ABOUT THE BAND
The goal of our organization is to provide members with the
opportunity to pursue their musical interests in a congenial atmosphere: in
other words, to have fun playing. At the same time we strive to provide a
community service with quality, entertaining performances at various venues
in the Hanover County area, where we are generously supported by the Hanover
County Board of supervisors through the department of Parks and Recreation.
BAND ORGANIZATION
The band board consists of the music directors, officers
(elected) and committee chairpersons. The board meets monthly to conduct and
plan band business. All band members are welcome to attend and participate in
all board meetings.
DIRECTOR
Karla Bloom of Montpelier is our current Director and Conductor.
OVERVIEW OF YEARLY BAND ACTIVITIES
The band practices and performs throughout the year. A typical
year may include 15 to 20 concerts. The most active performance periods are the
summer concert season (May-July) and the Christmas season (Nov-Dec). The winter
months are usually spent preparing new music for the spring and summer.
Annual concerts open to the public usually include Musical Mondays at Maymont,
Ashland's Fourth of July celebration,
the Ashland Strawberry Faire, and the Hanover Tomato Festival, among others. The band is a
member of the Association of Concert Bands.
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CONCERTS
TO SCHEDULE A CONCERT
Call Jim @ (804) 798-6609 at least six weeks before the function. There is
no charge to Hanover County organizations, but the band always appreciates
a donation to help defray the costs of music and equipment.
I'd like to book a concert for my group/organization
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PICTURES
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JOINMusicians of all ages are welcome to join the band, although
students in middle school and below should have parental permission. Auditions
are not required, but the ability to read musical notation is essential. The band normally
performs music in grades III - VI. so members should be comfortable playing and performing
at this level or above.
THE BAND CAN ALWAYS USE NEW MEMBERS
YOU ARE WELCOME TO
BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT AND COME SIT IN ON A REHEARSAL
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I'd like to join the band... Please contact me with details.
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REHEARSALS
Regular band rehearsals are held Tuesday evening at the Hanover Arts
and Activities Center**, located at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. (Map to HAAC from I-95 & Rts 1 & 54) Rehearsals start at 7:30 p.m. and last 2 hours with a 5-10 minute break. However, check here for any changes
Cancellation of Rehearsal: If Hanover County schools are closed due to weather
conditions, band rehearsal will be canceled. If other circumstances require
cancellation of rehearsal or a concert, you should be notified by your section
leader. Most schedules and changes are also posted in the box below.
CHANGES (if any) Tuesday, August 26th will be a concert at Randolph-Macon (play at 7:00pm by the Fountain) rather than a rehearsal.
Black pants with red band shirt is the uniform of choice for concerts until further notice.
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CONTACT
I'd like to book a concert for my group/organization
Critique the band.
I'd like to join the band... Please contact me with details.
For more information about the Hanover Concert Band,
e-mail hanover-band@etc4u.com
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Members, please ask anyone who can play a band instrument to come join us.
(Tell the how much fun we have... That should do it!)
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