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Hi
The 2023-24 season of the Halifax Concert Band begins on Tuesday, September 12, with a downbeat at 6:30 pm. We will be in the band room of Halifax West High School.
We have an on-line registration form, for your convenience. The link is: docs.google.com/forms/d/1TjVLRtqlcgNKWPJst58WcSn_h39kJjMP1MBJZSRRCs8/edit
We are accepting e-transfer payments, sent to treasurer@halifaxconcertband.ca
The annual fee this year will be $150.00 Fees are used to pay for the Director, music, subsidies for official band shirts, and purchase of communal equipment and instruments.
Please arrive at the school by 6:15 pm. Folders will be handed out.
A public performance schedule is being worked on and will be shared with you as soon as possible.
If you are able, volunteers are needed in several areas. Please see the registration form for details.
If you would like a pdf version of the registration form, please let me know as soon as possible.
We will be open for new members at the rehearsal on September 19.
Hope to see you on September 12.

Address: 70 Grandhaven Blvd, Halifax, in the Clubhouse (entrance has 70 above the door) Lots of parking Spouses and guests are welcome Time: 6:15 –  9 pm BYOB
See attached pictures

Hi all,
Thanks so much for your excellent performance last night! I must say, I was a little brain-and-body weary last night after the show but in a really good way. It’s a real challenge to keep all of the physical, mental, technical and musical aspects together for such a long concert and that is what I was most amazed with, that we did it and that we did it so well together!
I want to specifically thank our featured trumpet trio; Chris, Fiona and John for a great job with the solo parts in Song of Hope. To play so well in a live setting is a testament to your talents and is very commendable!
Holberg Suite represents a performance milestone for the band since I’ve been conducting and it came off so beautifully. I really feel it’s important to play repertoire that pushes us to use our “classical training” that we have all practiced for so many years. Well done!
Thanks also to all of our soloists last night for your skill and courage and to the entire group for your remarkable spirit of community, music-making and adventure!
Speaking of adventure, I’m off to Newfoundland today for a family visit and was up very early this morning (5:30!!) to prepare for that. I think what woke me up was all the music from last night still going through my head. Thanks for the lovely ear-worms!!
Enjoy the potluck and have a great summer! Take care. Dave

Please remember to hand in your music folders to Debbie McGuire after the concert on Tuesday June 6.
If you can help set up the stage on Tuesday, please be there at 6:00 pm
Andrea’s email is adale66@hotmail.com
Thanks Bob

Spouses and Guests are also welcome to join in on the potluck.
Andrea

Hi everyone
The band potluck is back after a 3 year hiatus and it’s a new venue this year!
Date Tuesday June 13 Time 615-9pm
Address 70 Grandhaven Blvd Grandhaven Blvd is off Washmill Lake  Drive
It’s not one of the apartment buildings – it’s the clubhouse The entrance has 70 above the door
I’ve attached the sign-up sheet for food that was passed around last week so that those folks who were not in attendance and plan on coming can see any gaps!
There’s a street photo attached of the archway where you turn in to Grandhaven Blvd and a photo of the Clubhouse entrance. There’s plenty of parking – basically any spot outside the clubhouse or any of the apartment buildings
This venue does not supply any utensils so please bring any serving spoons etc with you!
Any questions or issues reach out! adale66@hotmail.co.
Andrea