Intermediate and advanced level wind, brass and percussion players interested in exploring band repertoire will enjoy this Brooklyn-based ensemble. The band plays many community concerts and also performs in major halls. Membership is by audition, or by permission of the conductor. There is a registration fee but no tuition fee. Good technical and sight-reading skills are required. Members of the Band may play in an appropriate ISO orchestra and orchestra members may join the Band at no additional cost.

2008-2009 CONCERT DATES:
(As of January 2, 2009)

Thursday, February 12, 6PM--Kingsborough College, Brooklyn - State of the Borough Address
Friday, February 27, 8:45 AM-- Assembly A. Philip Randolph HS - 443 West 135th Street, Manhattan
Sunday, March 1, 3:40-4:25 PM-- Columbia University, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 PM-- Brooklyn College
Monday, May 25, 2:30 PM--Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn
Saturday, May 30, 7:00 PM--New Utrecht Reformed Church, Brooklyn


Additional dates will be added as they are scheduled

Brian P. Worsdale, Conductor
Rehearsals Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:45 pm
Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, 86th Street between Broadway & West End Avenue

WINTER/SPRING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(Rehearsals are from 4:30-6:45 Unless Otherwise Noted)

Tues, January 6
Tues, January 13
Tues, January 20
Tues, January 27

Tues, February 3
Tues, February 10
Thurs, February 12 KINGSBOROUGH COLLEGE, State of the Borough Address CONCERT 6 PM
Tues, February 17 NO REHEARSAL
Tues, February 24
Fri, February 27 A. PHILIP RANDOLPH HS, ASSEMBLY 7:45 AM REHEARSAL 8:45 AM CONCERT

Sun, March 1 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, 3:00 REHEARSAL 3:40 PERFORMANCE
Tues, March 3
Tues, March 10
Tues, March 17
Tues, March 24
Tues, March 31

Tues, April 7
Tues, April 14 YES REHEARSAL
Tues, April 21
Tues, April 28

Tues, May 5
Tues, May 12 at Brooklyn College 4:30-8:00 PM
Wed, May 13, BROOKLYN COLLEGE, 4:30PM REHEARSAL, 7:00PM CONCERT
Sat, May 16, Location TBD, Rehearsal 12:00-4:00 PM
Tues, May 19
Mon, May 25, GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY 1PM REHEARSAL, 2:30 PM CONCERT
Tues, May 26, NO REHEARSAL
Sat, May 30, New Utrecht Reformed Church, 3:00PM - 8:30PM (Concert @ 7:00PM)



Concert Information for May 25 and May 30

Green-Wood Cemetery and New Utrecht Reformed Church

Monday, May 25 Green-Wood Cemetery

12:30 Coaches and Staff arrive
1:00 ALL Band members – Rehearsal

2:30 Concert Begins

Dress:
Men – Dark Suits, shoes and socks, LONG TIE
Ladies – Black bottoms (appropriate length) and white tops, dark shoes and stockings


Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn)
500 25th Street (ENTER From 5th Avenue)

www.greenwoodcemetery.org


Saturday, May 30 New Utrecht Reformed Church

3:00 BBQ
5:00 Rehearsal

7:00 Concert

Dress:
Men – Dark Suites, shoes and socks, LONG TIE
Ladies – Black bottoms (appropriate length) and white tops, dark shoes and stockings

New Utrecht Reformed Church
84th Street and 18th Avenue Brooklyn
(take the D train to 18th Avenue)