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Banding together for an ensemble 

THE first rehearsal for the newly formed Hamilton and District Concert Band (HDCB) will be held on October 8 starting at 7pm until about 9.30pm in the Good Shepherd Church Hall in Thompson Street, Hamilton. Pictured are HDCB chair and trombone player, Chris Cole; committee member, flutist, vocalist and saxophonist, Jess Dixon and musical director and bassoonist, Matt Toffolon. Photo: GLENN GUY.
Lizzie Hallam

COGNISANT of a gap in local music, a few likeminded wind, brass and percussion musicians have decided to fill the void and band together to form the Hamilton and District Concert Band (HDCB).

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