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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.


Ways to Improve Practice Time


http:

//lewbuckley.com/

blog/practicing.html

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)