NHBT members perform with Enchanted Flutes
On Wednesday May 15th the flute ensemble that several NHBT members play in – THE ENCHANTED FLUTES – will be performing their gala concert at Temple Emanuel (120 Old Colony Rd) at 7:30 PM. Not only will you be entertained with wonderful music in a café setting but you will also be served refreshments and drinks (wine, beer, […]
NHBT Bands in Concert March 30th
NHBT Symphonic Band and Jazz Orchestra in concert at the Scarborough Bluffs United Church, March 30
NHBT in the news ~ again
An update on the September article. Here’s the link: Toronto.com story updated
Oboe Workshop March 1st
The NHBT oboe players enjoyed a workshop with oboist Tori Owen. We examined the anatomy of a reed and learned where to clean, scrape, file or clip to bring out the best sound and keep the duck quacks to a minimum. We also got some tips on embouchure, head and arm positions, fingerings and, of […]
New Year Social 2019
On February 9th, NHBT members and their spouses/partners celebrated the making of music together at our annual New Year social. Such events give us a welcome opportunity to meet and mingle with members of our growing band family that we don’t otherwise see at our weekly bands! Many thanks to Brian T. who was our […]
NHBT members perform with Wychwood Clarinet Choir March 3rd
Several members of NHBT are active in other music organizations. Those involved in the Clarinet Coaching Ensemble of Wychwood will perform in a portion of the upcoming concert by the Wychwood Clarinet Choir. This Concert will be held Sunday, March 3rd at St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, 611 St. Clair Ave. West, TorontoStarting at 3:30 […]
NHBT member in performance for Recollectiv Friday, Feb 15, 2019
NHBT member Beverly Taft is co-hosting an event to raise funds and awareness for Recollectiv, a free weekly music session for people with memory challenges due to disease or trauma. Recollectiv https://www.recollectiv.ca/ is a very fun, uplifting hour of music for caregivers and their partners (featured in a recent NHB article). Beverly’s 91 year old mom (who has dementia but […]
Band Fest 2019 ~ Jan 26th
Saturday January 26th was an amazing day for all members of NHBT. Our annual Band Fest saw TEN BANDS perform for the membership! The Big Band amazed the audience with their rendition of ‘Jada’ and the Jazz Orchestra followed with the classic ‘All the Things You Are’. Then the Monday Concert Band got toes […]
NHBT Double Reed Quartet at SA Hall Dinner Dec 15
Four members of NHBT have been meeting as a double reed quartet since first gathering for the 2018 Chamber Suites. Holly on bassoon, Leah and Neil on oboe and Dave on english horn adjusted some wind quartet arrangements of Christmas tunes to perform for the Salvation Army dinner on Dec 15th. There was a warm […]
NHBT at St. Philips Lutheran Church Dec 13, 2018
It was a festive end to the fall season of NHBT as the Thursday Morning Symphonic Band took the stage at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church in Etobicoke for their fifth annual performance for church members, family, and friends. Members Brent C. and Bob G. teamed up for a great duet on Baby, It’s Cold Outside and the […]
