Join the Band!

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The Adrian City Band is open to any Wind player and Percussionists high school level and beyond and we welcome new members at anytime. We strive to have a collaborative and educational approach to rehearsal and do my best to make all levels of musicians feel welcome and appreciated while still providing a worthwhile experience for all. We continue this line of thought when choosing music for each concert; seeking out music that is culturally or historically relevant, is challenging yet attainable, and provides both the performer and listener with a moving experience. One of the unique opportunities in the Adrian City Band is that of our more experienced musicians mentoring and welcoming those who are younger or may have less experience. Feel free to sit in on one of our rehearsals and become a part of this ensemble. 

Schedule:

Here is the schedule of Rehearsals and performances for our Summer 2021 concert series:
This year we plan to hold all rehearsals and performances at the Adrian Farmers Market. Unless otherwise indicated
ADRIAN CITY BAND Summer Schedule

Tues. June 8, 2021 7PM – 9PM | Rehearsal 

Thurs. June 10, 2021 7PM – 9PM | Rehearsal 
Tues. June 15, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal 

Thurs. June 17, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. June 22, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal  

Thurs. June 24, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. June 29, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal 

Thurs. July 1, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. July 6, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal  

Thurs. July 8, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. July 13, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal  

Thurs. July 15, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. July 20, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal  

Thurs. July 22, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. July 27, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal  

Thurs. July 29, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. August 3, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal  

Thurs. August 5, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. August 10, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal 

Thurs. August 12, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert
Tues. August 17, 2021 7PM –9PM | Rehearsal

Thurs., August 19, 2021 7PM Call time | 7:30PM Concert

**Possible make-up dates for weather or other reasons. 



Uniforms:
We are very excited to be getting new polo shirts this year through a generous donation from one of our band member! 
Our uniform for concerts will continue to be a dark blue or black from the waist down, and lighter blue from the waist up. Please dress for the weather. Shorts, skirts, pants, jeans are all fine but please do not wear athletic shorts. 

Inclimate weather: 
In the event that a rehearsal or concert needs to be postponed for any reason an email and Facebook post will be sent and notice will be given to WLEN 103.9FM. We will try to make a decision as close to an hour before the start time as possible. 

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Covid-19 Plan and Protocols:

Based on the responses we received from the survey we sent a few weeks ago, we will set up in a spaced out version of our regular seating arrangement.  Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of their vaccine status or plans to be or not to be vaccinated. 
As a point of information: The vast majority (90%) of people who returned surveys indicated that they are already vaccinated against Covid-19 or are planning to be vaccinated soon. 

Upon arrival each band member will check in so we have a record of attendance and confirm their current contact information for contact tracing purposes in the highly unlikely case of an outbreak. 

We will continue to monitor the changing guidelines from the state of Michigan, MDHHS, and the CDC with regards to social distancing, and masks, etc. But for now, since it can be difficult to remain distanced while we arrive and setup, we ask that each person has a mask to wear when they are not seated and moving around the stage/pavilion area. 

Hard copies of the sheet music for each week will be available as they have in years past. Additionally, it will also be available digitally If players wish to print their own music or use an electronic device such as a tablet, eReader, or iPad. These weekly downloads will be available on our website and separated by instrument.   Music stands, chairs, and folders will be sanitized after each rehearsal.

This is our current Covid-19 plan, but if the situation in our area changes or restrictions are lifted further we may re-evaluate them at that time. 

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Concert Plans:

While the music and loose themes for each concert are still being finalized, I am happy to share some of them  I am working on with you! You can expect to play many of our City Band favorites with a few new selections to keep our concerts fresh and exciting. 
Some proposed concert themes include:
-Summer Resounding!
-Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue            
-Heroes, Tributes, & Celebrations (Patriotic selections as well as some others
-Oh The Places We’ll Go (music about different places) 
-Sounds of the Stage & Screen 
-Karaoke Night
-For the Children In All Of Us!
 And others as well!

If you have a favorite tune you would like to have included feel free to drop su a line. We love hearing from you and getting your input!

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What To Do Before Rehearsal:

Please Sign up on the interest from: Even if your information hasn’t changed, please fill out this form so we can communicate with you.  , It is extremely helpful to have some basic information ahead of time to help plan for music printing, setup needs, etc. This is not a commitment to perform but will help keep our email lists and contact information current. Click the link below to fill out the google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqddN0NVagHEkbfIJOR18YsQp5_T5AKhNXmhxeHnc3MxLw6A/viewform?usp=sf_link
This will insure you are getting the emails you need to about rehearsals and performances, etc. 

Invite others to perform with us: Please feel free to forward this email along to anyone you think might be interested in performing with us this summer. We would love to have some new faces in the group in addition to the familiar. 

Promote our concerts: 
-Share our events on Facebook: In the next few days Facebook events for each of our concerts will be created and made public. If you are on Facebook please like and follow our page if you haven’t already done so. https://www.facebook.com/adriancityband/
-Share our concerts by word of mouth with people in your neighborhood and those you care about!

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us director@adriancityband.org. We are looking forward to an exciting and fun return to making music together!