The Aurora Community Band WANTS YOU!


If you took band in high school, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with your musical self and meet new people. Do you want to start to play again?

The ACB is a diverse group of over 40 musicians of all ages and from all walks of life who would love to have you join the band! Our season includes 3 formal concerts and local informal performances.

Requirements: some previous experience, a band instrument, and a music stand.

New members are welcome!

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New members may join the band at the beginning of a Session in September or January.  New members may sit-in for two rehearsals on a trial basis before committing to the band.  Please contact the ACB even if it’s the middle of a session!

The ACB rehearses every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Trinity Church in Aurora, ON.  We have access to the building at 6:45pm and must exit by 9:15pm.  Our season runs from September until June and includes two sessions - September to December and January to June. We have one formal concert per session and a variety of other local events that can be found here.

MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

Attendance    

Attendance is important as we only rehearse once a week. The 2023-24 season runs for two sessions: September to February and February to June. Our season consists of weekly rehearsals and both formal and informal performances. Please see the events page for our performance schedule.  

If you are going to be absent please let us know by email at auroracommunityband@gmail.com.

Equipment    

Members are responsible for supplying their own instrument and music stand.  Percussionists are asked to supply sticks and mallets.

Music 

Once band members have paid their fees they will be given an embossed ACB Band Folder to be returned at the end of each session.  Members may also purchase an ACB folder with their name embossed on the folder for $25.

Commitment to Performances        

It is expected that band members make every effort to participate in all scheduled performances and festivals.

Concert Dress

Our concert dress will be all black: collared shirt, blouse, pants, or skirt.

Fees:

Full season (Sept + Feb sessions): $120.00

Full season student rate: $60.00

Single session (Sept 2023 -Feb 2024 or Feb - Jun 2024): $70.00

Membership fees are due at the beginning of the season/session. All cheques payable to “Aurora Community Band”.

2023-2024 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Sundays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora, ON.

SESSION 1: September 2023 - January 2024

  • September 10, 17, 24

  • October 1, 15, 22, 19 (no rehearsal on Oct 8 over the Thanksgiving weekend)

  • November 5, 12, 19, 26

  • November 25: Annual Holiday Market at Trinity Anglican Church (9:00am - 3:00pm)

  • December 3

  • December 8, Winter Concert at Trinity Anglican Church (6:00pm - 10:00pm)

  • January 7, 14, 21, 28

SESSION 2: February 2024 - June 2024*

  • February 4,25 (no rehearsal on Feb 18 over the Family Day weekend)

  • February 11: Pops Concert with Borealis Big Band at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre

  • March 3, 10, 17, 24 (no rehearsal on Mar 31 over the Easter weekend)

  • April 7, 14, 21, 28

  • May 5, 12, 26 (no rehearsal on May 19 over the Victoria Day weekend)

  • June 2, 16, 23

  • June 8: Spring Concert at Trinity Anglican Church (1:30pm - 5:30pm)

*Additional performance in March/April may include one at the opening of the Aurora Performing Arts Centre and at the Aurora Senior Centre. In July, a performance for Canada Day may be added later.