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THE VILLAGES SUNSHINE STROLLERS


is a fun-time Instrumental organization known for its colorful attire and clownish antics.

The band plays a variety of music with lots of “sing along” selections which are popular and

guaranteed to get audiences on their feet. Typical venues include performances

for community events, club meetings, birthdays, and similar festive occasions.


The Strollers are often seen performing for special events on the town squares, club

meetings through out The Villages, and events outside The Villages. Audiences never know

what to expect when the group shows up wearing wacky outfits and setting up music

stands to get ready to play their happy tunes.A major goal of the band is to entertain

audiences through the involvement of singing and even dancing with the music.

Membership is opened to residents of The Villages with prior instrumental musical experience.


Rehearsals are on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. prior to scheduled performances.

Location of the rehearsals are at recreation centers to be announced. The number of performances

are dependent upon bookings. It is not unusual to play 3-4 times a month-while having fun at the

same time. For further information and/or booking a performance, please contact Ward Green.

He is available to discuss schedules, booking costs, and other special needs and requests.


Sunshine Strollers

Rehearsals As Needed, Mulberry Grove






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 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 SUNSHINE STROLLERS CALENDAR


Strollers Rehearsal Info



Strollers Concerts 2025