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techie — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:05:48 +0000

Old Man Leudecke

techie — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:49:28 +0000

Old Man Leudecke

September 10th, – 8:30 pm

Tickets can be purchased for $15 advance.

Reserve your tickets now by emailing concerts@umva.ca or leave a message at the box office (254-3674).

Tickets will also be available at the door for $17.

See Concert Series for more information

Band Day 2009

techie — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:59:05 +0000

Band Day 2009 was another great success in the history of the band. Bands performing this year were

Parrsboro Citizens’ Band
The Codiac Concert Band – from Moncton
The Sackville Citizens’ Band – from Sackville NB
The Elastic Big Band
Brass Impact – from Halifax

Chairman Michael Fuller presents Don Short (l) with a gift for his many years of service as Director of Music

Nancy Curleigh receives an award for outstanding volunteer contribution.

Parrsboro Citizens’ Band Open House

Rob Bentley — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:27:41 +0000

The Parrsboro Citizens’ Band will be having an open house on Tuesday, September 29 from 7:00 until 9:00 pm at the Band Hall. This will be a wonderful opportunity for the public to meet some of the band members, see some of the band’s artefacts, and discuss our beginners’ lesson program.

We want to show the community the fun we have as band musicians, and underline that any member of the community can become part of our musical tradition.

Please bring a friend.

Bluegrass at the Hall

techie — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:33:49 +0000

Wednesday August, 5 - 7:30 pm

The Band Hall – 44 King St Parrsboro

This great Blue Grass band from Montreal is stopping at the hall for a one night performance in transit to the Folk Harbour Festival in Lunenburg.

“When long time friend and supporter of the hall project Greg Simm, suggested we host Notre Dame de Grass he made a point of telling us just how fantastic these guys are and how important they are to the national blue grass scene. As many folks here know Greg is a significant voice in Celtic and country music in the Maritimes so with such a reference it made sense to our board to make this happen since country and blue grass is such a popular music form here.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and they are available at Advocate Community Store, Shaw Country Market, Home Hardware and Mo’s of Five Islands. Of course you can call our box office at 254-3764 as well to make reservations.

Halifax String Quartet Returns To The Hall

Rob Bentley — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:38:11 +0000

The Halifax String Quartet will be performing at the Hall on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Formed in 2001, the Halifax String Quartet performs professionally in the Halifax area, and is happy to be making their second appearance in Parrsboro. Join violinists Lee Park and Jennifer Lau, violist Jennifer Bentley, and cellist Sarah Ramer for a show that is sure to delight. The HSQ will perform a wide selection of music, including works by Claude Debussy, Arcangelo Corelli, and Halifax-based composers Ryan Veltmeyer and Alice Hansen. In addition, the concert will include jazz and tango pieces arranged exclusively for the HSQ by Jennifer Bentley. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Youth Orchestra -Success

techie — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:09:41 +0000

The youth orchestra under the direction of Timi Levy

Five very lucky young people finished off the youth orchestra program that the hall ran since January. Kyle Dinaut and Timi Levy were instrumental in organizing the program which provided instruction in band and orchestra instruments for a ten week program. Ms. Levy, a professional violinist provided tutelage in strings and guitar. David Howe did the same with reeds while Kyle Dinaut brought his knowledge of brass to the class and Morris Canning provided instruction in percussion.

This program is the hall’s ongoing commitment to cultural education and youth programming.

Yves Davison - Percussion

Variety Concert 09 – Highlights

techie — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:28:42 +0000

Close to two hundred people come out in full force on Saturday to battle away the mid winter blues and were treated to a variety of talents from our region. Here are some photos that highlight the event.

The Junior Band played a number of pieces written and conducted by Rob Bentley

Malerie Ward makes her debut

Wee Johnny Cash even showed up posing as Adam Canning

Rob and Jen Bentley perform

Sackville Community Band

TF — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:18:07 +0000

The Sackville (NS) Community Band is comprised of 55 members varying in ages and musical experience who were brought together for their love of music. They are from many walks of life – professional musicians, retired musicians, local music teachers, students and members from the community. They come well recommended and it will be a treat for us to see people in “tuxes”.

Band Concert (Charity Event)
Sackville (NS) Community Band
Sunday, 2 November at 2:00 p.m.
At the ” Band Hall” – King Street, Parrsboro
Adults $10; Students/Children $5

Improvisation

techie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:03:13 +0000

Instrumental Improvisation Intensive

Update July 17

As of today the intensive- an excellent descriptive- is going extremely well. The motivators of the session are seasoned professionals who bring an incredible wealth of knowledge to the world of painting with music. Paul Cram, saxophonist, is the magician who put all the people together. Pierre Tanguay, master percussionist brings charm, grace and a wonderful sense of playfulness. Deanne LaBrosse, sampler and electronic guru opens the door to a world of potential through her theatric innovations and Lyle Ellis, bassist and stalker of interplanetary wavelengths unleashes a new way of seeing/hearing the way we see/play music. A fabulous experience thus far, floundering through revelation.

Lyle Ellis – bassist, composer

Intensive participants from the top- Paul Cram composer with Jamie Oatt, Michael Fuller, Mitch Clarke, Timi Levy