Second Chances
Community Music Program’s
2024 Spring Concert
Welcome to our 10th Annual Spring Concert! This concert is a celebration of the many hours of hard work our performers have put in this past winter in order to both improve their own level of performance, but also to prepare an impressive program of music just for you!
This year, we were excited to introduce a few new ensembles to the Second Chances Program. We would like to recognize the incredible hard work of our newest musical leaders who took on the challenge of starting our newest ensembles: Chuck Homewood (Singers Conductor), Gwen Dawson (Singers Accompanist) and Gail Teixeira (String Orchestra). We would also like to recognize the efforts of our strong faculty of conductors and teachers who make Second Chances so special.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Concert Order
Intermediate Band
1. The Trumpets of Seville (John O’Reilly)
2. Shake It Off (Taylor Swift arr. Michael Brown)
3. The Haunted Mansion (Matt Neufeld)
mvt.1 The Haunted Mansion
mvt.2 Empty Portraits
mvt.3 Midnight Waltz
4. Pandora (Randall Standridge)
5. The Machine Awakes (Steven Bryant)
Symphonic Band
1. Winter Games (David Foster arr. Juri Briat)
2. The Cave You Fear (Michael Markowski)
3. Michael Jackson Remembered(arr. Chris Ward)
4. Nevermore (Brian Balmages)
5. Hello Dolly! Highlights from (Jerry Herman arr. John Cacavas)
SWITCH IT UP
Please give us a moment to change the set up for the second half of the performance. We shouldn’t take long.
Second Chances Singers
1. You’ve Got A Friend (Randy Newman / arr. Mark Huff)
2. Somewhere Out There (James Horner, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil / arr. Ed Lojeski)
3. May It Be (Enya and Roma Ryan / arr. Mark Bremer)
4. Rainbow Connection (Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher / arr. Audrey Snyder)
5. All That Jazz (John Kander and Fred Ebb)
Beginner Band
1. For the Beauty of the Earth (choral) (Sandy Feldstein & John O’Reilly)
2. Embark (Carol Brittin Chambers)
3. Power Rock (arr. Michael Sweeney)
4. Silly Samba (Ron MacKay)
Jazz Band
1. Bye Bye Blackbird (Ray Henderson/ arr. by Mark Taylor)
2. Killer Joe (Benny Golson/ arr. by Michael Sweeney)
3. Let the Good Times Roll(Ray Charles/ arr. by Paul Murtha)
4. The Creole Love Call (Duke Ellington/ arr. by Mark Taylor)
5. The Swingin’ Shepherd Blues (Moe Koffman/ arr. by Mark Taylor)
Do You Like What You Hear?
If you or someone you know is interested in learning how to play a musical instrument, sing in a vocal ensemble or if you would like to pick up your instrument again after many years, we are always looking for new and enthusiastic musicians.
NO experience is required for our beginner band or string orchestra programs. NO audition is required for any of our more advanced concert or jazz bands. NO audition is required to participate in the Second Chances Singers program. Check out our website or contact our executive director for more information.
Chris D. Ward
Executive Director, Conductor and Instructor
Website: https://www.secondchancesband-ns.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/secondchancesbandns
Twitter/X: @SecondChancesNS
E-mail: eloboesolo@gmail.com Mobile Phone: (902) 293-6848
Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the generous support from…
Added Touch Towing
Northwood Halifax
Scott Manor House Museum
Aurora North End Parish Church
St. Ignatius Catholic Church
The Second Chances Board of Directors
Mount Saint Vincent University
Christ Church, Dartmouth
Our Talented Section Leaders
Our Incredible Conductors/Instructors
A Message from Natalie Foster
President, Board of Directors, Second Chances Program
Welcome to our 2024 Spring Concert. We are excited to showcase the hard work of our players, singers and conductors. I would like to sincerely thank our conductors: Serena Godmaire, Chuck Homewood, James Shaw, Gail Teixeira, Chris Ward and Mitchell Webster for sharing their musical knowledge and continuing to provide a supportive, positive and fun learning environment for our members. Thank you to our members who serve on the Board of Directors and Executive and those who volunteer to work in so many ways to support and ensure the success of our various activities. If you are considering learning to play, sing, or returning to music, don’t hesitate to contact us; new members are always welcome. Enjoy the show!
2024 Halifax Community Band Festival
A festival hosted by the Second Chances Band Program of NS
Do you or someone you know play a musical instrument? Regardless of your playing level, why not consider joining community band players from around Atlantic Canada for a fantastic weekend of learning and ensemble playing. The weekend ends with a public performance on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at 2:30pm. For more information: www.secondchancesband-ns.com/hfx-band-fest
Upcoming Performances – Summer 2024
Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at 2:30pm
9th Annual Halifax Community Band Festival Public Performance
Mount Saint Vincent University, Rosaria Hall Multipurpose Room
166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
Includes: musicians from numerous community music ensembles from all over Atlantic Canada!
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 at 6:30pm
Summer Music in the Gardens
Halifax Public Gardens Bandstand
Spring Garden Road and South Park Street
Includes: Intermediate and Symphonic Bands
Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at 6:30pm
Scott Manor House Summer Concert Series
Scott Manor House Museum, on the front lawn
15 Fort Sackville Rd, Bedford, NS B4A 2G6
Includes: Intermediate and Symphonic Bands
raindate: August 8th
Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 6:30pm
Chester Bandstand Concert Series
Chester Bandstand, Chester, NS B0J 1J0
Includes: Intermediate and Symphonic Bands
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
A Concert for Our Friends
Northwood Halifax
2615 Northwood Terrace Halifax, NS B3K 3S5
Includes: Intermediate and Symphonic Bands
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:30pm
Scott Manor House Summer Concert Series
Scott Manor House Museum, on the front lawn
15 Fort Sackville Rd, Bedford, NS B4A 2G6
Includes: Intermediate and Symphonic Bands
raindate: August 22