Press ReleaseHannaford Street Silver Band plays Bowmanville on April 26, 2003The program, beginning at 8:00 p.m., will feature an evening of jazz classics and improvisational pyrotechnics by one of Toronto's most sought after brass ensembles. With its highly regarded recordings, frequent radio broadcasts, and high profile performances, the Hannaford Street Silver Band has gained an enviable reputation both in Canada and on the international brass scene. Tickets to "All that Jazz" are $20 each or $15 for students of any age. Advance tickets are available at various local outlets. Please phone (905) 983-9494 to find the nearest outlet. The event will present a taste of the musical feast to come on June 13, 14, and 15, 2003. The Great Canadian Town Band Festival is an annual event launched on the Canada Day weekend of 2000. Celebrating 200 years of town band heritage in Canada, the event showcases some of the best professional and amateur bands in North America. The 2003 festival will feature renowned trombone virtuoso Alain Trudel with his band Le Musique à Kiosque, True North Brass, Slide Rule, the Hannaford Youth Band and many more. More details are available on the Internet at www.townbandfestival.com (see poster) or by phoning (905) 983 9494. The festival is made possible by the hard work of community volunteers, generous donations and a Trillium Foundation grant. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. With $100 million in annual funding from the government of Ontario by the province's Charitable Gaming Initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation, environment and social service sectors. Contact: David Climenhage, Chairman, Great Canadian Town Band Festival (905) 983-9494 |