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Started in September 2009, the Russell Community Concert Band was the brainchild of a few local, musically-minded people who thought to bring like-minded individuals together through music.
Their aim was to draw out of hiding those “former” concert band musicians and their dusty instruments which may or may not have seen the light of day in many MANY years. The idea was to bring back the love of concert band music to those who still had a yearning to play and partner with students of the local high school music programs in order to create a musical learning and playing environment for the benefit of the local community.
The result is a diverse group of adults and students of all ages, ranging from absolute beginner to experienced performers who come together to practice, to perform and most importantly, to have fun.
The band, conducted by Gilles Lepage, currently meets every Thursday evening in the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School (STACHS) music room from 19h00 to 21h00.
If you can play a band instrument, or wish to pick it up again after many years of not playing, you are welcome to join us! The Russell Community Concert Band is always open to new members. We have openings in all sections (woodwinds, brass and percussion).
Russell Community Concert Band
C/O 1211 South Russell Rd., Russell ON
inquiries@russellband.ca
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Recent Blog Posts
June 9, 2013 |
Russell Community Band to Perform in McDougall Park June 13
The Russell Community Concert Band will perform a one hour concert on June 13 starting 7PM in McDougall Park in Russell. Bring your lawn chair and join...
May 25, 2013 |
Chesterville Arts by the Water Festival
Russell Community Concert Band will play at 4PM June 8 2013 at the Chesterville Arts By The Water Festival.
February 25, 2012 |
Russell Community Band Receives Invitation to National Musicfest
The Russell Community Concert Band performed for the first time at the regional level of MusicFest in Ottawa in the level 300 category. Judges enjoyed the performance awarding the band both a silver standing an offer to move on to the national level of...