B1 6- The Canadian Champion, Frday, November 9, 2007 I EWARRIVALS '06 Escape Uimied AWD M0 Explorer Eddie Bauer Ileated leatherets, moonroot, 6 dis audo 4x4 4dOL V6, auto, Satheri ni Sailer sowing, wit suuwooer, tader owng, euere sensini eetronic climati contrut 7 tasseating 27,530mi w/oldflai 26,351 mi .$201495 $239425 AllpnceileaXisace oideale aditax n î d licnsint 'Al vehds ei iand mii c Cdilih chisia 90.5.164 eu41 IlI MS;5.41646 wwwkennedyfrd.ca 280 SOUTH SERVICE RD. W OAKWILLE wmar àTeMilton Concert Band back business that 1 11 -, u itself immune to the necessity for advertising sooner or later finds itself immune to business." Derby Brown à a %À à' à àt 4. 1ài~~wm~~ its been an exciting year of fii sts for the newly-formed Milton C oncert Band. And those milestones will continue as tbe band embarks upofl the Chbristmas season, offening its irst per- formance of ots offshoot swing band, its first Santa Claus parade performance and ius first ticketed concert. Since rehearsaks began in Fehruary, the Milton C oncert Band (MC B) bas entertained almosi I,000 people in just tbree performances. Now, after a bnief summer break, tbe band is back at work and more determined tban ever to make a big contribution to tbe commu- nity On Tbursday, Nov. 22, tbe MCB Swing Band wîll performn for residents, family and friencîs of Martindale Gardens. MC B president Angela Rozario said organizers were dîsappointed to learo tbe venue wouldn't bold tbe entire band. Tbey iben realized it would make a great debut for tbe smaller swing band. It's a perfect lit,' Rozanio said. Tbe residents are sure to enjoy MCB Swing Band's smootb sounds and toe-tapping rbytbms reminiscent of days gone by" Sbe added tbe swing band will allow opportunities for the band to respond to community requests for smaller ensembles. "If successful, we bope to introduce otber small ensembles drawn [rom tbe larger band," sbe said. Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m., members of tbe MCB wttl perform in tbe Milton Santa Claus Parade. Band members will serenade parade-goers wbile being driv- en along tbe parade route on a float donated by New Meebanical of Milton. "Everyone's really excited about tbis parade," said band member Len Black, wbo's in cbarge of co-ordinating tbe parade performance. "We're dusting off tbe old Cbristmas standards and cant wait to belp tbe crowd get in tbe boli- day spirit." Lastly, tbe MCB will present its first Cbristmas concert Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at St. Paul's United Cburcb, 123 Main St. E. Organizers say tbe cburcbs acousties provide tbe perfect v enue to bost tbe performance, wbicb ssil include a selection of new and old bol- îdav elassics. Karen Sexton, the bands concert cci- ordinator. said tbe St. Pauls Uited C borda Chboir will be joining the MCB on stage and encouraging tbe audience to joui in for a sing-along. "Tbis is sure to be an event tbat local residents-\wIll wanî to make a family tradition. Its tbe perfect wav 10 get i tbe bolidav mood," Sexton said. Tickets cosi $10 for aduits, $8 for students and seniors and are free for kids under 12. tait (905) 693-9886 or e-mail info@miltonconcertband.com for tickets. Tbe MCB is comprised mostly of amateur musicians from across Halton. Tbe band's mission is 10 provide Milton and area residents witb an opportunity to enjoy and per[orm great music in tbeir own community Tbe band plays a wide variety of music, [rom Broadway to big band, classical to contemporary. Musicians înterested in findîng out about joining are asked to calI (416) 508-6106 or e-mail mîltonconcert- band@gmail.com. - l i mii q lfi paui~ r Il I jg â I i mmi l qIIN :1 h Roi