*** All in-person rehearsls for Fall 2020 are cancelled. Instead, please visit our Online Course area ***
2019-2020 Season Rehearsal Schedule
Westwinds uses the facilities of three Calgary High Schools and a Church on a rental basis:
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Lord Beaverbrook High School (LBHS) |
9019 Fairmount Dr SE |
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Lakeview United Church (LUC) |
3023 63 Ave SW |
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Bishop Carroll High School (BCHS) |
4624 Richard Road SW |
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William Aberhart High School (WAHS) |
3009 Morley Trail NW |
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Introduced in 2006 are the Westwinds Performance Standards. This is a guide to which level each Westwinds group will generally be rehearsing and performing. You can view the Performance Standards [Here]
Also new starting in 2006 are non-auditioned Placements. These are conducted in each group at the beginning of the season and provides an assessment of each member to determine their appropriate placement within each group.
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Choirs |
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Choir |
Level |
Director |
Location |
Time |
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Mixed Choir |
For Green Choir graduates and singers with some experience. |
Anita Perlau |
LUC Sanctuary |
Wednesday |
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Women's Choir |
A performance ensemble for intermediate singers. |
Nicole Hounjet |
LUC Upper Hall |
Wednesday |
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Choral Emsemble |
Experienced singers accepted by Audition. |
Anne Gray |
LUC |
Tuesday |
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Concert Bands |
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Band |
Level |
Director |
Location |
Time |
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Green Concert |
First-time players, no experience necessary. Teaches the beginning basics, including how to read music, instrument and ensemble techniques. |
LBHS Choir Room |
Thursday |
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Blue Concert |
For Green Band graduates and players at Grade 1 - 2 levels. |
WAHS Band Room |
Thursday |
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Bronze Concert |
Players at Grade 2.5 - 3.5 level. |
Chris Herard |
BCHS Band Room |
Tuesday |
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Silver Concert |
For intermediate musicians playing a varied repetoire at Grade 3.5 - 4.5 level. |
LBHS Band Room |
Wednesday |
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| Symphonic Band |
This ensemble is specifically designed for musicians who have been part of their high school band, are under the age of 30 and love to play! | Paul Brown |
LBHS Band Room | Thursday 7-9 pm |
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Wind Orchestra |
Westwind's highest level concert band for advanced musicians. Grade 4.5 - 5.5 level. |
Ross McIntyre |
LBHS Band Room |
Tuesday |
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Jazz Bands |
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Band |
Level |
Director |
Location |
Time |
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Bronze Jazz |
An ensemble teaching the introduction of jazz techniques, rhythms and articulation for musicians at a Grade 2 - 3 level. |
Nathan Gingrich |
WAHS |
Wednesday |
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Silver Jazz
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A performance ensemble for intermediate musicians. Grades 3 - 4. |
Jeremy Legault | WAHS Room 216
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Thursday |
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Gold Jazz North |
A performance ensemble for advanced musicians. Grades 4 - 5. Placement by Audition. |
Jonathan Bell |
WAHS Band Room |
Wednesday |
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Gold Jazz South |
A performance ensemble for advanced musicians. Grades 4 - 5. Placement by Audition. |
LBHS Choir Room |
Wednesday |
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Percussion |
For anyone who is interested in playing Percussion. Must have some experience. |
WAHS |
Thursday |
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WESTWINDS MUSIC SOCIETY
MEMBERSHIP CODE
Ensemble playing and singing requires the ongoing attention and focus of every group member. Individual members of Westwinds are expected to make the commitment to attend rehearsals and to prepare diligently for performances.
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Westwinds is a volunteer-run Society in which the Officers of the Society are full participants in the music programs, elected to leadership positions by the membership. Members have a responsibility to abide by the rules of the Society, participate fully in the election process, and to support elected officials in their ongoing duties.
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Westwinds Members and Directors value this vision, encourage one another towards its goals, and treat one another with trust and respect.
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