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HCB IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Hi all,
I just received a message from Jane MacConnell that there has been a bomb threat at Halifax West high school and they have closed the school for today (Monday) and cancelled all events for the evening as well.
We have no choice but to *_cancel_* our dress rehearsal this evening at the West so I’m just going to make the decision that we perform tomorrow night at Kiwanis with a cold start.
We’ll spend a little more time on our warm-up chorales on the Seton stage and everything will be fine. I know that we’re ready for our performance.
Thanks and I will see you at Seton tomorrow evening at 6:15. Please note- our warmup rooms at the Seton Academic Centre for tomorrow night are now rooms 401 and 405.
Also, for Michael Klenavic, please call me asap on my cell at 902 266-3365 and we’ll figure out what percussion equipment needs to be collected from the West for our performance tomorrow. I’ll hopefully be able to pick that up when the school is open again on Tuesday.
Thanks Dave
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HCB Notes for Monday Apr 29 and Tuesday Apr 30

Hi all,
For our dress rehearsal on Monday, April 29th: 1) This will be in the band room at the West and will run from 6:00 to 7 pm. Please be ready for a 6:00 pm downbeat. 2) We will only be rehearsing Cakewalk and Chorale and Fugue in G Minor along with a few chorales for warm-up so please bring Assorted and Bride of Assorted for that.
For the Kiwanis performance on Tuesday night, April 30th, 2024: 1) We perform on the Seton stage at the Seton Academic Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University at 7:00 pm. The address is 166 Bedford Highway (see campus map for Seton Academic Centre) www.msvu.ca/en/home/aboutus/safety-security/campusmap.aspx
2) Meet time is 6:15 pm in the assembly and warm-up area (Rm 509) on the 5th floor of the Centre and the elevator and stairwell are to the left as you enter the lobby. When it is time to take the stage,we will enter the performance venue together through Door C.
3) It is my understanding that music stands will be supplied for our performance. As a precaution, please have your own music stand with you just in case.
4) Dress is formal concert black
5) The public is welcome to attend the performance and there is an admission charge of $5 at the door
6) Percussion-the Kiwanis Festival is providing a bass drum with stand, orchestral bells with stand and 3 timpani (29″, 26″ and 24″). Everything else will need to be brought to the performance.
Thanks, Dave
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HCB Message from Perla

Hi all
I just came from a visit with John and he gave me permission to update the band on his condition.
Sadly, he will not be returning to band. His doctors and family are doing all they can to make sure he is comfortable at home.
I let him know the band is always thinking about him and we miss him.
Thanks Perla
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HCB Rehearsal Notes Tuesday Apr 23

Hi all, Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Halifax West band room.
1) Chorales-Bride of Assorted 2) Warm-up- Memento 3) Cakewalk 4) Chorale and Fugue 5) Oblivion 6) Landmark Overture 7) A Walk in the Morning Sun
A reminder that there will be a dress rehearsal for our Kiwanis performance on Monday, April 29th from 6 to 7 pm in the band room at Halifax West High School. Our Kiwanis performance is slated for the evening of Tuesday, April 30th at Mount St. Vincent Universit.
Thanks and see you on Tuesday. Dave