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THE VILLAGES JAZZ WORKSHOP


The Villages Jazz Workshop was founded as just that, a workshop, where people

can learn about playing various styles of jazz. It’s a definite learning experience

for all.  Even if you’ve never played jazz or consider yourself a novice –

all are welcome!  


it’s a place for people who aren’t necessarily steeped in jazz playing and want

to learn more about it. Accordingly, the group is primarily a rehearsal

band, though we also give a performance or two during the year.


Importantly, all are welcome. Except for the rhythm section, we do not

constrain the instrumentation to the standard eight brass and five woodwind player configuration, so our size varies somewhat from week to week. While we

do suggest a reasonable comfort level on your instrument and some degree

of sight-reading ability, we don’t care at all how much jazz experience you may

or may not have. Just come and join in the fun!


JAZZ WORKSHOP

Wed, 8:30-10:30am, Laurel Manor Recreation Center

Margaret Banton 404-229-6273

margbanton@gmail.com









BANDS OF THE VILLAGES


Welcome to the website of the Bands of the Villages (BOTV). The BOTV is an

umbrella organization which includes a variety of concert bands, musical groups,

and instrumental ensembles.

 

• All of the directors and participating musicians are volunteers and reside in the Villages.

• The musicians, both amateur and professional, enjoy playing music together, rehearsing

   routinely, and performing throughout the year in a variety of locations.

• Potential members are welcomed to contact the directors of the different bands,

   groups, or ensembles for possible placement.

• The major purpose listed in the BOTV bylaws is to provide cultural benefits and musical

   entertainment for the community through concerts, festivals, parades, and other events.

• The business of the organization is managed by a Board comprising the music directors

   and representatives from each of the approved concert bands, groups, or ensembles.

 

The BOTV is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation with a significant portion of

performance proceeds given to charitable programs including those involved

with music education, senior health, and military families.


THE VILLAGES JAZZ WORKSHOP REHEARSAL INFO:

Wed, 8:30-10:30am, Laurel Manor Recreation Center

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