** IMPORTANT **

Payment is due no later than December 28 for the January to April session.  (One cheque for $160.00 dated December 28 OR two cheques for $80 each, one dated for December 28, 2012 and one post-dated for January 14, 2013.

No registration will be processed until payment is complete.

1.  Cost of the session is $160.00.

2.  Members registering for more than one band in the same session receive a 50% reduction in the second band fee. ($160.00+$80.00=$240.00)

Cheques must be made payable to Dominion-Chalmers U.C. (Please note memo line: ONHB).

* A full refund minus a $25.00 admin fee is available until the end of the first regularly scheduled rehearsal.

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There are two ways to make your payment:

1.  Make your payment on site at Dominion-Chalmers United Church (office).

2.  Mail a cheque to Dominion-Chalmers U.C. 355 Cooper St., Ottawa, K2P 0G8.

Please use the appropriate form below carefully noting the criteria for registration in each of the following band programs.  

If you have questions, please email:

Daphne Picklyk

Beginner Band (Tuesday Rehearsals 6:00 - 8:15 p.m.) Location:  Dominion Chalmers Session Dates:  January 15 - April 14 Director:  Cathy Wilcox This band is for members that have no music experience or have a basic knowledge of their instrument or for musicians who played long ago and need a refresher course. Please note that advanced NHB musicians are invited to support new musicians and do not pay a fee to play with the beginner band. Please fill in the form completely if you are joining the band for the first time or if your contact information has changed.  Returning NHB musicians may simply submit their first and last name and their instrument. Instrument choices for NEW members are:  Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, Electric Bass, Percussion (snare, bass, concert bells, auxiliary percussion) *To eliminate spam and autoprocessors, you must enter the security code exactly as indicated.  Thanks for helping control the dark side of the internet. Security Code: *   First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: Postal Code:  (no spaces please ) Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: Email: 1st Choice Instrument 2nd Choice Instrument: 3rd Choice Instrument: I would consider trying an instrument that is needed in the band if none of my first three choices are available (yes/no): If you have previous musical experience, please tell us what instrument, how long you played and how long ago.  Also please include any vocal training or experience. Enter comments here! Please list any health issues that may need special consideration in the program that you wish to make known to the director.

Intermediate Band One (Tuesday Rehearsals 6:00 - 8:15 p.m.) Location:  Dominion Chalmers Session Dates:  January 15 - April 14 Director:  Tessa MacLean -or- Intermediate Band Two (Tuesday Rehearsals 6:00 - 8:15 p.m.) Location:  Broadview Public School Session Dates:  January 15 -April 14 Director:  Ginger Jacobson For Intermediate Band One, musical experience is required.  Repertoire level ranges from 1.5 to 2.5.   Registration is first-come, first-served, with the balance of the ensemble determining the number of players on each instrument, as determined by the director. For intermediate Band Two, musical experience is required.  Repertoire level ranges from 2.5. to 3.0.  Musicians should be comfortable playing music starting from the midpoint of Accent on Achievement Method Book Two. *To eliminate spam and autoprocessors, you must enter the security code exactly as indicated.  Thanks for helping control the dark side of the internet. Security Code: *   USE THE DROP DOWN MENU TO CHOOSE JUST ONE OF THE OPTIONS.  THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR: * Intermediate Band One (Tessa MacLean) Intermediate Band Two (Ginger Jacobson) First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: Postal Code: (no spaces) Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: Email: Instrument I currently play: 2nd Choice Instrument (if first choice no longer available): 3rd Choice Instrument (just in case): Please list any health issues that require special accomodations or the attention of the director: Enter comments here!

Advanced Band (Wednesday Rehearsals 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Location:  Dominion Chalmers Session Dates: January 16-April 14 Director:  Jennifer Martinez Musical experience is required.  You should be comfortable playing all of Essential Elements 2000 Method Book #2 from #110 onward. Repertoire level ranges from 3.0 to 3.5.  Registration is first-come, first-served, with the balance of the ensemble determining the number of players on each instrument, as determined by the director. An audition piece may be given out at the beginning of the session if the band is oversubscribed in some sections. Please note that advanced NHB musicians are invited to support new musicians and do not pay a fee to play with the Beginner Band. *To eliminate spam and autoprocessors, you must enter the security code exactly as indicated.  Thanks for helping control the dark side of the internet. Security Code: *   First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: Postal Code: (no spaces) Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: Email: Instrument I Currently Play: 2nd Choice Instrument (if first choice not available): 3rd Choice Instrument (just in case): Please list any health issues that may need special consideration in the program that you wish to make known to the director.: Enter comments here!

ADVANCED Jazz Band (Monday Rehearsals Time TBA) Location:  Merivale High School Session Dates:  January 14 - April 14 Director: Brian Asselin BEGINNER Jazz Band (Thursday Rehearsal Time 6-8 p.m.) Location:  Dominion Chalmers Session Dates:  January 17 - April 14 Director:  Brian Asselin The ADVANCED JAZZ BAND MONDAY requires a maximum of 3 alto saxes, 3 tenor saxes, 2 baritone saxes, 5 trombones, 5 trumpets, 1 guitar, 1 bass guitar, 1 drummer, 1 auxiliary percussionist and a keyboard player.    Band members must have at least 1 full year on their instrument in the New Horizons program.  Members must be comfortable playing from Book Two Essential Elements #110 onwards.  Repertoire level 2.0 - 3.5 Jazz Band. The BEGINNER JAZZ BAND THURSDAY offers members a chance to explore the jazz medium regardless of instrument or level.  Usually jazz bands are comprised of saxophones, trombones, trumpets and rhythm section.  This jazz group will incorporate any instrument.  Members will begin to develop knowledge of the jazz language and focus on reading and developing technique.

New Horizons concert band members who wish to play in either jazz band will be asked to register using this form.  If maximum instrument numbers are exceeded, auditions will be held. *To eliminate spam and autoprocessors, you must enter the security code exactly as indicated.  Thanks for helping control the dark side of the internet. Please indicate Monday or Thursday session: * Security Code: *   First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: Postal Code: (no spaces) Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: Email: Instrument I Played Last Year: 2nd Choice (in case first is not available): Please list any health issues that require special accomodations or the attention of the director: Enter comments here!