The 100+ member Southern New Hampshire Community Band is made up of about 1/3 students, 1/3 local music teachers and 1/3 other community members.
The SNHC Band has recently performed Johan de Meij’s “Lord of the Rings”, Alfred Reed’s “Othello”, David Maslanka’s “Symphony No. 4” as well as lighter selections such as “Star Wars” and “Sleigh Ride”.
No audition is required for admission into the ensemble. Auditions may be used to select lead players or soloists. Participation is free. If you are interested in joining the SNHC Band, please contact Rick Cook at r.cook@snhu.edu.
If possible, musicians should bring their own music stand to rehearsal.
Directors
Dave Bresnahan, Director of Music Education, SNHU
Gary Corcoran, Director of Bands Emeritus, Plymouth State University
Rick Cook, Director of Music, SNHU
Rehearsals
Mondays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cawley Middle School, 89 Whitehall Road, Hooksett
Fall 2011
First Rehearsal: September 19
Holiday POPS Concert
December 12, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell St, Manchester
The Holiday Concert will feature selections from the Bernstein “Mass”, Alfred Reed’s “Russian Christmas Music”, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with SNHU President Paul LeBlanc, “Sleigh Ride” and much more.
Spring 2012
First Rehearsal: January 23
SNHU Community Band, Chorus and Orchestra Concert
April 16, 7 p.m.
Palace Theater, Hanover St. Manchester