DNTS was formed in March 2009, patterned after the Really Terrible Orchestra (RTO) of Scotland.
We are an eclectic group of more than 30 people who enjoy playing music as part of an ensemble. Our ages range from high school to retired and our skill levels range from beginner to very proficient.
Ours is not a serious orchestra; we're here to have fun. Having said that, we do try to become better musicians with practice, and that turns out to be part of the fun. To that end, our co-conductors, Marti Hopson and Travis Boudreau, insist (suggest, urge, hope) that we practice a minimum of ten minutes per day. A small price to pay. (And the other price is a $5.00 per rehearsal, to cover the cost of renting space and running the group.)
We are accepting new members. Please contact us if you have any questions.
INSTRUMENTS
Our current mix includes traditional: violin, cello, flute, clarinet, french horn, trumpet, percussion .... and non-traditional: harp, alto sax, keyboard, electric bass guitar, and acoustic guitars. Many of our members have brought their instruments out of retirement, others have purchased or rented.
SUPPORT TO THE ORCHESTRA
DNTS has an informal structure but is very fortunate to have members who have continued to provide support to the orchestra in a number of different ways including:
Graphic Design
Co-conductor
Concert set-up
Concert spokesperson
External communication
Librarian
Membership Coordinator
Party hosts
Purchaser
Social coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Treasurer
Webmaster
MUSIC
Over the years, some wonderful arrangers have arranged music for us to meet our special needs, thus we have built up a good repertoire and are constantly adding to it. New members should not feel overwhelmed because some of our pieces are very easy, others are more challenging ... there is something for everyone.
Our efforts have been caught on You Tube. Have a listen to find out what you're getting yourself in for. Click on the links in the sidebar to hear how far we've come.
We are an eclectic group of more than 30 people who enjoy playing music as part of an ensemble. Our ages range from high school to retired and our skill levels range from beginner to very proficient.
Ours is not a serious orchestra; we're here to have fun. Having said that, we do try to become better musicians with practice, and that turns out to be part of the fun. To that end, our co-conductors, Marti Hopson and Travis Boudreau, insist (suggest, urge, hope) that we practice a minimum of ten minutes per day. A small price to pay. (And the other price is a $5.00 per rehearsal, to cover the cost of renting space and running the group.)
We are accepting new members. Please contact us if you have any questions.
INSTRUMENTS
Our current mix includes traditional: violin, cello, flute, clarinet, french horn, trumpet, percussion .... and non-traditional: harp, alto sax, keyboard, electric bass guitar, and acoustic guitars. Many of our members have brought their instruments out of retirement, others have purchased or rented.
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| Playing for the fun of it at the DNTS Social, July 2012, Victoria, PEI |
SUPPORT TO THE ORCHESTRA
DNTS has an informal structure but is very fortunate to have members who have continued to provide support to the orchestra in a number of different ways including:
Graphic Design
Co-conductor
Concert set-up
Concert spokesperson
External communication
Librarian
Membership Coordinator
Party hosts
Purchaser
Social coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Treasurer
Webmaster
MUSIC
Over the years, some wonderful arrangers have arranged music for us to meet our special needs, thus we have built up a good repertoire and are constantly adding to it. New members should not feel overwhelmed because some of our pieces are very easy, others are more challenging ... there is something for everyone.
OUR CONCERTS
Some members prefer NOT to play at these
which is totally fine … not everyone wants to perform in public.
However, for those who wish to perform, each Christmas we hold an open rehearsal and in June
we put on a concert. In the past, we have also ventured out into the community to play- for example, we played at the wedding of one of our former
violinists .
Wedding, PEI Preserve Company,
New Glasgow, PEI
Saturday, July 6, 2013
YOU TUBEOur efforts have been caught on You Tube. Have a listen to find out what you're getting yourself in for. Click on the links in the sidebar to hear how far we've come.
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