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THE VILLAGES CONCERT BAND
was founded in April 2002 and offers its members a wide variety
of Instrumental music to perform for all Villagers to enjoy.
All members are residents of The Villages with varied backgrounds
with one commonality - instrumental music making in their
retirement years.
The Villages Concert Band is a member of New Horizons International,
the Association of Concert Bands and The Bands of The Villages
and supports senior citizens’ involvement in instrumental music programs.
Concert Band
Tuesday 7 to 9pm, Mulberry Rec Ctr
Jean Butler 352-751-3401
butlerjean@comcast.net
VILLAGES CONCERT BAND
A Kaleidoscope of Color
FALL CONCERT, TUESDAY, 7pm
OCTOBER 10, 2023
“Music gives color to the air of the moment”—Karl Lagerfeld
Fall is a great time for changing colors, gathering the harvest, enjoying abundance,
and enjoying some exuberant band music!
The concert band celebrates the season’s return with an exciting line-up featuring
a colorful palette of musical sounds. The concert is scheduled on Tuesday, October
10, at 7pm at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 3470 Woodridge Dr,
The Villages, FL 32162.
Conductor Jean Butler says the concert’s repertoire is a harmonious blend
of different musical styles—including some from other countries. She named the
concert, A Kaleidoscope of Color. It’s interesting to note the titles on the program
include different colors. Examples include the following: “The Wearing of the Green”,
“Blue Tango”, and ”Black Horse Troop”.
As the concert progresses, other color patterns come into focus with the band’s performance of the nostalgic classic, “Autumn Leaves”. Other compositions and arrangements are Jack Bullock’s “The Golden Eagle (El Aguila de Oro)” and Strauss’
“Blue Danube (An Der schönen balun Donau)”. The program concludes with a patriotic march, “Our own Red, White, and Blue”.
Invite your friends to come with you to enjoy the band’s lively Fall concert. The $15
tickets are available through the band’s website or at the door of the event.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. For those who prefer to arrive with tickets, the following
is the purchasing process:
1. Search on https://bandsofthevillages.com;
2. At the top of the page locate a button marked “Tickets”; and then
3. Click on the button and follow the directions.
The Villages Concert Band
is active in the area, supporting groups and organizations with the
funds from all concerts.
Jean Butler, the conductor
of The Villages Concert
Band has built a great musical organization here
in The Villages that approaches every playing opportunity with tremendous professionalism. Interested
in becoming a part of The Villages Concert Band?
Contact,
Jean Butler at butlerjean@comcast.net
or 352-751-3401
Attendance Policy for playing a Concert
As we continue grow
in quality of performance
and quantity of members
it is imperative to have full attendance at rehearsals.
We all know that there are very good reasons why people are not able to attend every rehearsal
and those reasons are respected; however, the following guidelines have been established to insure the highest level of performance that we
can possibly achieve.
THE VILLAGES CONCERT BAND CALENDAR
Concert Band Rehearsal Info
Tues Aug 15,
Rehearsal Americana Rm
Tues Aug 22,
Rehearsal Liberty and Old Glory
Tues Aug 29,
Rehearsal Liberty and Old Glory
Tues Sept 5,
Rehearsal Liberty and Old Glory
Tues Sept 12,
Rehearsal Liberty and Old Glory
Tues Sept 19,
Rehearsal Americana Rm
Tues Sept 26,
Rehearsal Americana Rm
Tues Oct 3,
Rehearsal Americana Rm
Concert Band Concerts 2023-2024
Mon Oct 9, Dress Rehearsal 3pm
@New Covenant UMC
Tues Oct 10, Concert 7pm
@New Covenant UMC
Mon Dec 4, Dress Rehearsal 3 pm
@New Covenant UMC
Tues Dec 5, Concert 7pm
@New Covenant UMC
Mon Feb 12, Dress Rehearsal 3pm
@New Covenant UMC
Tues Feb 13, Concert 7pm
@New Covenant UMC
(note this is Mardi Gras)
Tues April 9, Dress Rehearsal
@New Covenant UMC
Thurs April 11, Concert 7pm
@New Covenant UMC
(note day off between
rehearsal and concert)
