In-person Bands
Registration
Spring registration is tentatively open from August 22 to September 5.
Rehearsal dates
Eleven rehearsals beginning the week of September 16 through the week of November 25.
Bands rehearsing at Woodroffe United Church will finish the week of December 2 as the church is closed the week of October 21.
Rehearsal length
Two one-hour sessions separated by a 15-minute break.
Fees
The fee is $200 per in-person band. The fee for any subsequent in-person band is also $200.
Level
Depending on the bands offered, there will be a range of music levels, from beginner through to advanced-intermediate. See band descriptions for the current session information.
Music
Links to the printable music parts will be sent to registrants by the band leaders the week before rehearsals begin.
Clinics/Sectionals
Each in-person band in the fall and winter sessions only will offer a number of instructional clinics or sectionals depending on the band level.
Locations
See the band listings page.
Refunds
A member withdrawing from a band before the third rehearsal of a session will receive a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. Refunds will not be provided for later withdrawals.
Cancellations
Please note that it may not always be possible to find an alternate space/date should a rehearsal need to be cancelled. Therefore, if three or more rehearsals are cancelled for a particular band, those members can request a pro-rated refund.
End-of-session performance
If possible, each band will be provided with an opportunity to have their own performance or open rehearsal.
Virtual Bands
Rehearsal dates
Eleven rehearsals beginning the week of September 16 through the week of November 25.
Rehearsals
Weekly rehearsals are one hour in length and conducted online via Zoom. Members will need to install the Zoom app ahead of time. Typically, band leaders will conduct while playing an MP3 recording of the music. All players will be muted and will not be able to hear what others are playing.
Fees
ONHB fees are $100 for virtual bands.
Level
Virtual band music will be offered at the intermediate level 1-2.
Music
Links to the printable music parts will be sent to registrants by the band leaders the week before rehearsals begin.
RefundsA member withdrawing from a band before the third rehearsal of a session will receive a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. Refunds will not be provided for later withdrawals.