January 24th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
An Old Fashioned Variety Show
February 7 at 7 PM
Lots of local talent and a fun way to spend a wintery evening.
Tickets available in advance from:
Sweet Brian Boutigue
Home Hardware
Adults – $10
Students – $5
At the Hall
Please park in the school parking lot.
Parrsboro Band Association Offering New Music Program for Youth
Thanks to the generous financial support of the NS Department of Tourism and Culture’s Cultural Opportunities for Youth program, the Parrsboro Band Association is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for local youth.
The goal of this initiative is to introduce the youth of Parrsboro and the surrounding communities to instrumental music.
Any youth from ages 13 to 25 living in the area from Apple River to Bass River to Athol and all points between are encouraged to take part. Instruction will be offered in a wide variety of instruments including (but not limited to)flute, tuba, saxophone, trumpet, violin and percussion. The instructor for the program is classically trained violinist Timi Levy who recently moved to Parrsboro from Calgary where she was working as a Professor of Music as well as performing with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Dr. David Howe and Kyle Dinaut will assist in the instruction.
Formal lessons will be given incorporating both music theory and performance on instruments. Special presentations will take place over the course of the program, ranging from guest performances to listening sessions and discussion groups.
The program will take place at the Band Hall, 172 King St. in Parrsboro and will run from January 5th through March 31, 2009.
The cost to register is $25.00. Rental instruments initially will be provided at no cost to the students. Once the students are committed to their instruments it is expected that they will either purchase of lease from a reputable source directly on their own. In cases of financial hardship, the Band Association will continue to supply instruments.
Interested persons should call or email Kyle Dinaut at 254-2335 or kdinaut@kerrheating.com
Christmas Concert @ the Hall
Featuring:
Parrsboro Citizens’ Band and Junior Band
The Elastic Big Band
Joyce Murray and David Howe
The Sackville Citizens’ Band
The Victorian Singers
December 15, 2008 7:30 pm
Location: At the Hall
Adults $10.00, Free to Students
Refreshments will be served
Tickets are available at Ken’s, Home Hardware and Joan’s Sweet Brier Boutique, and also at the door.
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
New Brunswick musicians, Isaac and Blewett
New Brunswick musicians Isaac and Blewett will be bringing their unique sound to Parrsboro on Saturday, October 25th.
From their rural perch on the Fundy shore, Isaac and Blewett have been winning audiences nation-wide with their innovative music, eclectic performances, and honest songwriting. Originally known as an acoustic blues act, they have broadened their sound, spinning out into new, exciting musical territory. Jim Blewett’s steady rhythms and Tim Isaac’s atmospheric cello create a gorgeous, organic sound, enriched by Tim’s soaring, melodic voice.
The duo has recently released their fourth CD, and they are in demand at live music venues and festivals throughout the region.
Tickets for the 8 p.m. show at the Band Hall on King Street in Parrsboro are available at the door, or by calling 902-647-2021.
The Cultural Campus Committee (ltor) Mary Vingoe, Michael Fuller, Harry Thurston, Krista Wells and Paul Cram. Missing : Pam Halstead (she missed the boat) and Jamie Oatt
The Cultural Campus Committee experienced an unusually long retreat over this past weekend (Oct 3-5) on Long Island in Five Islands. We gathered there as planned to brain storm the cultural campus. We had a very successful couple of days while enjoying the spectacular hospitality provided by Dick Lemon and his staff. The beautiful location and very comfortable facilities provided us the luxury of focusing on the work at hand.
Our main task was to define the vision, goals and programming of the Cultural Campus. The vision and goals are for all to see by going to the menu to thr right and clicking on Cultural Campus and then following the links.
For the coming season we will be seeking funding to present four and perhaps five programs generated withing the Association as well as inviting other artists join us under our cultural umbrella to present workshops of their own which we will support and promote.
A big thanks to Dick Lemon for his support and belief in our goals at the hall. If you’ve not been click on this link to visit his island retreat website. http://www.fiveislandsretreat.com
The retreat lasted longer than expected due to an exceptionally strong wind out of the west which kept us island bound for an extra twelve hours
Work contiues over lunch
This is an annual event at the hall and has been very popular over the years. Come on out and raise a stein and have a good time.
The Sackville Community Band was originally a project of the Sackville Community Development Association (SCDA) who saw a need for Sackville to have its own marching band to lead off the annual Patriot Days Parade every July 1st. In September of 2002 our band was born and we began meeting in various community halls. We now have a concert band of 55 members; a youth band of 35 members, a marching band of 30 members and a Dixieland/Oktoberfest combo. The Sackville Community Band is comprised 100% of talented volunteers of varying ages and musical experiences. We are professional musicians, retired musicians, local music teachers, students and community members all brought together by our love for making music.
The newest members to join the team around the board table are Don Allsion, a native son recently returned and Dr. David Howe, long standing band member.
Beside his youthful vigor done bring a wealthy background in performing art and cultural entrepreneurship to the board.
Kids of all ages and of all generations should enjoy great moments in the ‘Auditorium’, aka ‘The Band Hall’. First grade graduation, first live theatre, first dance, first political speeches, the Grand Ole Opry tour, Sea Cadets; all these precious memories occurred in this building. May my input through the Board of Directors help this institution thrive and serve for many years to come.
Don Allison Smith
Dr Howe has served his community well for many years as general practitioner in Parrsboro. During those years he committed to also play the first flute with the Citizens’ Band and bari sax with the Elastic Big Band. He now takes on the role of director representing the band on the Board of Directors.
