Rehearsals & Practice Expectations

Regular Rehearsals

Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Grace Westminster United Church, Saskatoon on 10th St. E, off Broadway. Wet or dirty footwear should not be worn in the church. Slippers will do fine. The downbeat is at 7:30, so be warmed up and ready to go before starting time. Those arriving late are usually out of tune and cause difficulties with missing parts.

Absence from Rehearsals

Please let the bandmaster or a member of the Board know if you must be absent, and ensure your folder is at the rehearsal if others might need it. Players should supply their own stands.

Regular Individual Practice at Home

You are expected to practise at home and learn your parts there so progress can be made on the ensemble during rehearsals. If you are having trouble with the parts, ask another member or Terry for help outside rehearsal. You may also benefit from lessons.

Summer Holidays

The band typically takes the months of June, July and August off each year, although that is approximate only. In some years, we may have informal practices going on for those who wish to keep in shape.