Hello JJB Musicians,
Thank you for another great rehearsal! I am so pleased with how the pieces are coming together, and the musical nuances that are starting to come through as we move beyond the notes to playing the music.
Please read these important notes:
Clinics in first hour next week, Feb 11 Second hour is full band clinic with Daniel Desgroseilliers, with David Jones supporting as always! (Thank you, Dave!)
Clinic Schedule
6:30 – 7:30
trombones – in back room by music office – Daniel Desgroseilliers
flutes, clarinets, trumpets- on auditorium stage – Rocco Romeo
saxes – in staff room – Zac Sedlar
rhythm section (Sarah + Ivan to support for last 15 minutes) – music room – Dave Jones
REMINDER *Percussion and bass guitar 5:45 – 6:45 with Sarah and Ivan, because they have to get to their TBA rehearsal at Nepean HS by 7 pm.
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If weather is threatening, check the website 3 -4 hours beforehand to see if rehearsal is cancelled before venturing out.
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NO REHEARSAL FEB. 18– Family Day Holiday (we started early, on Jan 7 to account for this)
NO REHEARSAL for all bands the week of MARCH 11. – March Break – school venues are closed. This is a planned break each Winter Session. We schedule sessions over a 13 week period.
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Band shirts (black) with the ONHB logo are being ordered – not needed for performance, but if you want one they are only ordered once each year. You will see samples soon!
Choices: unisex cotton T – $20; Ladies (tapered waist) or Mens polyester golf shirt – $35; cotton golf shirt – $45. Cheque or cash due when ordering.
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DON’T MISS THIS JAZZ SOCIAL EVENT- We are reserving tables for JJB musicians! ONHB’s Two Beats Ahead Jazz Band will be performing an annual fund raiser for Canada Guide Dogs at beautiful Orchardview. It is the perfect chance to hear some great jazz, socialize, and dance if you like. Carpooling is advised, since Orchardview is in Greely, a 25 minute drive south from Brookfield HS. Follow this link to see details: TBA April Fundraiser-Social Jazz Poster
Winter Session Repertoire Links (our 3-4 favourites will be performed on April 14)
Darker Shade of Gray (Jazz book)
Continue enjoying our “super challenge” piece-
Review (for performance April 1 – new members may choose one to learn – or all- up to you)
Mark on your calendar:
Calendar (check this link to the website calendar for all ONHB events)
Clinics: February 11, and full band clinic (March 18 or 25)
Concert : Sunday, April 14 (afternoon, at Woodroffe United Church)
Possible community concert? Monday, April 1 (any suggestions? – senior’s home, daytime concert at school, local restaurant)
