Respectful Rehearsal Environment Policy
The Nova Scotia Band Association is committed to equity, inclusion and providing a respectful environment for music making free from discrimination or harassment. All of the members of the organization are expected to work together to create a positive and respectful environment that encourages personal growth and excellence.
Annapolis Basin Community Band
Community: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Director: Jolene Buchholz
Location: 143 Ritchie Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Contact: annapolis.community.band@gmail.com
Bridgewater Fire Department Band
Community: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Director: Captain Wendell L. Eisener, B.Mus., M.A., Th.D. Location: 81 Dominion Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 2J9
Contact: https://bfdband.com/contact-us
Chester Brass Band
Community: Chester, Nova Scotia
Conductor: George Morrison, Commander (Retired)
Canadian Forces, B. Music, CD
Rehearsal Location: Chester Brass Band Building, Church Park, Pigloop Road, Chester
Rehearsal Times: Mondays 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Contact Info: https://www.chesterbrass.com/contact-2/
Dartmouth Concert Band
Community: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Director: Bob Bauer
Rehearsals: Thursday evenings, Dartmouth Music, 35 Major St.
Contact: Juliet Whelan, Julietw53@gmail.com
Halifax Concert Band
Community: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Director: Dave Staples
Rehearsals: Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm, Halifax West High School
Contact: membership@halifaxconcertband.ca
Nova Scotia Youth Brass Ensemble
Community: Halifax, NS
Conductor: Rod MacGillivray
Contact: rimacgmusic@gmail.com
Ron MacKay Memorial Youth Band Society
Community: Valley and Bible Hill, NS
Conductors: Nicole McLeod & Steve Hartlen
Contact: Elaine MacIinnis
rmyouthband@outlook.com, elaine.macinnis@gmail.com
Sackville Community Band
Community: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Director: Jim Forde
Rehearsal Location: Sackville Community Centre, Lower Sackville
Rehearsal Times: Saturday 10:30am-12pm
Contact Info: Jim Forde
Sackville Community 9AM Band
Community: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Director: Danielle Chute
dove.danielle@gmail.com
Rehearsal Location: Sackville Community Centre, Lower Sackville
Rehearsal Time: Saturday, 9:00 – 10:15am
Scotia Brass Ensemble
Community: Nova Scotia
Director: Rod MacGilivary
Rehearsal Location: Maritime Conservatory
Rehearsal Times: Thursday’s from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Contact Info: Hope Gendron
Second Chances Community Band
Program of Nova Scotia
Community Concert Band
Community: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Executive Director: Chris Ward, eloboesolo@gmail.com
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 7-9pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Current Openings: accepting players in all sections, especially in need of additional brass players
Intermediate Band
Community: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Executive Director: Chris Ward
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7-9pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Current Openings: accepting players in all sections who have one or two years playing experience
Beginner Band
Community: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Executive Director: Chris Ward
Rehearsals: Monday, 7-9pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Current Openings: accepting any adults interested in learning to play a band instrument in a group setting.
Small Ensemble Program
Community: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Executive Director: Chris Ward
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 6-7 pm or 9-10 pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Current Openings: openings for traditional and non-traditional instrument groupings.
Community Jazz Band
Community: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Executive Director: Chris Ward
Rehearsals: Thursday, 7-9pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Current Openings: all sections, especially in need of additional brass players.
Jazz Combos
Community: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Executive Director: Chris Ward
Rehearsals:
Combo-A Monday, 6-7pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Combo-B Monday, 7-8pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Combo-C Monday, 8-9pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Combo-D Thursday, 6-7pm at Aurora North End Parish Church (5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax)
Current Openings: rhythm section musicians as well as saxes, trumpets and trombones
Second Wind Community Band
Community: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Director: Laura Mercer
Contact: swccband@gmail.com
Cape Breton Community Fall BandFest 2022
Tintamarre Community Concert Band
Community: Sackville, NB
Director: Robert McLeod
Truro Concert Band – Colchester County
Community: Truro
Director: Ken Henderson
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7PM, Truro Public Library, 754 Prince St B2N 1G9 (subject to change-please contact for current schedule)
Contact:
henderk@gmail.com (Ken Henderson, conductor)
jstewart569@bellaliant.net (Jamie Stewart, President)