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Sons
of Portugal Band
The Sons of Portugal Band was founded in 1940 and is one of the oldest
organizations within the Portuguese community in the city of Danbury.
The Band delights in adding a musical flare to the community's cultural
events throughout the year. Please join us for Sunday rehearsals at 10:00am
The band is always looking for new musicians! You don't have to be Portugese,
and we play a wide repertoir of concert band music, including a variety
of standard band arrangements, ranging from Portuguese marches and dance
tunes to popular tunes such as "The Love Theme from the Godfather".
The director for the Sons of Portugal Band is Steve Ortiz and the Business
Manager is Wilson Braz .
For information, contact the
Portuguese Cultural Center or:
Sons of Portugal Band
65 Sand Pit Road, Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 748-1278 x112
Web Site: www.sopband.com/
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Sound
Beach Volunteer Fire Department Band
MARCHING, CONCERT, and HIGH-SOCIETY BAND
A fine community band in Old Greenwich,
Connecticut. This year marks the celebration of the group's 50th anniversary!
Sound Beach has been recently revitalized with a new director, Ms. Barbara
Freedman. Rehearsals are held the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays in June, July
and August at 7:30 pm. on the second floor of the Sound Beach Volunteer
Fire Department, Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. The band is open to all
ages.
For information contact
Barbara Freedman, (203) 653-4151, director: barb(a)soundbeachband.org
or the band committee chair: rpm(a)soundbeachband.org
or the new web site: www.soundbeachband.org
look back at 2006
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South
Windsor Community Band
Great local band supported by the Town of South Windsor.
Members include quite a few band or music teachers. Since they have the
talent, they have a fine system of sharing the director's role for certain
pieces. Rehearsals are every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 at the
Pleasant Valley School. 591 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT
Contact Jim (860)-644-0072 or Susan (860)648-8927
JoinTheBand(a)SWBand.org
http://www.swband.org/
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Sphinx
Shrine Band
This friendly and award-winning band is a classic! Made up of
Shriners and associate members from the community as well, the band has
been going for 102 years. The diverse group goes from an outstanding 11
year old to a 50 year veteran of the band, but everyone is there to enjoy
the music. The band is seen and heard in charity concerts and in parades
in their crazy colored band bus.
Rehearsals are every M0nday night at 7:30 in the Sphinx Shrine off the
Berlin Turnpike in Newington
If you want to join or get more information, call (860) 666-5449
The Band web site is found here: http://www.sphinxshrine.org/units/band.htm
Here is a typical look at the Sphinx
"Band Bus" in a parade!
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Stratford
Community Concert Band
Beyond its service to the members, the Stratford Community Concert Band
makes an important contribution to the community. During the winter, a
number of concerts are traditionally given at senior centers and convalescent
homes in the area. The group plays a broad repertoire of concert band
music. A holiday concert is also presented. During the summer months,
in addition to other sites, concerts are performed in the gazebo on Paradise
Green. Rehearsals are traditionally held during the school year on Tuesday
evenings from 7:30-9:30 PM at Stratford High School Band Room.
Wayne Hiller , Conductor
Contact: info(a)stratfordcommunityband.org
http://www.stratfordcommunityband.org/
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Thread
City Brass
The members of The Thread City Brass have been making music together since
the early 1980's. The group performs throughout eastern Connecticut and
surrounding areas, providing music for a variety of occasions, including
wedding ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hours, parties, graduations,
concerts, and recitals.
sde1452(a)mindspring.com
http://www.threadcitybrass.com/
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Torrington
Symphony
The Torrington Symphony is under the baton of conductor Charles Fidlar.
Since its inception, the symphony has served both Torrington and the greater
Litchfield County area, working to enhance appreciation of arts and increase
community involvement. The symphony, which includes professional musicians
as well as volunteers and semi-professionals, welcomes donations and were
awarded a grant by the Torrington Foundation for Public Giving.
The Torrington Symphony Orchestra is now auditioning for string players
in all sections. Call Harris Daigle at (860) 482-1253 to schedule an audition.
~~ Look Back at 2005 concerts:
The Torrington Symphony performance: Winter Concert on Sunday, January
6 at 3 p.m. at the Torrington Middle School. This concert is the last
of a series of three presented by the symphony to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Since its inception, the symphony has served both Torrington and the greater
Litchfield County area, working to enhance appreciation of arts and increase
community involvement. The symphony, which includes professional musicians
as well as volunteers and semi-professionals, welcomes donations and is
pleased to announce that they were recently awarded a grant by the Torrington
Foundation for Public Giving.
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Connecticut
Tuba Christmas 2007 -- Clinton
Annual band gathering, part of the nationwide TubaChristmas
program, held in many cities across America. Reserved for all kinds of
Tubas and related instruments, i.e. Sousaphones, Baritones, Euphoniums
(double-bell and otherwise) of all shapes and sizes.
Gary Buttery of Connecticut
College, an enthusiastic tubist, conductor and teacher of note, has been
the local organizer and conductor of this event in Connecticut, this year
it is in Clinton, at the Morgan High School. Date: Saturday. December
8. . Gary Buttery (860)447-9964 or 2bsn(a)sbcglobal.net
Be there! Saturday Dec 8 at the Morgan School in Clinton. Registration
& rehearsal for performers starts at 11:30AM and the concert is at
2PM. We have some great new works to premiere by arranger, Don Shirer,
as well as the standards from the Wilder book. Also, we may have a VERY
special guest conductor this year.....be there or be square!
 Saturday Dec
8 TubaChristmas- rehearsal at 11:30AM, Concert is at
2PM. Clinton, at the Morgan H.S..
See Photos of Tuba Christmas 2004, CT 2004,Tuba
Christmas in Essex.
See Photos of Tuba Christmas 2005, CT
2005 Tuba Christmas in Essex.
See Photos of Tuba Christmas 2006, CT 2006 Tuba
Christmas in Clinton.
Note You may be interested in going to Massachusetts to participate in
the
Worcester TubaChristmas
Sunday, December 2 Worcester TubaChristmas 11:30 AM registration, 12
PM, rehearsal, 2 PM performance at the Briarwood Community Center.
Here
is a Map link to the location.
This year, we are extremely pleased to announce that the conductor will
be Toshimasa Francis Wada,
maestro of the Thayer Symphony Orchestra. Here
is a link to his bio.
If you need any further information, please contact us by email or phone
at 508-754-7918.
We hope to see you at TubaChristmas-Worcester. Allen Padwa&Alice Caldwell
[padwacaldwell(a)charter.net]
TubaChristmas in the Pioneer Valley!
SHELBURNE FALLS - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Bridge Street
REGISTRATION: 12:00 noon Trinity Church on Severance Street
REHEARSAL: 12:30 pm same
PARKING: On Street.
CONDUCTOR: Steve Babineau
COORDINATOR: Steve Damon (413) 534-2060
We are hoping for an outdoor concert, the first time
since 2003! Dress for the weather.
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Wallingford
"R" Band
This community band of 10 years typically runs a 7 concert
series in the summer and a 2 concert series in the winter. The band plays
marches, patriotic sonngs, and traditional concert band music will have
you tapping your feet.
Contact Patti Lignelli at the following: charles.pat(a)cox.net
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm at the Wallingford Senior Center;
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