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Next practise for the Halifax Concert Band will be Tuesday, January 31, 6:00-8:00 pm. On this rehearsal, we will assemble the Irish show (except the singalong tunes – they can wait for a couple of weeks yet). The material for the show, in order, is:
Irish Suite (Anderson)
Pennywhistle Jig
Irish Medley No. 2
Mother Machree
Brian Boru's Patrol
Danny Boy
The Foggy Dew
Killyburn Brae (from Longford Legend)
The singalong tunes will be interspersed with these tunes, as usual.
After we have dealt with this material, we will read through Star Trek Through the Ages, which has been distributed already. If time permits, we'll review the Star Wars piece, starting from bar 75, and (hopefully) review Abracadabra.
Upcoming shows are:
The Irish show: St. Patrick's Church on Sunday, March 11, 2:00 pm.
St. George Society (small band of about 24 players and the Funny Books). Monday evening, April 23, location unknown.
Kiwanis Music Festival: Likely Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 pm. Southern Hymn and Abracadabra.
Geek Month concert: May 4 or 11 (to be decided). That would be a Friday night. Location either St. Agnes Church or Quinpool Education Center. This is the one organized by the Hal-Con Comic Book and Sci-Fi convention people. There will be another concert of this ilk in October. Music to be performed will be Star Wars Marches (currently in the main folder) plus Star Trek Through the Ages, Sailor Moon, Theme from Spiderman, Superman Theme, Theme from Batman, Theme from The Flintstones (a bit of a stretch – retro perhaps) and maybe a couple of others that won't be too hard to assemble. These will go into the Funny Books.
IWK Kermesse: Saturday, May 26, likely 10:00 to 11:30 am. Funny Books for sure.
Spring concert: Tuesday, June 5, 7:00 at St. Agnes Church auditorium. Scheduled tunes, so far, are Abracadabra, Fantasy on American Sailing Songs, Blues Brothers Review, Imperial Echoes. It will likely be necessary to pad the show with some of our comic book show tunes, so Star Trek will be on it and the Star Wars marches will be too. I suspect that Longford Legend may be a good bet too. I think that we'll have enough time to do a credible job of it.
We'll leave this posted and it will be updated as needed.
M. C.
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A complete list of music in our three folders (regular, Irish, and Funny Books) is on the Members' page. The so-called "Funny Book"s are the black three-ring binders.
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Tuesday Night Big Band
On January 31 the Tuesday Night Big Band will be performing at the Grawood Lounge. No cover charge but donations will be accepted.
The Tuesday Night Big Band is a vibrant collective of 18+ musicians. It was started by trumpeter Frank Ridgeway over 20 years ago. While the membership has changed as the band has evolved, at its core is always a dedication to playing the authentic and exciting repertoire written for this ensemble.
Big Band music is alive and well. Come out and listen and dance to the swing, jump and jive sounds of this full size big band.
Tuesday, January 31, 8:00-10:00 pm
Grawood Lounge, Dalhousie University Student Union Building
6136 University Avenue, Halifax
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Sackville Band Cabaret
The Sackville Band, a 55-piece wind ensemble, whose members include some of the best professional players in the city, will be hosting a Valentine’s Cabaret on February 11 — everything from dance tunes to Broadway classics, vocals, instrumental soloist, and even a little New Orleans-style jazz. You might even be invited to the dance floor during a few of the selections.
Skip the flight to Las Vegas and take in a cabaret at the Grawood:
· Choose your favourite beverage at the cash bar;
· Select a few finger foods or order something from the kitchen;
· Settle into the perfect seat and enjoy!
Tickets are only $20. The event is a fundraiser for the Sackville Band BUT seating is limited, so tickets must be purchased in advance.
Send a note to Mike Morrisey if you would like to attend, or call 902-576-3422.
Saturday, February 11, 7:00-9:00 pm
Grawood Lounge, Dalhousie University Student Union Building
6136 University Avenue, Halifax
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Chester Brass in Harmony and Hope
Harmony & Hope is a joint initiative by the Dalhousie Medical School Chorale and the Chester Brass Band, offering a unique evening of entertainment to Halifax concertgoers. All proceeds of Harmony & Hope will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society and directed to medical research aimed at treating and curing cancer. Where else will you hear Bohemian Rhapsody played by a brass band with a 90 person mass choir!?
Friday, March 9, 8:00 pm
St. Andrew's Church
6036 Coburg Road,
Halifax
Visitor Info
Halifax Concert Band has no openings at this time.
HCB could be available to play for fundraising or other special events. Inquiries can be directed to Promotions and Publicity Chair Don Doyle at 454-7235 or doyledj@eastlink.ca.
Casavant organ parts available for free
St. Andrew's United Church in Halifax has surplus organ parts in storage that need to be disposed of by the end of January 2012. Any requests or offers as to alternate use or storage can be directed to Kevin Parks, Music Director, (902)221-1597 or joyfulnoise@eastlink.ca