Lots of news to report this week!
Firstly, our next rehearsal will be on Thursday, June 6 at Bourkevale Community Centre, 100 Ferry Rd. The baton drops at 7 pm. All future rehearsals will be on Thursday evenings at Bourkevale, starting at 7 pm.
Secondly, we have gigs booked (Events and 2024 Season pages have been updated on the website):
Thursday, July 18 – Call time: 6:30 pm – baton drops at 7 pm – Lindenwoods Terrace, 490 Lindenwood Drive East
Saturday, August 10 – Call time: 1:00 pm – baton drops at 1:30 pm – Holy Family Home, 165 Aberdeen Ave
Thirdly, “End credits” ≠
(With apologies for the formatting).
This week’s rehearsal was extremely productive! I’m so excited about our progress. I think we’re going to be very well prepared for our performances this year!
Next rehearsal (Thursday, June 6) will draw from the following pieces (not in rehearsal order):
- 3 – Classic Rock’n’Roll
- 9 – Arabian Dances
- 21 – A Disney Spectacular
- 36 – Space and Beyond
- 71 – Garlandstone
- 73 – Adagio Cantabile
- 74 – Final Countdown
- 75 – Fanfare for the Unsung Hero
- 76 – Sweet Caroline
- 77 – Sesame Street Celebration
I hope you enjoy the brief pause in rehearsals, and I look forward to seeing you when we next meet (Thursday, June 6, 7 pm, Bourkevale Community Centre – have I mentioned this?)
Elizabeth.
Greetings Elizabeth and Millennium band,
I’m afraid I am going to have to miss rehearsal on Thursday, June 6. My son is coming in from Ottawa and we are trying to get the family together for at least one night. That one and only night is Thursday.
Your saxophone section remains in good shape.
-Bruce (alto/sop sax)