Truro Concert Band trumpeters Ken Snow, Margaret Aucoin and Monica Hattie during a rehearsal at the Truro library on Oct. 28. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle contentTRURO – Two local bands are joining together to play a concert during Veterans’ Week (Nov. 5 to 11).THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Sunday, Nov. 9, the public are invited to a concert at the Truro Royal Canadian Legion, ‘A Highland Salute to Veterans’, presented by the Truro Concert Band and the Na Gaisgich Pipes and Drum Band of Pictou.Article contentArticle content“It’s an opportunity for us to play some music we have in our library that’s for bagpipes and band,” said Ken Henderson, musical director for the Truro Concert Band.Article contentArticle contentThe event starts at 3:30 p.m. Veterans, as well as their families and caregivers, may attend free of charge. Admission is free for others, too, but a $10 donation to the Poppy Fund is requested.Article contentBecause the official renaming and monument unveiling ceremony at the No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility is happening the day before, the concert will begin with selections from World War I.Article contentThe second section of the concert will feature music from the era of World War II. The third set is a tribute to all veterans and soldiers. Both bands will have their own featured selections, and will join together for others.Article contentThe ‘Highland Salute to Veterans’ concert was once an annual event for the Truro band. It’s returning this year after a short hiatus.Article contentHenderson spoke to the importance of recognizing Veterans’ Week with this concert.Article content“Veterans’ Week sometimes gets swallowed up in a lot of other stuff that’s going on this time of the year, leading up to Christmas, and it’s just after Halloween and all that,” he said.Article content“When we set up to do these in the first place, it was to try to create a public event that is not quite the same as Remembrance Day, but which provides some focus on people who served the country.”Article content
Truro, Pictou bands join together for Veterans Week concert
