Kinsmen Band concludes season with ‘In Celebration of Spring’

Under the direction of Jackie Kroczynski, North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band concluded their season with their annual musical performance called “In Celebration of Spring” at the Dekker Centre yesterday.

The NBCK Band was established over 60 years ago, and their performances have deep roots in the community.

Kroczynski believes musical performances such as In Celebration of Spring are a reciprocal experience for both musicians and the audience. “[Music] isn’t meant to be played in a box; it’s not for one person,” she said. “It’s for everybody, and people take great joy out of playing for others… the musician gives to the listener, and the listener reciprocates in how they respond.”

The NBCK Band’s performance consisted of variety of light hearted, intense and eerie songs, using a medley of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.