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Upcoming Dates for the Halifax Concert Band
November 19th – Annual General Meeting – Last 20 min of rehearsal
November 19th and 26th-regular Tuesday rehearsals 6:30-8:30 pm December 2nd- Monday night Dress Rehearsal at the Bella Rose 6:30-8:30 pm December 3rd- Annual Christmas Concert at St. Agnes Church 7 pm (Tuesday) December 10th- Plated Dinner at Armdale Yacht Club (Time and details TBA) January 7th-regular Tuesday rehearsal January 14th- Sight reading session (regular time and place) January 21st and 28th- regular rehearsals February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th- regular rehearsals February 23rd- Concert at Camp Hill Veteran’s Hospital (2 pm Sunday, Feb 23rd) March 3rd and 10th- regular rehearsals March 15th- Concert at St. Patrick’s Church (Annual Irish Concert Sunday 2pm) March 17th- no rehearsal (March Break)

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Hello HCB!
The Feisty Flutes are putting together an *advanced* flute reading session for adult flutists, designed for skilled players who want to do the occasional session of more intricate music-making, and Sarah Muir mentioned that you have a few flutists who might be up for it.
If any of your players are interested (they should be able to carry parts confidently as a solo player, have an excellent sense of rhythm, solid tone and have a good sense of how to tune/balance in an ensemble) would you be willing to pass on the following information?
Feisty Flutes Advanced Reading Session
Music: a gorgeous arrangement of ‘Greensleeves’ (based on the Alfred Reed arrangement), music from the Nutcracker and some intricate Christmas carol arrangements
Date: Thursday December 12th, 7:00-8:30pm Location: near Chocolate Lake, Halifax Fee: $25
Music: available for download 3rd week of November
Email novascotiaflute@gmail.com to get your name on the list!
Many thanks, Amy
Amy O’Neill, BMus, NSRMTA O’Neill Flute Studio Flute, Irish Flute & Concertina www.instagram.com/flutestudio novascotiaflute@gmail.com www.flutestudio.com 782.234.5353

Hi all,
Here’s the line-up for Tuesday Nov 12, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Band Room at Halifax West.
1) Chorales-Various from Son, More and Bride 2) Warm-up-Lincoln 3) Christmas Festival 4) It Came Upon A Midnight Clear 5) Comfort and Joy 6) Gesu Bambino 7) Themes from Nutcracker 8) Minor Alterations 2 (optional) 9) On That Night All Was Silent (new) 10) All I Want For Xmas Is You 11) General Use Fanfare 12) (if time) Let The Bells Ring
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
Here’s the running order for Tuesday, Nov. 5th plus the Remembrance program and details for the St Agnes Church Hall performance this Friday night Nov. 8th.
1) Chorales-More Assorted (all) 2) Warm-up-Sea Songs 3) Ballet Parisien (all 5 mvts) 4) Hymn to the Fallen (Remembrance folders) 5) Naval Tribute (Remembrance folders) 6) Minor Alterations No. 2 7) Themes from the Nutcracker Suite 8) Colonel Bogey On Parade (sightreading) 9) (if time) General Use Fanfare
Remembrance Program Nov 8th/2019
1) Armed Forces March Past –MacKay 2) The Standard of St. George –Alford 3) Naval Tribute 4) Sentimental Journey (vocal) –Brown/Homes 5) The Longest Day (vocal) –Anka 6) Sing-Along #1 -Pack Up Your Troubles -All The Nice Girls Love A Sailor -Roll Along Wavy Navy 7) Song for the Mira-MacGililvary (In Memory of John Buchanan) 8) Hymn to the Fallen-Williams 9) Sing-Along #2 -Bless “Em All -Long Way To Tipperary -Tavern In The Town -Roll Out The Barrel 10) You’ll Get Used To It (vocal) –arr. Steerwell 11) Sing-Along #3 -Lily Marlene -White Cliffs of Dover -We’ll Meet Again 12) God Save The Queen/O Canada
The performance is in the church hall of St. Agnes Church on the corner of Chebucto Road and Mumford Road (6903 Mumford Rd, Halifax). Our portion of the proceedings will start at approximately 8:30 pm with band members being asked to assemble in the church hall for 7:45. Please bring your own music stand. Dress will be formal all black.
Thanks, Dave

Hi all,
Here’s the order for next week’s rehearsal. I have also included a set list for the Sept. 28th HMCS Sackville performance as well as details about meet time and place, etc. for that event.
Tuesday Sept 24th Rehearsal Order 1) Chorales-various from Assorted, More Assorted, Son of Assorted and Bride of Assorted 2) Warm-up piece-Naval Tribute 3) Benny Goodman (Funny Books) 4) Carole King (Funny Books) 5) Lincoln 6) Pirates of the Carribbean Medely (new-sightreading!) 7) Spanish Masters-#1 Evocation and #2 The Maiden and the Nightingale 8) Portrait of Terry Fox 9) Spontaneous Combustion 10) Sea Songs (optional)
2019 HMCS Sackville Fundrasier 2pm Saturday, September 28th/2019 Boardwalk area by the Wave at the Maritime Museum
The HCB performance for the HMCS Sackville Fundraiser performance will run from 2 pm to 3:30 pm on Saturday, September 28th on the boardwalk area by the Wave which is located on the waterfront directly behind the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. The rain venue for this performance is in the Maritime Museum in the small craft room.
I would like everyone to please meet at the performance location by 1:15 pm on Saturday and give yourself ample time to find parking in the pay lots near the venue or on the streets surrounding the waterfront area. Also, anyone who can help with set-up of chairs, etc for the performance are asked to meet at the venue anytime after 1:00 pm.
There is a room provided in the museum for cases and coats and you will be directed to that area when you arrive at the Wave. If it is raining, please go directly into the museum and you will be directed to the performance area.
Also, please bring your own music folders, music stand and clothes pins to secure the music. Dress for the performance is the band shirts, black pants/skirt and black shoes/socks. If you don’t have a band shirt yet, please just wear all black.
Set List For HMCS Sackville Concert-Sept 28th Set 1 1) Heart of Oak/Colonel Bogey (Remembrance Folders) 2) Sentimental Journey (Remembrance) 3) Highlights from The Music Man (Funny Books) 4) Remembering Vera Lynn (Remembrance) 5) Army of the Nile (Remembrance) 6) Rodgers and Hammerstein (Funny) 7) Benny Goodman (Funny) 8) Carole King (Funny)
Set 2 9) Naval Tribute (Regular Folder) 10) Disney Medley (Funny) 11) Standard of St George (Remembrance) 12) Pennsylvania 6-5000 (Funny) 13) Jersey Boys (Funny) 14) Baby Elephant Walk (Funny) 15) Hawaii 5-0 (Funny) 16) Magnificent 7 (Funny) 17) Heart of Oak/Bogey (reprise)
Please don’t hesitate to email Bob or to call my cell at (902) 266-3365 with any concerns regarding the performance.
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the event! Dave

Hi all,
If anyone would like a copy of the music library list for the site reading session on October 22, please send your request to Debbie McGuire <<thirdzebra@yahoo.ca>>
Thanks