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We are saddened to learn of the passing of David Poole, a valued member of the Halifax Concert Band until 2011, where he shared his talent on the baritone saxophone. Kathy Ross, a former horn section member and close friend of David, reflects on his journey with heartfelt memories. She shared that there will be no formal funeral, as his ashes will be scattered on the 5th green of the golf course he managed, in a small gathering of loved ones. Despite a successful heart bypass surgery earlier this year, David faced ongoing health challenges that diminished his strength. Kathy recalls her last visit with him on October 12th, just hours before his passing, expressing her profound sense of loss and the lasting impact David had on her life. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Hi all,
Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, Oct 15th. You will also see below a full list of our performance dates and times for the remainder of this 2024/25 season. Also, I have provided the following links to recorded examples of our repertoire.
1) Chorales-Bride of Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece-Amazing Grace 3) El Choclo 4) Planes 5) Postcard from Pittsburgh 6) I Am The Doctor 7) To The Summit! (sight-reading) 8) Earthdance 9) Closer Walk with Thee
*Upcoming Performances for HCB 2024/25 Season* * * Nov. 5th/24 (tentative)-Shared Concert with Hfx Trombone Summit 7 pm @ Bella Rose (to be confirmed
Dec. 3rd/24- Annual Holiday Season Concert at St. Agnes Church 7 pm @ St. Agnes Church Mumford Road
Feb. 9th/25- Camp Hill Veterans Concert-2 pm (Sunday) at at CampHill Veterans’ Memorial Residence
Shared Concert with Chester Brass Band (tentative)- Sometime in March or April (Date, Location and Time TBA)
March 25th- Shared Concert with Halifax West School Bands-7 pm @ Bella Rose
Shared Concert with Halifax Regional Arts Senior Wind Ensemble- Sometime in April or May (Date, Location and Time TBA)
Possible Kiwanis Festival Performance-usually the first Tuesday evening in May at Mount St. Vincent University (Seton Hall)- (Date, Location and Time TBA)
June 3rd-Spring Finale Concert at Bella Rose 7:30 pm* * * * * *
Recordings: *Amazing Grace* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWSv5KGEnA *El Choclo* www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10013547 <www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10013547> *Planes* www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10427449 <www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10427449> *Postcard from Pittsburgh* www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10373858 <www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10373858> *I Am The Doctor* www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10530725 <www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10530725> *To The Summit!* www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2700110 <www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2700110> *Earthdance* www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10095455 <www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10095455> *Closer Walk With Thee* www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2230217 <www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2230217>
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving! See you on Tuesday. Dave

Hi all, Here are the rehearsal notes for Tuesday, Oct. 8th.
1) Chorales- More Assorted 2) Warm-up Piece-Nimrod 3) Postcard from Pittsburgh 4) El Chocho 5) Earthdance 6) Amazing Grace 7) Planes 8) Sight reading (TBA) 9) Closer Walk With Thee
Thanks and see you Tuesday. Dave

This link has been provided courtesy of Graham Powell, a clarinet player in the band. One of the persons whose ashes were committed was John Underhill, former President of the band, and trumpet player.
“John  Underhill is probably the second one, and my best friend  and co-worker (richard Nelis is third. very appropiate as this took place a few weeks before our concert on the waterfront, in front of HMCS SACKVILLE.”
https://dougstruthers.smugmug.com/Sackville-Committal-of-Ashes-September-2024

Hi again,
Could you also bring in the marches we played on Saturday along with Sentimental Journey and Vera Lynn to be handed in on Tuesday.
Thanks,  Dave

Hi all,
First of all, thanks very much for your Saturday performance on the waterfront (emphasis on water!). Some shaky moments, not the least of which was my conducting, but it was fun to get the cobwebs out! Overall, a very nice performance, considering the circumstances! I know the HMCS Sackville folks really appreciated our support.
Here are the rehearsal notes for our next Tuesday evening rehearsal October 1st. Please bring in your Funny Books for this rehearsal so that they can be returned to the library. We won’t need those again until February.
1) Warm-up-More Assorted Chorales 2) Warm-up Piece-Nimrod 3) Syncopated Clock 4) Earthdance 5) El Choclo 6) Highlights from Planes (sight-reading) 7) Amazing Grace 8) Postcard from Pittsburgh 9) Closer Walk with Thee
Thanks and see you on Tuesday. Dave