Hi
The HCB Executive met on Sep 2 and decided the following:
1. First Rehearsal Tuesday Sep 9, 6:30-8:30 pm in the band room of Halifax West High School. Please try to be in your seat and ready to play by 6:30 pm. 2. Annual fee will be $125.00 (no change from last year). 3. Our on-line registration form is found at: HCB Registration Form <docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDgBSco4zGeAjEK0uvKodjGVkQ6uksfZ4Vet3PW3zucUqeWQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108103736707678321906> 4. Registration fees can be paid by e-transfer at treasurer@halifaxconcertband.ca 5. If you want to use e-transfer for 50/50 draws, please use a separate e-mail from registration. 6. New members have been invited to the Sep 16 rehearsal. 7. Our annual Christmas concert will be on Dec 2, beginning at 7 pm at St Agnes Church in Halifax. 8. Other public performances were discussed. Further information will follow when confirmed. 9. Dave Staples had an announcement:
“As we get set to begin our new season with the Halifax Concert Band, I want to let you all know that I have informed the HCB board that I will be transitioning off the podium this coming year to take some time for travel and relaxation. I will be conducting the band up until the Christmas concert in December and then will be handing the reins over to a new-to-us conductor. Her name is Holly Leader and she brings a decade of experience as the former director of the Kings Community Concert Band as well as being a skilled trumpet player and music educator. Along with Holly, Fiona MacIntosh-Robar will assume the role of Associate Conductor and we already know of her incredible skills as a leader, conductor, educator and musician.
As for me, my decision is really a matter of timing. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Halifax Concert Band as your conductor over the past 10 years and I plan to continue with the band as a player in the trombone section moving forward. It has not been easy to decide to step away from this role but I feel confident that the band will be in very capable hands with Holly and Fiona.
With that, I look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday.”
The HCB Executive met on Sep 2 and decided the following:
1. First Rehearsal Tuesday Sep 9, 6:30-8:30 pm in the band room of Halifax West High School. Please try to be in your seat and ready to play by 6:30 pm. 2. Annual fee will be $125.00 (no change from last year). 3. Our on-line registration form is found at: HCB Registration Form <docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDgBSco4zGeAjEK0uvKodjGVkQ6uksfZ4Vet3PW3zucUqeWQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108103736707678321906> 4. Registration fees can be paid by e-transfer at treasurer@halifaxconcertband.ca 5. If you want to use e-transfer for 50/50 draws, please use a separate e-mail from registration. 6. New members have been invited to the Sep 16 rehearsal. 7. Our annual Christmas concert will be on Dec 2, beginning at 7 pm at St Agnes Church in Halifax. 8. Other public performances were discussed. Further information will follow when confirmed. 9. Dave Staples had an announcement:
“As we get set to begin our new season with the Halifax Concert Band, I want to let you all know that I have informed the HCB board that I will be transitioning off the podium this coming year to take some time for travel and relaxation. I will be conducting the band up until the Christmas concert in December and then will be handing the reins over to a new-to-us conductor. Her name is Holly Leader and she brings a decade of experience as the former director of the Kings Community Concert Band as well as being a skilled trumpet player and music educator. Along with Holly, Fiona MacIntosh-Robar will assume the role of Associate Conductor and we already know of her incredible skills as a leader, conductor, educator and musician.
As for me, my decision is really a matter of timing. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Halifax Concert Band as your conductor over the past 10 years and I plan to continue with the band as a player in the trombone section moving forward. It has not been easy to decide to step away from this role but I feel confident that the band will be in very capable hands with Holly and Fiona.
With that, I look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday.”