Fall 2024 In-Person Bands
Concert Bands
Band Leader – Cathy Wilcox
Music Room #154
Brookfield High School
Sign-in/set-up: 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Rehearsal: 6:45 – 9:00 PM
For those who have never played an instrument or are starting on a new-to-you instrument. You will be taught the basics – putting together your instrument, getting a sound, learning to read music, learning and playing a scale and simple band pieces at a level 0.5 – 1 It will be required to purchase Essential Elements Book 1 as well as rent an instrument from a reputable music company prior to the first rehearsal. If you already own a brand-name instrument, please ensure it is serviced and ready to play.
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.
Band Leader – Adrian Cosstick
Stage
Brookfield High School
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, who can easily sight-read music, and who enjoy the added technical challenges present in music at a level 3 – 4.
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 – Sheila White
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 – Lisa Concessi Maclean
Music Room #154
Brookfield High School
Sign-in/set-up: 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Rehearsal: 6:45 – 9:00 PM
For those with one or more years of experience playing their instrument who want to learn jazz styles such as Swing, Latin, blues, funk, rock and/or Motow
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 with several years of experience at an intermediate or advanced level, including familiarity with jazz music, this band will provide the challenge you are looking for.
Registration
Fall registration is open from August 22 to September 5.
Rehearsal dates
Eleven rehearsals beginning the week of September 16 through the week of November 25.
Bands rehearsing at Woodroffe United Church will finish the week of December 2 as the church is closed the week of October 21.
Rehearsal length
Two one-hour sessions separated by a 15-minute break.
Fees
The fee is $200 per in-person band. The fee for any subsequent in-person band is also $200.
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.