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Second Chances Community Music Program of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA

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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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