Spring 2025 - In-Person Bands
Concert Bands
Band Leader – Rosemary de Bruijn
Brookfield High School
Sign-in/set-up: 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Rehearsal: 6:45 – 9:00 PM
New for this Spring: the Beginner Continuation Concert Band will offer pieces at Level 1-1.5 and is a continuation of the Beginner Band offered during the Fall 2024 – Winter 2025 session.
Please note that musicians are required to have comparable (Level 1 – 1.5) music experience (able to play lines 57 and 147 in Essential Elements, as an example) to enrol in the Beginner Continuation Concert Band.
Band Leader – Colin Williamson
Stage
Brookfield High School
Sign-in/set-up: 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Rehearsal: 6:45 – 9:00 PM
This band is a step up from Beginner. It may appeal to those returning to playing after a lengthy absence, those who want easier music to play, or those who would like more instrument-specific instruction. Music will be mainly at a level 1 – 2.
Malcolm Horava
Banquet Hall
Woodroffe United Church
Sign-in/set-up: 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Rehearsal: 6:45 – 9:00 PM
For those who play their instrument on a regular basis and want to enjoy full ensemble playing with occasional instrument instruction, this band will offer music at a variety of levels, mainly within the range of level 2 – 3.
Band Leader – Cathy Wilcox
Banquet Hall
Woodroffe United Church
Sign-in/set-up: 12:15 – 12:45 PM
Rehearsal: 12:45 – 3:00 PM
For those who play their instrument on a regular basis and want to enjoy full ensemble playing with occasional instrument instruction, this band will offer music at a variety of levels, mainly within the range of level 2 – 3.
Jazz Bands
Band Leader – Terry Duncan
Music Room #B041
Merivale High School
Sign-in/set-up: 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Rehearsal: 6:45 – 9:00 PM
For those who have some previous experience playing jazz, are comfortable playing their instrument, and want to play a variety of jazz styles including big band, blues, funk, rock and Motown.
Band Leader – Rocco Romeo
Banquet Hall
Woodroffe United Church
Sign-in/set-up: 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Rehearsal: 6:45 – 9:00 PM
For those who have some previous experience playing jazz, are comfortable playing their instrument, and want to play a variety of jazz styles including big band, blues, funk, rock and Motown.
Registration
Spring registration is open from March 23 to April 7.
Rehearsal dates
Eight rehearsals beginning the week of April 22 through the week of June 9.
Rehearsal length
Two one-hour sessions separated by a 15-minute break.
Fees
The fee is $125 per band. The fee for any subsequent band is also $125.
Level
Depending on the bands offered, there will be a range of music levels, from beginner through to advanced-intermediate. See band descriptions for the current session information.
Music
Links to the printable music parts will be sent to registrants by the band leaders the week before rehearsals begin.
Clinics/Sectionals
Each in-person band in the fall and winter sessions only will offer a number of instructional clinics or sectionals depending on the band level.
Locations
See the practice locations map.
Refunds
A member withdrawing from a band before the third rehearsal of a session will receive a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. Refunds will not be provided for later withdrawals.
Cancellations
Please note that it may not always be possible to find an alternate space/date should a rehearsal need to be cancelled. Therefore, if three or more rehearsals are cancelled for a particular band, those members can request a pro-rated refund.
End-of-session performance
If possible, each band will be provided with an opportunity to have their own performance or open rehearsal.