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Northwest
Connecticut Band
A classical fast-paced band organized for the Goshen Fair in 1964, and
playing there each year for 40 seasons! From the gazebo near the entrance
to the fair, the band pleases the crowd all three days, playing traditional
marches, circus music, popular arrangements for concert band, and other
attention grabbers.
Current director is Sam Hudak, samhudak(a)cs.com. |
 
Number
Nine
A small ensemble of musicians specializing in the music of the Beatles.
Performance are mainly free and for the benefit of the public. Keeping
the music alive for our next generation. A quote from their website says
a lot about the group:
" We chose to form this band because music is near and dear to our hearts
and also because music has had a profound impact on our lives. There’s
no denying that arts & music offer children a unique vehicle to
exploring & unlocking their creative side and the potential benefits
cannot be underestimated. . . . Our formation and our shows are dedicated
to preserving the arts and paying homage to the fine men and women dedicated
to teaching our youth."
For Bookings & Pricing Information please Contact:
Geo J. Filippides Phone: 203-715-4621 . . . . . . number9info@cox.net
Saturday March 24th 7pm - 10pm At Lincoln Middle School
164 Centennial Ave, Meriden. 'Number Nine' plays the music of The Beatles
from 8-10pm Tickets are $15, half price for children 12 and under.
All proceeds go to the following organizations: Noah's Ark of Hope, Operation
Pantry, Rick Carlson Foundation and Birthright
2007 Dates:
 Saturday March
24th Number Nine- Benefit concert, 7pm - 10pm At Lincoln
Middle School 164 Centennial Ave, Meriden
Fri April 13
Number Nine- "Smokin' With Chris" Restaurant,
Southington
Sat Aug 25 Number
Nine- Brooklyn Fair - center stage - 7:30-10:30pm, Brooklyn
2008 Dates:
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Old
Lyme Town Band
The original Old Lyme Town Band existed from 1886 to 1910. The band members
practiced in the "Band Room," a building on the corner of Shore
and Ferry Roads that has since been converted to a residence.The spirited
modern version of the band has a traditional concert band repertoire with
current popular theme pieces as well . The new director is John Ladone,
who is adding his personal touch to the band.
Rehersals are now at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme on Mondays at
7:00PM. Bring Stands.
For further information, contact Ann Lander at 434-2671. maksl(a)sbcglobal.net
Web site: http://www.oldlymetownband.org
~~ Look back at 2004
concerts: 2005
concerts: 2006
concerts: 2007
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2008 dates: Old Lyme Town Band Concerts
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Plainville
Wind Ensemble
This is a well seasoned and spirited group, conducted by Rich Laurence.
They maintain a concert band and ensembles.
Rehearsals are Tuesday nights at The Middle School of Plainville.
President: Jim Crawford
Executive Director: Kathleen Marsan
Contacts: Bruno & Lousie Talotta, VP 46 Crosswood Rd Farminton CT
06032
b.talotta(a)comcast.net (860) 673-8637
Brand New Web
Site Design! www.PlainvilleWindEnsemble.com/
Click here to see
the latest Newsletter from the Plainville Wind Ensemble
We were busy the last three years!:
Look back at the past concerts 2004, 2005 , 2006
, 2007
Performances!
Friday
February 15 Dancing
In The Stars A formal Valentine Dance with live music performed
by Center Stage Jazz. Celebrations Unlimited, Plainville 7 PM
Tuesday
April 8 Big
Band Spectacular II. Greg Caputo is back! Plainville High School
7 PM
Saturday
May 3 Joint
concert with the Bristol Choral Society Bristol Eastern High
School 6:30 PM
Tuesday
May 13 Combined concert with Harmonious Brass Plainville High
School 7 PM
Tuesday
June 10 Leroy Anderson Centennial Tribute with
Middletown Community Band Norton Park (Rain Location: Plainville High
School), Plainville 6:30 PM
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Pulaski
Brass Band
Actually in Webster, Massachusetts, but part of the quiet corner bands
in northeastern Connecticut. Quality group formed in 1889. Originally
vamed for the greal Revolutionary War general, Casimir Pulaski. Performs
throughout Southern New England.
The Pulaski Band rehearses weekly at the Polish American Citizen's Club
(PACC) on Harris Street in Webster and welcomes all instrumentalists.
The band draws on its large library of traditional marches, concert selections,
show tunes and polkas to present a varied palette of music for parades,
ceremonies, and summer park concerts. P.O. Box 902, Webster MA 01570 Jim
Morrison, Secretary (508) 943-8165 Jim.Morrison(at)eaw.com
Can be seen here: http://www.quietcornerbands.org/Pulaski.HTM
Or the new web site: http://www.pulaskibrassband.com/
2007 Performances!
2008 Dates:
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Quintebrass
Small but powerful brass wind quintet based in north east
Connecticut which performs standard repertoire music of the renaissance
through the 20th century, with some non-standard arrangements included
for good measure.
115 Brookside Lane Mansfield Center, CT 06250 (860) 429-1377
http://www.quietcornerbands.org/Quintebr.HTM
Look back at 2005 concerts:
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concerts: 2008 Appearances:
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 SALISBURY
BAND
The Salisbury Band is community band which was founded in 1928 and has
played ‘on the street and on the green’ every year since it
was founded. Tradition is born out of longevity, anticipation, and enjoyment
and the tradition of the Salisbury Band encompasses all of these traits
and more. Friso Hermans conducts the Salisbury Band. The Band and the
special groups typically make about twenty marching and concert appearances
annually.
Two other special groups exist. The Salisbury Band Quickstep Hotshots
and the Salisbury Band Christmas Brass & Hot Chocolate Society. The
Hotshots play a limited number of gigs but specialize in a fast and loose
style and do not march while the Christmas Brass is strictly a seasonal
brass group that plays for public Christmas tree lightings and at hospitals
and nursing homes during the holiday season. The Salisbury Band and the
special groups are open to all players of all ages from all areas. It
is an exceptional opportunity for young aspiring musicians to sharpen
their skills as well as for ‘mature’ players who have not
played for a number of years to rediscover those skills. Practice is held
at the Salisbury Library and schedules vary based upon season. For further
information, contact Perry Gardner at (860) 824-0105 or pgardner06024(a)comcast.net
For some pictures of the "Lost
Bands" of Northwestern Connecticut, click here.
Salisbury Band- 2006
Schedule , 2007
Schedule
SALISBURY BAND 2008 SEASON
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 Second
Company Governor's Foot Guard Band
An historical state military organization from New Haven, Connecticut,
founded during the revolutionary war era. Comprised of men and women volunteers,
dedicating their time and services to the Governor and people of the state.
CPT Gary W. Stegina, gsteg(a)sbcglobal.net
CW4 John J. De Pastino, Bandmaster (203) 757-4113 or 203-753-9530.
http://www.footguard.org/
Just a few of the 2008 events listed obn the 2nd
Co Footguard website!
Sunday
March 9 2nd Foot Guard Band- New Haven St. Patrick's Parade, Chapel
Street, New Haven 1PM
Saturday
April 262nd Foot Guard Band- Powder House Day – 233rd Anniversary of the Charter
Grant New Haven 11AM
Friday
March 14 2nd Foot Guard Band- Big Band Dance to benefit the Connecticut
National Guard Foundation. 7 PM
Monday
May 26 2nd Foot Guard Band- Memorial Day Parade North Haven 9:30 AM
Wednesday
May 28, 2008 2nd Foot Guard Band- Memorial Day Parade Hamden 10:00 AM |
Simsbury
Community Band
This large band has loyal and long-standing membership. Has a wide range
of musical selections. Performs often at Simsbury Farms, at Eno Hall,
and at festivals.
This season, they are welcoming a new Musical Director: Martin Klüh.
Check out his rich background on the Simsbury Community Band website.
We like this quote from the music Director Emeritus, Warren Gedstad: "Playing
in an adult community band is simultaneously a social, community, and
musical activity that is both fun and rewarding. The members enjoy using
talents and skills developed 10, 20 or even 60 years ago! Since group
music-making is much more than just blowing a horn or beating a drum,
members must apply an intense focus that pushes aside worries of the day
and makes the band activity both challenging and refreshing. The musical
result can be truly exciting. My job as director is to help the musicians
achieve that kind of excitement and then share it with our audiences.
It’s fun, challenging, and satisfying."
Rehearsals Wednesdays at rotation locations. SimsburyCommBand(a)hotmail.com
Web Site is now
http://www.simsburyband.org/
~~ Look back at 2004
concerts:
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concerts:, 2007
concerts:
2008 Concert Schedule:
Wednesday
July 2 Simsbury Community Band- Concert Simsbury Farms
7:30 PM
Friday
July 4 Simsbury Community Band- 4th of July Concert &
Ice Cream Social Simsbury Farms 7:30 PM
Wednesday
July 9 Simsbury Community Band- Concert Simsbury Farms 7:30
PM
Wednesday
July 16 Simsbury Community Band- Concert Simsbury Farms 7:30
PM
Wednesday
July 23 Simsbury Community Band- Concert Simsbury Farms 7:30
PM
Wednesday
Jul 30 Simsbury Community Band- Concert Simsbury Farms 7:30
PM
Wednesday
December 12 Simsbury Community Band- Holiday Concert Place
TBD 7:30 PM |
Solid
Oak Big Band
A jazz band based in Granby, CT. Membership is only open by invitation
and when there is a vacancy. The band primarily plays free public concerts
and concerts for charitable organizations throughout the year, primarily
in the summer. Musical variety includes the standard big band repertoire
of jazz, swing, rock, etc., both instrumental and vocal numbers.
Contact: Dean Hildebrandt deanhil(a)att.net
Look back at 2004 concerts:
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 At the Manchester
Bicentennial Band Shell.
2008 Dates:
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