Markham Concert Band 2007-2008 MEMBER PROFILES   The Markham Concert Band, formed almost thirty years ago, is now one of the largest community bands in Canada.   At the Ontario Band Association Festival last year, the band was awarded gold, the top ranking, and the woodwind section received a special Award of Excellence.   In addition, the band earned an invitation to next year’s National Band Festival, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.   The band performs its 4-concert series in the beautiful Markham Theatre: October 21, 2007: “The Amazing Journey”; December 2, 2007: “A Seasonal Celebration”; March 2, 2008: “Broadway Show Stoppers”; May 4, 2008: “An Afternoon at the Bandstand”. All concerts are Sundays at 3pm.   The band can also be seen at many Markham and York Region festivals and events. Expect a great variety of music: contemporary, marches, show tunes, light classics and, occasionally, a little jazz - the kind of music that appeals to any audience.   Special guests are featured at many concerts.   The band performs under Doug Manning, who holds the degrees of B.Mus. and B.Ed. from the University of Toronto.   Derek van Dassen, contact booktime@sympatico.ca  www.mcband.on.ca