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Update for Halifax Concert Band Sep 2

Hi all,
The Band Executive had a Zoom meeting on Tuesday Sep 1. There is so much uncertainty concerning the getting together for a band rehearsal. We talked about decisions being made about schools, research about playing wind instruments in a group, software available for virtual large group meetings, possible other spaces for rehearsal, and other topics. Our decision was for various people to do more research and to have another Zoom meeting on September 15.
In a few days, we will be sending out an on-line survey to determine interest in somehow having band rehearsals before Christmas. Please respond when this is sent to you. We need to hear from you.
We are considering the option of different rehearsal space. The major factors for indoor spaces and groups of people include the capacity for social distancing, the air exchange rate, and the ability to clean things after a gathering. If you are aware of suitable spaces, please contact me.
We will let you know about plans after September 15.

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HCB Virtual band

Hi all,
Since we are unable to get together to play this music, here are some links to recordings of music in your folder. If you miss playing your instrument, you can play along with these. Dave (with assistance by Donna Huffman)
Sea Songs- R Vaughan Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67eu-zjf1ps (performed by Cleveland Symphonic Winds)
Poet and Peasant Overture- Von Suppe (Takahashi) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drCthkR0ex8&list=RDdrCthkR0ex8&start_radio=1
A Childhood Remembered-Rossano Galante. (J.W. Pepper site) www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10360929 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uDaRTvTF-I
Star Trek Through The Years (arr. John Moss) www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2331379 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2M-FxFRngo
Curtain Call-John Wasson www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10369239
or slower version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQqMxyTUIc
Lincoln- John Williams (arr. Bocook) www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10376172 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0HQNBaac68&feature=youtu.be
Praeludium (from Holberg Suite)-Grieg (arr. Lopez) www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10312393 or www.alfred-music.com/player/BelwinConcertBand2012/38363/player.html
Jump In The Line-Belafonte (arr. Brown) www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10626025

John Underhill provided two links to a variety of music performances:
www.youtube.com/user/concertbandland
www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvQ9879W07pQf4ujx25Z7Q

Some news about a study that the Band is supporting:
I write today about the aerosol study that is being put together by CBDNA and NFHS
www.nfhs.org/articles/unprecedented-international-coalition-led-by-performing-arts-organizations-to-commission-covid-19-study/
The study will examine the aerosol dispersion by wind, brass, and vocal performers. It will take place on our campus in Boulder and in Maryland and I know that it will provide vital answers for everyone moving forward.
Depth of resources – On the website, there are a few links to some shared documents – drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1PZ8RF3EytzUWGwfJNpu4fsyXc4E_u2Yi
These 2 folders have numerous documents on the studies on Aerosols and Instrument Contamination & Hygiene.
The coalition currently has about 60 members and the Canadian Band Association has signed on to support this project and sent a nominal contribution.
Sincerely, John

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HCB Year-end Zoom Party Tue Jun 9

You are invited to the Halifax Concert Band year-end Zoom party (BYOB)
Topic: HCB Zoom Party Time: Tuesday June 9, 6:30 pm
Join us for a toast to community band music and for a chance to see members of the band. Just click the link below a bit before 6:30 pm on June 9
us02web.zoom.us/j/85803001090?pwd=c0JjZHp2NFlSOVZnblB4VWJkS20xUT09
Meeting ID: 858 0300 1090 Password: 710509
The link has the password embedded in it. You will be placed in a ‘waiting room’ when you click the link. I will welcome you into the meeting.
This can be done on a computer, tablet, or smart-phone. It uses your built-in camera and microphone, which needs to be turned on (in settings). You can test your camera and audio while waiting.
Hope to see you there. Bob

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HCB Message from Dave Staples

Hi all,
First of all, I would like to say a great big hello to the entire Halifax Concert Band family and to express my hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. My family and I are all fine and we have all been hunkered down like everyone else.
I have managed to get to a number of long overdue music projects in my home studio in the past few weeks which feels rewarding and now some outside gardening work and hopes of maybe even a golf game or two in the near future is very encouraging.
A lot has happened in the time since we were able to all be together and the events of the last two months have challenged us all to cope with some unfathomably difficult circumstances and events. In our own community band and music-making world, we are feeling the loss of being able to connect in a tangible way to create music together and to have those personal interactions that our HCB “club” has always enjoyed. I’m sure it will come back but as to how and when, it’s anyone’s guess.
Within our own region, there have been some interesting initiatives to liaison with community and school band organizations to see what various groups are doing to connect and educate in alternative and creative ways. Chris Ward of the Seconds Chances Community Band Program of Nova Scotia recently organized a Zoom meeting with directors and conductors of a number of organizations from Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and both John Underhill and myself attended that video meeting last Saturday with over 40 participants.
As part of this ongoing sharing of ideas and initiatives, the Nova Scotia Band Association has created a contest called “I Love Band”. Please see the following outline of the contest and I would be super happy if any of you would care to send in a little video clip of your reasons for LOVING BAND!
Take care, stay safe and and stay tuned!
All my best! Dave
Contest from Nova Scotia Band Association
Do you know someone right now in your music program or community band that loves band and could be a great spokesperson? Do you have other great supporters in your community, like band parents/grandparents? Administrators? Community & professional musicians who support what you do? We want you to invite you and your band boosters to record a 30-45 second clip telling us why they love band so much. The clip can be funny, factual, or simply heartfelt.
The NSBA will host the best of these clips at our website. You can then send current and prospective band members to look at and listen to some of the many many reasons why being in the band is such a meaningful activity in Nova Scotia. The success of this effort is dependent on us receiving MANYsubmissions quickly. Please reach out TODAY to invite your strongest supporters to share their passion for band programs with our band community.
Did we mention that Long and McQuade will be donating some MUSICAL PRIZES? Thanks to the support of Long & McQuade, we have prizes for student entries, adult entries as well as a BONUS prize that will be awarded to one lucky school or community band..
Contest Entries close at 11:59 pm on Friday May 29, 2020
For more information on the contest contact: Hope Gendron at: nsband@eastlink.ca
To formally enter / register and submit your video click on the link below:
“I LOVE BAND” novascotiabandassociation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf410468e37fd59a937d6684d&id=d09ed9df30&e=dfd7cd7c3e
We all know how great band is… Now we have a chance to share our enthusiasm with potential band members, friends and relatives in a new way. Be creative, have fun … and encourage others to participate.
GO BAND!
NSBA Executive