The University of Manitoba Concert Band

The University of Manitoba Concert Band is a 60-piece ensemble that performs a wide variety of wind band repertoire. The Concert Band presents four concerts a year (usually in tandem with the Wind Ensemble).  Founded by Connie Turner, the Concert Band is presently conducted by Dr. Fraser Linklater and includes a mix of students from the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music, other university students, community members and select grade 12 students.

Instructed by: Dr. Fraser Linklater
Who is eligible: Any university age or community member is welcome to audition — players do NOT need to attend the U of M
Days and times: Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:15 pm (everyone)
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm (credit students only)
Fall and Winter terms
Concerts:
(Friday evenings)		 October 19, 2012 — 7:30 pm — Jubilee Place, MBCI
November 30, 2012 — 8:00 pm — Jubilee Place, MBCI
February 8, 2013 — 7:30 pm — Jubilee Place, MBCI
March 22, 2013 — 7:30 pm — Glenlawn Collegiate
Cost: The fee for non-music students remains an affordable $50 for the year.

DR. FRASER LINKLATER, conductor

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Incantation and Dance

PLANNED REPERTOIRE
2012 / 2013

Includes:

Hobbits Johan de Meij
Hounds of Spring Alfred Reed
Four Scottish Dances Malcolm Arnold (Optimist Festival Level 6)
Suite of Old American Dances Robert Russell Bennett (Optimist Festival Level 6)
Lux Aurumque Eric Whitacre
Dance of the Jesters Peter Tchaikovsky