The Thompson Community Band is up and running for another season. 

 

The group is under new leadership this year, as director Kevin Lewis is taking a sabbatical from his role in the R.D. Parker Collegiate music department.

 

Taking over the reigns in his absence is another member of the RDPC music department, and his wife, Sarah Lewis.

 

Sarah Lewis spoke to Arctic Radio News and said that new members are always welcome, even if someone may not have touched an instrument since high school. Lewis added that that making connections within the community is as important as music. 

 

The Thompson Community Band will have their first performance of the year later this month as part of the Thompson Community Foundation Gala on September 29th.

 

Lewis said that if someone is hesitant to join close to a performance date, they are welcome to start attending for the first practice in October.

 

The group practices Tuesdays at 6:30 in the RDPC band room.