Author: Bob Kanygin

Hello, everybody:
Here is the line up for the next HCB rehearsal, conducted by Mark C.
Important Reminder: Monday, Dec 3rd-dress rehearsal at West band room 6:30-8:30 followed by equipment loading
This is not the order of the concert, but it is the order for this rehearsal:
Warm up on long tones, followed by Son of Assorted Chorales, number 4. Once that is dealt with, we’ll do 1,2,3 and 5. Tune up
Order: Three Songs for Christmas We Three Kings Carol of the Drum Cherry Tree Carol Burglar’s Holiday Ave Maria White Christmas (starring Perla) Let the Bells Ring Christmas in Killarney (please note, if you entered the lottery to be the soloist, be prepared to play). If time permits, we’ll play some other goodies, just for the heck of it.
Mark C. (substitute rehearsal technician)

Hi all, Firstly, I want to send out this advance information on rehearsals and preparation for our upcoming Christmas concert at St Agnes church on Dec 4th.
Tuesday, Nov 20-regular rehearsal Tuesday, Nov 27- regular rehearsal with Mark Cuming conducting Monday, Dec 3rd-dress rehearsal at West band room 6:30-8:30 followed by equipment loading
The concert itself is at 7 pm on Tuesday December 4th at St Agnes church and I will give detailed information regarding meet times, equipment logistics, set-up, etc prior to the date.
Our rehearsal order for Tuesday Nov 20th is: 1) Chorales-Assorted and More Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece- Goin’ Home 3) Three Songs for Christmas 4) We Three Kings 5) Bugler’s Holiday 6) White Christmas 7) Carol of the Drum 8) Cherry Tree Carol 9) Christmas ala Big Band 10) Let the Bells Ring 11) Ave Maria 12) Christmas in Killarney
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, November 13th. The rehearsal will be shortened in order for the Band’s Annual General Meeting to take place around 8 pm.
1) Chorales-More Assorted-all and Son of-1, 2,3 and 5 2) Warm-up- Goin’ Home and Make Our Garden Grow 3) Carol of the Drum 4) Let The Bells Ring 5) Buglers Holiday 6) Gleeful Christmas 7) White Christmas 8) Christmas “a la” Big Band 9) Ave Maria 10) (if time) Three Songs for Christmas
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
Here’s the program of music that the Halifax Concert Band will be playing for our performance at this year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday, November 9/2018 at St Agnes Church Hall in Halifax.
Our portion of the proceedings will start at approximately 8:30 pm with band members being asked to assemble in the church hall for 7:45. Dress will be formal all black. Important Note: If you are missing any music from the list below, please contact Debbie McGuire, email mailto:thirdzebra@yahoo.ca
. Armed Forces March Past –MacKay . The Standard of St. George –Alford . Remembering Vera Lynn –MacKay . Sentimental Journey (vocal) –Brown/Homes . The Longest Day (vocal) –Anka . Sing-Along #1 o Pack Up Your Troubles o All The Nice Girls Love A Sailor o Roll Along Wavy Navy . Their Finest Hour-Cacavas . Hymn to the Fallen-Williams . Sing-Along #2 o Bless “Em All o Long Way To Tipperary o Tavern In The Town o Roll Out The Barrel . You’ll Get Used To It (vocal) –arr. Steerwell . Song for the Mira-MacGililvary (John Buchanan-vocals) . Sing-Along #3 o Lily Marlene o White Cliffs of Dover o We’ll Meet Again . God Save The Queen/O Canada
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
First of all, a big thanks to all who participated in the Parkland at the Gardens concert on Saturday….a great show!
As we move into our Christmas season (in a few short weeks!), I would like to get a jump on reading through some Christmas tunes this week so I have listed these without knowing which titles will be available and handed out on Tuesday. We’ll see when we get there!
1) Chorales-Son of Assorted-all 2) Warm-up Piece-Make Our Garden Grow 3) A Symphonic Narrative 4) Let the Bells Ring 5) Bugler’s Holiday-Trumpet Feature 6) Xmas Title #1 7) Xmas Title #2 8) Xmas Title #3 9) Xmas Title #4 10) Their Finest Hour (if time)
Thanks, Dave

Hi all, Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday Oct 23 plus a memo with details and program selections for the Parkland at the Gardens concert that we are performing this coming Saturday, Oct 27th.
1) Chorales (all of Assorted Chorales) 2) Warm-up Pieces- Mountain Thyme and Hymn to the Fallen 3) Chicken Run 4) Abracadabra 5) Disney Blockbusters 6) Rodgers and Hammerstein 7) Talk thru of Medley tunes 8) Let the Bells Ring 9) Their Finest Hour (if time)
Parkland Gardens Performance 2 pm Saturday, Oct. 27/2018
Here are the details for our upcoming performance this Saturday, October 27th, 2 pm at Parkland at the Gardens (5732 College Street)
The concert is in the Great Hall which is a shared space between the Parkland residence and All Saints Cathedral. Our entrance for performers is through a side door off Cathedral Lane at the back of the parking lot for All Saints Cathedral. Please see the attached pdf of a picture of that parking lot for a good reference.
Our performance starts at 2 pm and so I am asking that all band members please arrive by 1:15 pm through the performers entrance. We do have a warm-up room for cases and coats which is just inside the entrance door to the right. Dress for the concert will be our HCB band shirts with black pants/skirts and black shoes. Also, please bring your own music stand for the performance.
Parking is limited to a few spaces around the church and on the streets surrounding Parkland. There is also a pay-and-display lot just to the west of Parkland which may be a good option if parking is hard to find.
For people involved in set-up prior to the concert, I would ask that you meet at the Great Hall at 12:45 pm to help with chair set-up and equipment moving and placement, etc.
Our program will be: 1 Alicante 2 Benny Goodman: King of Swing 3 Remembering Vera Lynn 4 The Best of Carole King 5 Disney Blockbusters 6 Hymn to the Fallen 7 Rodgers and Hammerstein 8 Abracadabra 9 Wartime Medley (Lily Marlene-White Cliffs-Meet Again) 10 Chicken Run
Thanks! Dave