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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Spring concert bringing over 30 musicians together

Over the past four years, a small idea born out of the pandemic has quietly grown into one of Wallaceburg’s most unique musical evenings. 

In 2022, as the pandemic was winding down and the Wallaceburg Concert Band was ramping back up, the Wallaceburg Brass Quintet had managed to keep playing through those unusual years. 

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We even created a few fun videos to stay creative and connected. When things began to reopen, we wanted to build on that momentum. 

Joni and I recognized that several small ensembles had formed during the break from full band rehearsals, and we approached the rest of the quintet with the idea of creating a concert that would bring those groups together for an evening of music-making. 

The response was an immediate and enthusiastic “absolutely” — not a hard sell when musicians are given the opportunity to simply play. 

That first concert in June 2022 was a modest but meaningful start. The quintet carried much of the program, with a handful of other ensembles rounding it out. It was an enjoyable evening and, more importantly, an opportunity for........

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