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CANTON AMERICAN LEGION BAND
2023 ONE YEAR PLANNER

Updated: 14 November 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.

October:
October 5th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.
October 12th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.
October 19th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.
October 26th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.

Canceled October 29th- Sunday Halloween Parade Canton canceled due to rain.
Bank of Canton parking lot at 12:30. 557 Wash.St.
Dress in your best Halloween costume! Dress Scary!!!
November:

November 2nd - THURSDAY: 1/2 Rehearsal from 6:30 - 8:00. Note early start time!!!!!
November 2nd - THURSDAY : From 8 PM to ~~ : Dedicated to the "SPRINKLE"!!
Ryan and Asley will be hosting a "Sprinkle" to celebrate the birth of their baby.
8:00 PM in the Kitchen of the Brayton School on the PAPPAS campus after rehearsal. All Band people are invited to this band first.
November 4th Saturday: Veteran's Concert at Care-One Sharon 3PM (Formerly Whitney Place).
Canton Band will be doing a Veteran's Day theme concert at Care-One Sharon.
675 S. Main St. Sharon, MA 02067.
This is across from the Shaws at the RT95 Mechanic St exit. It was formerly called Whitney Place.
Dress Code...In marching Uniforms. BRING MUSIC STAND. Concert downbeat at 3:00PM
Details will be added as they become avaliable.
November 09th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.

November 11th - Saturday. Play TAPS (if you are not already at the parade.)
The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month. Taps Across America asks all Musicians to play taps where ever you are at this time on whatever instrument you play. The 24 notes played are a moment of respect for those who gave their lives for us and our country.
November 11th PARADE - Veterans Day Parade, Easton. Step off 10:00
In Easton at Rt.138 and Main St. intersection parking lot.
Form up at 9:30. Step off at 10:00.
(if you need an address for GPS use the Post Office address at 300 Main St., Easton MA)
November 16th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.
November 23rd - NO Rehearsal - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
November 30th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.

December:

December 7th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.

December 09th Saturday 4-5:30PM outdoor Caroling with lyres at Knollwood Cemetery -
This is our Traditional Holiday Ceremony at Knollwood Memorial Cemetery 319-321 HIGH ST. Canton, MA
We will be standing (or sitting if you like) in place. ...let's have a good showing.
Be there by 3:30. DRESS WARM and with festive attire. (NO bluejeans please!)
Lighting is not good...You may want to bring a music Stand WITH stand Light!
This year Knollwood is welcoming the Canton food Pantry to this community event.
Please bring canned goods or nonperishable items for collection during this event to help support the community of Canton this holiday season.
There is only one bldg in the Knollwood Memorial Park...we will be performing in front of it OUTSIDE.
If you go to Knollwood's website you can see where the Bldg is.
December 14th - THURSDAY: Rehearsal 7:00 - 9:00.

Confirmed
December 19th Tuesday - Holiday CONCERT Pappas Hospital School -
Downbeat 6:15 to 7:15!!
3 Randolph St. Canton, MA.
Concert will be in the Gym as in past years.
Concert attire: FESTIVE! Colorful...holiday ties and hats. Have FUN!
Please plan to arrive by 5:30 for set up. Park in lot that is on the LEFT of the Guard Shack. Same as last year.
(You will have a short walk straight ahead between two buildings, to the doors at the back corner of the gym.)
Confirmed
December 21st - Band Holiday Party 6 - 10 PM- Pot Luck and cash bar this year!!
At the Legion Post# 24. 950 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021
Cocktails and snacks start at 6:00
This will be POT LUCK this year. A chance to share your favorite dish. Someone will coordinate the menu when we get closer to the party.
!! If you want to participate in the Yankee Swap don't forget to bring a wrapped gift.
(...In order to be fair - if you plan to participate in this GIFT exchange -
...Please make sure the gift you bring has a minimum value of $20.)
December 28th - NO Rehearsal - Holiday and END of YEAR BREAK!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to All !!!
Thursday JANUARY 18th, 2023.... Band will resume Rehearsals


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