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THE VILLAGES JAZZ WORKSHOP
The Villages Jazz Workshop was founded as just that, a workshop, or “lab” band;
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 — with the exception of the rhythm section, we do not
constrain the instrumentation to the standard eight brass and five woodwind 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
Wednesday 8:30 to 10:30am, Laurel Manor
Lew Buckley 860-705-3858
lew@lewbuckley.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 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 JAZZ WORKSHOP CALENDAR
Jazz Workshop Rehearsal Info
Wed 8:30 to 10:30am, Laurel Manor
Jazz Workshop Concerts 2023-2024