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There will be a memorial service for Mark at Snow’s Funeral Home on Lacewood Drive on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 2pm with a reception to follow.
www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/halifax-ns/mark-cuming-12210004?fbclid=IwY2xjawIBVuBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZCeli6ET6XCf1zcI5SW5gA3l7ucoC_0v2-S7JtQ0zmh3m5JI2MekPv24Q_aem_FC6X3YKSNBorFuOhbt3EMQ

I have been informed that Mark Cuming died this morning at 11 am surrounded by family. No further details are available at this time.
Bob

Hi all,
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, January 21st.
1) Chorales-More Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece-Nimrod 3) Amazing Grace 4) Maiden Voyage (New) 5) Wicked 6) Windjammer 7) Closer Walk with Thee (if time)
Thanks and see you Tuesday. Dave

Hi all,
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, January 14th.
1) Chorales-Assorted Chorales 2) Warm-up Piece-Amazing Grace 3) La Madre de los Gatos 4) Sightreading #1-Windjammer (New) 5) Highlights from Planes 6) Sighreading #2-Selections from Wicked (New) 7) Postcard from Pittsburgh 8) if time-TBA
Thanks and see you Tuesday. Dave

Mark is being moved to palliative care soon, which is devastating.
He enjoys company but worries that people will feel awkward. I think it helps pass the time.
It’s comforting to know that people are willing to help.
If you could please let our HCB family know via email. Much appreciated.

Hi all,
Happy New Year 2025! Welcome back and best wishes for a safe, prosperous and healthy year ahead. As we start the second half of our 24/25 season, here is a list of upcoming concert events we have planned over the next three months.
Feb 9th- Camphill Veterans concert 2 pm at Camphill Veterans Memorial Building
March 23rd (Sunday)-Shared concert with the Bedford Brass Band and Halifax Concert Band 2 pm at Bella Rose Arts Centre
March 25th (Tuesday)-shared concert with the Halifax West high school bands and the concert band 7 pm at Bella Rose Arts Centre
We will be incorporating some material from our traditional Celtic repertoire to include in our March 23rd concert as well as some new titles to add to the folders for future performance.
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, Jan. 7th.
1) Chorales-Bride of Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece-Nimrod 3) El Choclo 4) Closer Walk with Me 5) Madre de los Gatos (new) 6) Postcard from Pittsburgh 7) Highlights from Planes 8) I Am The Doctor 9) Syncopated Clock
Also, please bring in all Christmas music to be handed in and as well as The Blue-Tail Fly to be returned to the library. Thanks and see you on Tuesday.
Dave