Tuesday evening 6:45 – 9:00
Beginner Concert Band
Cathy Wilcox
Brookfield HS
For those who have never played an instrument or are starting on a new-to-you
instrument. You will be taught the basics – putting together your instrument,
getting a sound, learning to read music, learning and playing a scale and
simple band pieces at a level 0.5 – 1.
Easy-Intermediate Concert Band
Colin Williamson
Brookfield HS
This band is a step up from Beginner. It may appeal to those returning to
playing after a lengthy absence, those who want easier music to play, or
those who would like more instrument-specific instruction.
Music will be mainly at a level 1 – 2.
Intermediate Jazz
Terry Duncan
Merivale HS
For those who are comfortable playing their instrument and want to learn
a variety of jazz styles including big band, blues, funk, rock and Motown.
Wednesday evening 6:45 – 9:00
Advanced-Intermediate Concert Band
Adrian Cosstick
Brookfield HS
For those who play their instrument on a regular basis, who can easily sight-read music,
and who enjoy the added technical challenges present in music at a level 3 – 4.
Easy Jazz Band
Lisa Concessi Maclean
Brookfield HS
For those with one or more years of playing experience looking to learn jazz styles
such as Swing, Latin, blues, funk, rock and/or Motown. It will be required to purchase
Jazz Ensemble Method by Dean Sorensen and Bruce Pearson, published by Neil A. Kjos Music Co.
Intermediate Concert Band
Malcolm Horava
Woodroffe United Church
For those who play their instrument on a regular basis and want to enjoy full ensemble playing
with occasional instrument instruction, this band will offer music at a variety of levels,
mainly within the range of 2 – 3.
Thursday afternoon 12:45 – 3:00
Intermediate Concert Band
Sheila White
Woodroffe United Church
For those who play their instrument on a regular basis and want to enjoy full ensemble playing
with occasional instrument instruction, this band will offer music at a variety of levels,
mainly within the range of 2 – 3.
Thursday evening 6:45 – 9:00
Advanced-Intermediate Jazz Band
Rocco Romeo
Woodroffe United Church
For those with several years of experience at an intermediate or advanced level,
including familiarity with jazz music, this band will provide the challenge you are looking for.
Virtual Intermediate Jazzy Concert Band
Cathy Wilcox
Virtual over Zoom
Both concert and jazz musicians will enjoy these well-known tunes, written in
accessible, flexible arrangements. Musicians may choose from a range of parts
at various levels of difficulty. Many of these pieces can be performed by as few
as five to seven musicians and sound complete, which could lead interested musicians
to form small groups to practice and play their favourites.