Hannaford News

December 2009

Edited by Raymond Tizzard
Executive Director

Our Mission The Hannaford Street Silver Band is Canada's award winning professional brass band and Resident Company of Toronto's St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. Its mission is to honour the traditions of this art form and at the same time, place it in a contemporary context with a unique Canadian point of view. The HSSB has redefined what a brass band is capable of doing by facilitating innovative creative projects and collaborating with the very best of the world’s and Canada’s diverse cultures and outstanding artists.

This evening marks the 4th consecutive year that Goodyear Engineered Products has sponsored the HSSB’s annual and much anticipated Christmas Concert.

 

Good people, innovative technologies and smart solutions are just three of the ways Goodyear Engineered Products accelerate business. Together, these strengths drive the development of Goodyear Engineered Product’s complete family of products: industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings, automotive and commercial truck, conveyor belt, power transmission, home and garden, rubber track and original equipment parts. Backed by best-in-class distributor network, customers benefit from innovative market-driven products that boost efficiency, but also from generations of industry experience that combine to keep profit potential high and operating costs low. We are delighted to welcome Mr. Guy Enta and Mr. John Hymers to our concert this evening.

The arts and industry working together to enrich our lives and community!

On-Going Support

For its 2009/20010 season the HSSB is grateful for the assistance received from the Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council and The City of Toronto Arts. The HSSB's corporate partners include Yamaha Music Canada Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, Jupiter Musical Instruments, St. John's Music, Cosmo Music, Schaeffler Canada Inc., NSK Canada Ltd., Goodyear Engineered Products Canada Inc., SKF Canada Ltd., Tsubaki of Canada Ltd., NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada, Rexnord Canada Limited, Renold Canada and Kinecor LP.
 
The HSSB is also pleased to acknowledge the support of the SOCAN Foundation, The Augustine Family Charitable Trust, The Ontario Arts Foundation and the many individuals who have provided financial assistance.

A Brief History of Brass Bands

This art form began 157 years ago deep in the coal fields of England’s Yorkshire Region. Workers in mines and associated factories took up brass instruments as a form of celebration and recreation that spread with the industrial revolution. This amateur tradition of heartfelt music making became popular in other European countries and North America as people began to emigrate. Soon, brass bands were not only participating in organized competitions, but commissioning original concert music. Throughout their history, brass bands have maintained a tradition of service to the communities in which they exist as exemplified by the bands of the Salvation Army.

To this rich history comes Canada’s Hannaford Street Silver Band. In recognition of its accomplishments, in November of 2003, the HSSB was awarded its second Lieutenant Governor’s Award for the Arts by the Province of Ontario. One of its many commissioned works, Requiem Mass for a Charred Skull by Bramwell Tovey won the 2003 JUNO Award for Best Classical Composition.

We are often asked about the name of the band. There is in fact a Hannaford Street in Toronto’s east end, home to one of its founders. True to its industrial roots, Hannaford Street itself was named after a Businessman who was active in Canada’s famed Grand Trunk Railway which started in1853 and 1923 was amalgamated with the Canadian National Railways, which later became Canadian National.

The Hannaford Youth Education Program

The Hannaford Youth Program is a fantastic opportunity for brass players ages 10 - 22, beginner to advanced to participate in any one of 3 brass bands: The Hannaford Youth Band,The Hannaford Community Band and The Hannaford Junior Band. The Hannaford Youth Program is operated under the auspices of the Hannaford Street Silver Band. Members will have the opportunity to participate in rehearsals, concerts, clinics, competitions, recordings and more!

For more information about this wonderful program log onto the HSSB’s web site: www.hssb.ca and follow the links to the Youth Site. You can contact Anita McAlister, Director of Youth Education directly by email: hannafordyouth@yahoo.ca

Can we contact you by email?

As a charitable organization, the HSSB is always monitoring its costs. One way we can substantially save money is by contacting our supporters through e-mail. Included in this evening’s program is a ballot for a free draw of tickets to our next concert. We would appreciate it if you were to include your e-mail address in your contact information. Be reassured that we will not use your e-mail address for any other purpose other than those relating to the HSSB. Please log on to our web site and sign up on our Guest Book

On-Line Donations Accepted!

The HSSB is now able to accept on-line donations. Just visit www.hssb.ca There you will see the Donate Now button. This service is provided by www.canadahelps.org CanadaHelps, a public charitable foundation (896568417RR0001), is Canada's only donation portal that provides access to all of Canada's 80,000 charities, from national organizations like national cancer charities to smaller groups like local animal shelters and soup kitchens.

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

If you are a business owner, we can help you promote your activities. We have unique sponsorship & advertising program. For more information contact Raymond Tizzard, Executive Director, 416 425 2874.

Join the Hannaford Club today!

We are pleased to announce the on-going operations of The Hannaford Club. Club members will be accorded special privileges for many of our concert events. For example, at today’s concert, Hannaford Club members meet in the Bluma Appel Theatre Lobby next to the Jane Mallet. They are enjoying complimentary light snacks and refreshments, free coat check and a chance to meet and speak with our sponsors and artists. Club membership is for those who donate $250.00 or more annually to the HSSB. For more information, please contact us at 416 425 2874 or hssb@interlog.com