Honoring Howie at D-Day concert 2019..................................................................Easton Veterans Day 2018

CANTON AMERICAN LEGION BAND
2023 ONE YEAR PLANNER

Updated: 01 April 2023

Rehearsals ...
 3 Randolph St. Canton, MA.
On PAPPAS campus, Brayton School Bldg., in Library.
There are two entrances, one with a RAMP and one with many stairs.
See map on "Home"NEWS" Page.

Rehearsal time:
7:00 to 9:00PM.


Please keep the Canton Band in mind as you make plans for the months ahead
....we need everybody to make it work!!!

See below
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COLOR CODE: PARADE CONCERT
PARADES in uniform; Short Sleeves.
CONCERTS in business attire ~ BLACK AND WHITE ~ EXCEPT as noted.

March 23rd Thurs:Time: 7:00 - 9:00
March 30th Thurs:Time: 7:00 - 9:00

APRIL:

 April 6th Thurs:Time:7:00 - 9:00
April 13th Thurs: Time:7:00 - 9:00
April 20th Thurs: Time:7:00 - 9:00
April 27th Thurs: Time:7:00 - 9:00 Howie's 98th Birthday!!


MAY:

 May 4th Thurs: Time: 7:00 - 9:00
May 11th Thurs:Time: 7:00 - 9:00
May 18th Thurs: Rehearsal. Time: 7:00 - 9:00

*****May 20st (Armed Forces Day Echo Taps- in R,I. Brass Players only) stay tuned for more info

May 25th Thurs: Rehersal Time: 7:00 - 9:00

May 28th, Sunday: PARADE in Sharon Rock Ridge Cemetery at 101 East St. Sharon
Assemble at 1:00 PM Rock Ridge. VERY SHORT distance one block and back.
In uniform if you have one. White top/black bottom if you don't.
There will NOT be two parts to this ceremony this year:
After Rock Ridge we WILL NOT go to the Town Hall ceremony as in past years.
But the Band is invited to the collation for lunch after completion on ceremonies. Collation TBD on day of event.
May 29th- Memorial Day-Canton MA. 8:45 at The Walk of Honor in Canton off of Washington St.
Memorial Day Ceremonies. Stay tuned for more information!
JUNE:

June 1st Thurs: Rehearsal. Time: 7:00 - 9:00

June 4th- Sunday PARADE - Wounded Warriors Parade- Marlborough:
In uniforms. Short Parade for our Vets.
Form up at 10:30 at corner of Newton St. & Main St. behind Mason's Lodge (208 Main St. 01752) in Marlboro.
Step off at 11:00.
Carpool leaves at 9:30 from Canton American Legion Hall . Sponsored by the Shriners of Marlborough.
June 8th Thurs: Rehearsal. Time: 7:00 - 9:00

June 14- Wednesday - Flag Day Concert in Avon 6:30 -8PM
6:30-8PM: at DeMarco Park, Avon, MA
This is a return performance to Avon for the Canton Band.
In uniform if you have one. NO HATS. White top/black bottom if you don't.
The Park is across the street from St. Michael's Church (87 North Main St. Avon, MA 02322)
North Main Street is Route 28.
Band please be there by 6:00 for warm up. Concert is from 6:30-8:00
June 15th Thurs: Rehearsal. Time: 7:00 - 9:00
June 22nd Thurs: Thurs: Rehearsal. Time: 7:00 - 9:00

June 24th - Just FYI- Saturday: NO CANTON BAND ACTIVITIES...Time off for R.B. Hall Day in Maine!
It has been confirmed that the Hallowell Community Band will be hosting RB Hall Day 2023 and that the location will be along the waterfront in Richmond, Maine. You are on your own if you want to take a trip to Maine.
Activities to start around 9:30 - 10AM with the first band and continue throughout the day with gaggles of Community Bands from all over Maine! Bring a lawn chair, bring a lunch, and bring your instrument and YOU may play in the Massed Band at 1:00(ish)
June 28th - Wednesday:MILTON CONCERT. Downbeat at 6:00 PM !!!
White top/black bottom for this concert. No Uniforms.
at the Gazebo, Milton Town Office Bldg. 525 Canton Ave. in Milton.
Downbeat 6:00 PM. Please be there as close to 5:30PM as possible for set up.
[Directions: if you take 138 north from Canton- Just past the Trailside museum[less than 0.2mi] , Blue Hill Av forks left. You will bear right on Canton Ave. Stay right on Canton Ave about 3.2 miles. Town Hall will be on the left at the top of the hill. There is a traffic light to turn into Town Hall.]

June 29th Thurs: MAYBE Rehearsal!! Stay tuned. May have rehearsal for Canton Concert next week!
July:

July 5th Wednesday: Canton Summer Concert Series. Downbeat 6:30
Canton Band is proud to kick off the Town Summer Concert Series. In front of the Rodman Admin. Bldg at 960 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021. (adjacent to the HS.) Dress Code...Black and white. Concert from 6:30 to 8:00. Raindate Wed, Aug. 16th
Details will be added as they become avaliable.

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CONTACT:(508) 951-1229
... See you soon.