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About the Hannaford Community
Band
Anita McAlister, Conductor
Formed in 2006, the Hannaford Community Band is designed to fill the "gap" between the Hannaford Junior Band and the Hannaford Youth Band. It is primarily aimed at high school aged brass players with at least 2-3 years experience. Participation in this program is a fantastic opportunity to develop brass skills and musicianship through rehearsals, concerts, music festivals and clinics.
Some of the exciting upcoming 2010/2011 events we have planned for this group so far are:
- Christmas Concert on Sat. Dec. 11, 2:00pm at The Church of The Redeemer
Guests: Cawthra Park S.S. Chamber Choir Director, Bob Anderson
- Valentines concert Bouquet of Brass on Sat. Feb. 12, 2:00pm at
The Church of The Redeemer
- Festival of Brass "Rising Stars" - Fri. April 15, 7:30pm at
The Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre
Guests: U of T Tuba Ensemble, Sal Fratia, conductor
- Final Concert - Sat. May 14, 2:00pm at The Church of The Redeemer
Guest soloist: Gordon Wolfe, Principal Trombone, Toronto Symphony
- Canada's Paramount Wonderland Music Festival where we will spend a full day
at the park, May, dateTBA
David Childs - euphonium
Saturday, Nov. 6th, 10:30AM - 12:30PM, Walter Hall, Faculty of Music
Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto
Patrick Sheridan - tuba, 'Breathing Gym'
Saturday, April 16th, 10:00AM - 12:00PM, Walter Hall, Faculty of Music
Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto
If you have
any questions or if you would like more information about this ensemble,
please email the conductor:
Anita McAlister
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Members of
the Youth Program will each get complimentary tickets to HSSB series
performances. Also, “family package" price plan available
for these concerts. |
About the Hannaford Community Band
Schedule & Auditions
Brass Band Instruments
Application
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