Big Band musicians NEEDED NOW

Portland OR

Description

NEW HORIZONS BIG BANDS (in Hollywood District and Tigard) IS CALLING musicians. NEW HORIZONS (community) BIG BAND needs all positions, saxophones, trombones, trumpets, rhythm. Must read music. The band is affiliated with the New Horizons International Music Association and is intended to be an educational experience for adults who want to continue their musical experience beyond high school/college. We are taking applications now. We will be resuming outdoor social-distance rehearsals April 5 and indoor rehearsals hopefully June. HOW MUCH: Fees: $25 to join, $35 per month in advance. We have found that having a professional musician director makes a huge difference in quality. Less than $10 weekly for a 2 hour group lessons is a bargain not to be overlooked. Where else can you work to keep your skills that you developed in high school and college, or improve your skills in a friendly, non competitive, fun environment? WHERE ; WHEN: The band meets weekly (previously in Tualatin and in N.E. Portland) 7-9pm. The band performs outside of rehearsals approximately monthly. WHO: If you are a former or current high school/college musician or you just want to keep your chops up, you are invited to join this amazing community band. All levels are welcome. All musicians will read music. THIS IS NOT A JAM SESSION. WHAT: Co-founder and director is professional musician, Brad Davis, a local owner/leader of the Kansas City Rhythm Kings and trumpet player. Co-founder, manager is Suzanne Short. Their mission is to keep big band music alive and available to be performed by community musicians to the delight of audiences. The application is available by email from the band manager. You will not be paid for performances. We perform evenings and weekends (because many of our members are not retired and still work full time) up to 2 times a month. You will need your own sturdy music stand, your own instrument in good working condition, a willingness to learn to play big BIG BAND JAZZ MOSTLY (Count Basie, Sammy Nestico, etc) and some vintage big band music from the 20's to the 60's. (All of our music is available on a private website, to be downloaded onto a tablet or printed on paper) If you are interested, contact me and you will receive an application by email. In your reponse, please include your email address. www.newhorizonsbigbandoftualatin.blogspot.com