhapsody-Grundman
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
We have just received a message from Halifax West to advise us to come to the rehearsal a bit earlier this evening as it is expected that the parking lot will be very full due to curriculum activities at the school.
Thanks Dave