Introducing the Nepean Concert Band

	Nepean Concert Band - MusicFest 2001

The NEPEAN CONCERT BAND, INC. (NCB) has provided musical entertainment in the National Capital since 1975, when it began as a night-class offered by the Carleton Board of Education. The NCB's current membership comprises 80 volunteer musicians who enjoy playing classical, blues, marches, big-band, Broadway/Film/TV and contemporary concert band selections.

The NCB has participated in several music festivals, notably the Ottawa Kiwanis Music Festival and the Capital Region Music Festival (local component of MusicFest Canada). In 1987, 1994, 1997 and 2001 the band earned consecutive silver medals at the National Finals of MusicFest Canada (Level 600). It is one of the few community bands to participate at MusicFest.

A formal concert is performed each year (at Centrepointe Theatre, usually in February) and the NCB presents a bi-weekly "Summer Sounds" series (at Andrew Haydon Park), Wednesday evenings, from June to August. You can catch the band at numerous community and civic events within the Ottawa region such as the Canadian National Tulip Festival, The Governor General's Annual Garden Party, National Capital Dragon Boat Race Festival, City of Ottawa Mayor's Summer Beach Opening, and numerous Senior Citizens' Residences and High Schools.

Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 8:00 to 10:00 PM, at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Road, Ottawa, Ontario.

The NCB is a provincially-registered non-profit organization and depends upon membership fees, concert revenue, and sponsorship from patrons in the public and private sectors, to pay for the necessities such as conductor's honorarium, rehearsal space rental, equipment maintenance and the purchase of quality concert band arrangements.

TERRY DUNCAN (Conductor)

Terry Duncan discovered a love of conducting at Queen's University where he studied trombone performance and compostion and has since furthered his studies in conducting at the University of Calgary. Terry is currently a music teacher at Woodroffe High School in Ottawa where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, the Stage Band, and directs musical theatre productions. Prior to his work with the Nepean Concert Band, Terry served as conductor for the Brockville Concert Band and Carleton University Concert Band. Terry is very active in local theatre productions and has served as Musical Director for the Orpheus Musical Theatre on three productions in addition to the roles he has been fortunate to hold on-stage. Terry has been full-time conductor of the Nepean Concert Band since Sept. 2004.

MEMBERSHIP:

As with all great things, some conditions apply. Membership is based on a number of criteria, mainly the musician's ability to perform the level 4-6 concert band selections, willingness to attend rehearsals each Wednesday evenings, and the prompt payment of Band dues. For musical balance, performance continuity, space logistics, we reserve the right to limit section size. The sections are monitored by the section leaders who decide the placement and balance for their teams. The members must maintain a high level of playing ability to maintain consistency and musical quality for everyone.

MEMBERSHIP DUES:

Regular membership is $100 (pre-paid annually), or $35 for four months. Students and Seniors (65+) pay $70 annually, or $25 for four months. All members who pay promptly receive a $5 discount for prompt payment.

Attire is casual for regular rehearsals.

Formal concert uniform consists of Burgundy Sport Jacket (with NCB Logo Crest), white shirt/blouse, long black tie for men, black pants or skirt, dark nylons for women, black socks and black shoes. Band jackets can be obtained for a $25 deposit. For summer concert performances, the uniform consists of a White NCB-crested Golf Shirt and Dark coloured shorts or pants.