PRACTICES
2024 - 2025 Season
Monday Night Practices
Setup at 6:30pm • Downbeat at 7pm
Peace Lutheran Church
2295 Weiler Ave. Sidney BC
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 –