MEMBERS ONLY INFORMATION
Important Dates:
2019-20 Season
2020
NOTE: All rehearsals and near-term concerts are canceled until further notice!
Canceled - Sunday, March 29 @TBD afternnon (East Weymouth Congregational Church) - Broadway/Waterworks Concert [SCB]
Set List (pdf)
Canceled - April date - Just Jazz
Canceled - Sunday, May 3 @TBD (Location TBD) - Pops [SCB/RSBB]
Summer 2020 Season
Wednesday, June 24, 7 pm, Sharon Lakeside [SCB]
Wednesday, July 1, 7 pm, Endicott Estate, Dedham [RSBB]
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 pm, Walpole [RSBB]
Wednesday, July 22, 7 pm, Stone Church, Raynham [RSBB]
Tuesday July 28, 6:30 pm, Walpole [SCB]
Wednesday, July 29, 7 pm, Mansfield [RSBB]
Monday, August 3, @TBD pm, Natick [RSBB]
Sunday, September 13, 3 pm, Ames Library, Easton [SCB]
Performance Locations Map - A Google Map with some of the places that we play/rehearse.
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IMPORTANT - Please notify the appropriate personnel manager if you are unable to participate in a weekly rehearsal or concert performance as soon as possible.
Sharon Concert Band:
— Contact Amy and Kathy @ Personnel@sharonbands.org
Roy Scott Big Band:
— Contact Tom via email or 508-667-3347
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*Music stands
As noted in the Member Handbook, each member will be issued a Manhasset Voyager Music Stand for use at concerts outside of our home location at the Middle School upon payment of the deposit. You may choose to purchase your own but it must be the Voyager stand for consistency of appearance. "WIRE" stands are NOT acceptable. If you have any questions, please see a board member.
Inclement Weather
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360 VR Sharon Concert Band performs "Sedona" at the Festival of Bands at Faneuil Hall on June 8, 2019. Be sure to scroll around to see all 360 degrees!
The Sharon Concert Band Performs "Shine" by Julie Giroux at Faneuil Hall, June 8, 2019 as part of the Festival of Bands. Be sure to scroll around to see all 360 degrees!
Member Newsletters
2020
April
May
June
2019
September - none published
August - none published
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Shop Amazon (and donate to the Bands)
No matter what you're looking for at Amazon.com - if you search for and purchase it through this link - your purchase will help The Sharon Bands:
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Social Media Updates
Facebook Updates
(anyone with or without a Facebook account may view)
Twitter Updates
(anyone with or without a Twitter account may view)
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Refer a friend
Know anyone who may be interested in joining concert band?
We are looking for bassoon, trombone, tuba, mallet/percussion
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Member Form
Please submit your member information for our records via this form. All veteran and new band members must fill out this form. Thank You!
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Pay Your Member Dues Online
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Music Lists and Rehearsal Aids
Listening Aids
Just Jazz II
Classic Band and Classic Broadway
Classic Band
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English Folk Song Suite, Ralph Vaughn Williams - 11:11 March: Seventeen Come Sunday - (3:18) Intermezzo: My Bonny Boy - ( 3:50) March: Folksongs from Somerset - (3:55) https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=149401
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Third Suite, Jager - 8:40 March - 2:30 Waltz - 3:20 Rondo - 2:40 https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=868059
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The Blue and the Gray, Clare Grundman - 9:12 conductor: Vincent Macrina https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=148056
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Joy from “Awakening,” Joseph Curiale - 3:46 https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2481896
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Classic BROADWAY
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Highlights from GIGI, arr C. Paul Herfurth - 6:00 The Night They Invented Champagne - Thank Heaven For Little Girls - Waltz At Maxim’s - Gigi theme There is no recording available for this arrangement
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Selections from Chorus Line, arr John Cacavas - 8:10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avuv1mzvBXQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbv0wV1ad1k
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Selections from Phantom Of The Opera, arr Warren Barker - 11:30 Think of Me - Angel of Music - The Phantom of the Opera - All I Ask of You - The Point of No Return - The Music of the Night
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Selections from Carousel, Richard Rodgers (arr. Erik Leidzén) conductor: Vincent Macrina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJVS5ZzkO7I
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BONUS INFO
Not many of you may recall the musical Gigi, and I was unable to find a recording of it on Youtube. So, here are some excerpts and information so that you may enjoy it even more.
Gigi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH8aVaeHqq4
Louis Jourdan, Maurice Chevalier, Leslie Caron, Hermione Gingold, Eva Gabor
Winner of 9 Oscars in 1958
I remember it well….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPD1PZmIEWM
Charlie Callas Lip-Sync Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sql5bPp-PY8
Karaoke Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwfTE8_7GwA
Gigi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrNwCaJNQOo
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Roy Scott Big Band Music Lists
RSBB Play Book - As per September 2019 (pdf)
RSBB Red Book - September 6, 2018 (pdf)
RSBB - New Chart Numbers September 2019
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Rehearsal Aids
Scale Warmup (pdf)
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Rehearsal Schedule
See Rehearsals page for the most current information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to volunteer? One particularly important job role is that of a concert producer
Concerts can be produced by one individual, or multiple members.
Please speak to a Board Member for more details on how you can get more involved.
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Member Handbook
Download a pdf of the latest Member Handbook (as per Feb.2020).
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Board Meeting Minutes
2019
November
December
2018
2017
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