Westman Honour Band
Westman Honour Band is an opportunity available to select students from schools around Westman. You will meet for two days to rehearse, ending with a final concert at the Westman Centennial Auditorium in Brandon.
If you are interested in this opportunity, talk to Mrs. Burke! Students are expected to have all music thoroughly prepared in advance of the event and Mrs. Burke expected you to meet with her to be fully prepared.
If you are interested in this opportunity, talk to Mrs. Burke! Students are expected to have all music thoroughly prepared in advance of the event and Mrs. Burke expected you to meet with her to be fully prepared.
♪Make sure you are on time for rehearsals (at least 15 minutes before).
♪Music is to be well prepared with all notes, rhythms, and musical elements under your fingers.
♪Bring a pencil to all rehearsals.
♪Bring a water bottle to rehearsal. (BU has a no bottled water policy, but there are lots of water fountains.)
Attendance Policy: The Honour Band must take priority over all other activities (i.e. work commitments, school and non-school functions, etc.) Participants are to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to each rehearsal and stay until the end of the day's rehearsals. Those unable to make these commitments should not commit to participate in the honour band.
♪Music is to be well prepared with all notes, rhythms, and musical elements under your fingers.
♪Bring a pencil to all rehearsals.
♪Bring a water bottle to rehearsal. (BU has a no bottled water policy, but there are lots of water fountains.)
Attendance Policy: The Honour Band must take priority over all other activities (i.e. work commitments, school and non-school functions, etc.) Participants are to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to each rehearsal and stay until the end of the day's rehearsals. Those unable to make these commitments should not commit to participate in the honour band.
Schedule:
♫Junior Honour Band - February 9/10, 2024♫
Guest Conductor: Mrs. Vanessa Nowostawski Friday, February 9th, 2024 8:30 - 9:00 Registration (Brandon University School of Music) 9:00 - 10:40 Full Band Rehearsal 11:00 - 12:00 Brass/Percussion Sectional (Woodwinds Lunch, provided) 12:00 - 1:00 Woodwind Sectional (brass lunch, provided) 1:00 - 2:15 Full Band Rehearsal 2:30 - 3:20 Instrument Sectionals 3:30 - 5:00 Full Band Rehearsal Saturday, February 10h, 2024 (*no lunch provided this day) 9:00 - 10:10 Full Band Rehearsal 10:20 - 11:10 Sectionals 11:20 - 12:30 Full Band Rehearsal 2:15 Warm up for Concert 3:00 Concert (WMCA, 205 20th Street, Brandon) *There is an admission cost for the concert.* Repertoire ♪In the Court of the King by Randall Standridge ♪After the Rain by Matt Neufeld ♪Spy Games by Ralph Ford ♪Spirit of the Wolf by Bob Barker, arr. Bob Buckley ♪Ghostbusters arr. Michael Story Concert Dress Please wear honour band t-shirts (given out at registration), black dress pants, black socks, and black shoes. |
♫Senior Honour Band - February 9/10, 2024♫
Guest Conductor: Dr. Mark Tse Friday, February 9th, 2024 8:30 - 9:00 Registration (Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium) 9:15 - 10:40 Full Band Rehearsal 11:00 - 12:00 Brass/Percussion Sectional (Woodwinds Lunch, provided) 12:00 - 1:00 Woodwind Sectional (Brass/Percussion Lunch, provided) 1:00 - 2:15 Full Band Rehearsal 2:30 - 3:20 Instrument Sectionals 3:30 - 5:00 Full Band Rehearsal Saturday, February 10th, 2024 (*no lunch provided this day) 9:00 - 10:10 Full Band Rehearsal 10:20 - 11:10 Sectionals (Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion) 11:45 - 12:30 Full Band Rehearsal 2:15 Warm up for Concert 3:00 Concert (WMCA, 205 20th Street, Brandon) *There is an admission cost for the concert.* Repertoire ♪Lament For A Fallen Piano (Weasley Cheang) ♪Three Folk Miniatures arr. Andre Jutras ♪Flight of the Thunderbird (Richard L. Saucedo) ♪Sundance (Carl Strommen) Concert Dress Please wear honour band t-shirts (given out at registration), black dress pants, black socks, and black shoes. |