Welcome to the Website for the
Second Chances Community Music Program of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA
If you would like to know more about the Second Chances Community Music Program of Nova Scotia, please check out the About Us menu at the top of our site.
For upcoming concert news, see below.
Upcoming 2025 Concert Performances
Stay tuned for announcements about our upcoming performances. We would love to see you there!
Summer ‘Outdoor Rehearsal’ Concert Series
Second Chances Jazz Band
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 @5:00pm
Fish Hatchery Park, 1441 Bedford Hwy B4A 1E4
Summer ‘Outdoor Rehearsal’ Concert Series
Second Chances Intermediate & Symphonic Bands
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 @6:30pm
Halifax Public Gardens Bandstand
Summer ‘Outdoor Rehearsal’ Concert Series
Second Chances Intermediate & Symphonic Bands
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 @6:30pm
Northwood Halifax, 2615 Northwood Terrace
Summer ‘Outdoor Rehearsal’ Concert Series
Second Chances Intermediate & Symphonic Bands
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 @6:30pm
RAINDATE: Thursday, August 28th, 2025 @6:30pm
Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Rd, Bedford, NS B4A 2G6
Summer ‘Outdoor Rehearsal’ Concert Series
Second Chances Intermediate & Symphonic Bands
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Chester Bandstand, 3 Parade Square Road, Chester, NS B0J 1J0
TBA Fall Concert Name
Second Chances Symphonic Band
Sunday, December 7th, 2025 @2pm
St. Ignatius Church, 5 Bedford St, Bedford, NS B4A 1W5
Respectful Rehearsal Environment Policy
In partnership with other community bands throughout Atlantic Canada, the Second Chances Community Music Program has adopted the Respectful Rehearsal Environment Policy which states: “The Second Chances Community Music Program is committed to equity, inclusion and providing a respectful environment for music making free from discrimination or harassment. All members of the organization are expected to work together to create a positive and respectful environment that encourages personal growth and excellence.”
2024-2025 Board of Directors
The following names have been elected by you to serve on the 2024-2025 Board of Directors for the Second Chances Community Music Society of Nova Scotia.
Anne Marie Archibald, Marion Bernard-Nauss, Johnna Campbell Ken Courrier, Kevin DesRoches, Lori Esling, Natalie Foster, Patti Green, Denise Henwood, Cheryl Marshall, Tony Sweet
From among this dedicated group of directors four were elected to serve as the executive team.
President (president.secondchancesbandns at gmail)
Natalie Foster
Vice President (vpresident.secondchancesbandns at gmail)
Tony Sweet
Secretary (secretary.secondchancesbandns at gmail)
Anne Marie Archibald
Treasurer (treasurer.secondchancesbandns at gmail)
Johnna Campbell
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