Sidney Concert Band

PRACTICES

2024 - 2025 Season

Monday Night Practices

Setup at 6:30pm • Downbeat at 7pm

Peace Lutheran Church

2295 Weiler Ave. Sidney BC

Sidney Concert Band

2024 – 2025 Season

We welcome all concert band musicians to join this wonderful ensemble. If you have a minimum of 3 years experience on your instrument and are aged 10 to 100, we would love to see/ hear you.

Rehearsals are every Monday Night at Peace Lutheran Church 2295 Weiler Ave, Sidney, BC Downbeat is at 7 to 9pm Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bring your instrument and music stand All percussion instruments provided – bring your sticks And most important… bring a smile and get ready to have fun!

BAND MEMBERSHIP DUES

Due to our excellent executive board, our successful Charlie White Theatre concerts and corporate support (Michele Holmes Team) we have been able to keep our dues low for many years. I believe, the lowest in the South Island! We collect dues at the end of September.

Cost of membership is $125 / students are free!!

 

DATES FOR THIS SEASON

Please put on your calendar today! 

Monday, September 2 – First rehearsal of the 24-25 season

Saturday, October 5 – Executive Meeting

Wednesday, November 6 – Dress rehearsal at the Charlie White

Sunday, November 10 – “Women and the War Effort” concert at the Charlie White

Monday, December 16 – last rehearsal of 2024

Tuesday, December 17 – Christmas Concert at the Shoal Centre

Monday, January 6 – first rehearsal of 2025

Wednesday, May 21 – Dress rehearsal at the Charlie White

Sunday, May 25 – “Around the World in 80 Minutes” concert at the Charlie White

Monday, June 23 – Last rehearsal of the 24-25 season

Sunday, June 29 – Bandshell concert

Tuesday, July 1 – Canada Day Parade 

Your Executive Board

Paul Schwagly (tenor sax)
– President –

Jim Kingham (alto sax)
– Past President –

Ian Cameron (flute)
– Treasurer –

Nicola Hestnes (flute)
– Advertising & Promotions –

Peter Amundsen (trumpet)
– Secretary –

Joy Bradstock (bass clarinet)
– Librarian –

Like To Join The Band?

Please email our director, Bruce Ham.
Bruce will reply to you as quickly as possible.