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DCDD Symphonic Band
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The first rehearsal for Symphonic Band is this Monday, August 18 at 7:00pm. Rehearsals have now moved to the Capital Hill Presbyterian Church at 201 Fourth Street SE. For additional info visit www.dcdd.org Our web site also has a link to the Capital Hill Presbyterian Church for directions. The evening will start with a half-hour open house followed with rehearsal. Don’t forget your checkbook to pay for membership dues. This season’s concert is themed as “Lives Unfolding” and features another movement from the commissioned work for the December First Project. To find out more about the commission’s premier, visit our website. Other works by Copland, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Jonathan Wesley Oliver, and Shostakovitch will explore the triumphs of life and its many facets.
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Small Ensemble Auditions
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For the upcoming fall concert, the inclusion of small ensembles will highlight individuals and groups of musicians and their musical talents. A limited number of performers will be chosen to participate in a segment of the concert. People interested in auditioning will have a choice of two days to perform a work of their choice to our Artistic Director staff for consideration. Audition dates are October 4 and 11. The location is to be determined, so stay tuned to future announcements for more information.
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Reel Affirmations Performance
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The DCDD Symphonic Band will be making their annual appearance at the Reel Affirmations Film Festival. A short program of popular music from musicals, and Broadway will be featured prior to the premier movie showing. The performance is on Opening Night, October 16, at the Lincoln Theater.
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Last summer…at Band Camp…
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Well forget about last summer, because there’s this summer. Well, okay…this fall, Band Camp is scheduled for the weekend of October 25 and 26. Because of the popularity of last year’s camp, it seems like this will become a yearly event. The itinerary includes sectional practice, clinics, symphonic band rehearsals, and an evening concert for small ensembles. Of course there will be plenty of time open for fun and free time for a bonfire, group activities, and many other things to do. Partners and band groupies are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.dcdd.org
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DCDD Marching Band
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The summer might be coming to an end, but the Marching Band and Color Guard are still going strong. Four major events still remain on the calendar for this year, and will help continue to bolster the public image of Washington’s award-winning community band.
August 19 is the National Softball Tournament for GLBT Leagues; September 13 is Gay Day at King’s Dominion; September 20 is the Pride Festival in Durham/Raleigh, NC., with an invitation to join the local band for the parade; September 27 is the National Cathedral Open house. More information about all these events can be found at www.dcdd.org
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DCDD Color/Winter Guard
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During the DCDD open house in July, there was a lot of interest in joining the Color and Winter Guard Corps. Now is the time to consider joining. Regular practice and meetings will be starting soon. Contact Richard Kalnins at rkalnins@ridgewells.com for more info.
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