About the Hannaford Junior Band
Anita McAlister, Conductor

The Hannaford Junior Band made its first appearance in January, 2005. Aimed at beginning brass players with 1-2 years experience, the Hannaford Junior Band members will participate in rehearsals, festivals, clinics and concerts in a variety of venues. This ensemble is a fun way to learn brass skills and enjoy music making in a relaxed, but stimulating environment.

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

 

Junior Band playing in the lobby of the Jane Mallett Theatre

David Childs - euphonium
Saturday, Nov. 16th, 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