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Join DCDD's Symphonic Band for our "Around the World With 80 Gays" Concert
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The Symphonic Band will be presenting its spring concert "Around the World With 80 Gays" on April 2 and 3rd at the Church of the Epiphany at 1317 G Street NW, near Metro Center at 8 p.m. Featured on the program is exciting and varied music from five continents. Highlights include the fiery "Danza Final" from Argentina, the majestic "Great Gate of Kiev" from Russia, the elegant "Concertino" from France featuring DCDD's flute section leader, Jim Turner, as well as music from Scotland, Armenia, Korea and Africa. The concert will also include an audience sing-a-long to music from Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific."
DCDD's Symphonic Band is comprised of nearly 70 volunteer musicians from the DC area. The Band plays classic and contemporary works for full band. The Washington Post called a recent concert by the band a "sweeping performance& that was pleading and warm, emotionally tempestuous and filled with sonic experimentation."
Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from band members or at www.dcdd.org.
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DC Swing!
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DC Swing! is working hard on new music for our upcoming Prom fundraiser (April 17th - don't forget to invite your friends). In addition to the Prom, our first half schedule includes the GMCW Fundraiser dinner in May and a private Wedding in June. We are still in need of musicians, particularly trombone players. Please contact Chris at cmrchris@aol.com
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DCDD Pep Band Rehearsals Start Soon!
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April 14th the pep band will get together to read through music. We will meet every other Wednesday opposite of the Swing Band rehearsals. It is our goal to get a folder of music ready so that we can perform with short notice. Location of the rehearsals will be announced soon. Everyone is welcome to participate. Play your horn or a secondary instrument if you wish. An intent form for this group will be prepared shortly so we know what our instrumentation we'll have. For more information or If you have questions or suggestions. Please contact me at pwolfe@primacentral.org
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Swing into Spring with DC Swing!
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Mark your calendars for DCDD's Spring Dance event
featuring DC Swing! On Saturday night, April 17, join
us for our second dance event. Once again we'll be at
the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle, NW.
Beginning at 7:30 pm. renowned DC Dance Instructor
Terry Chasteen will provide a Swing Dance intro. The
dance begins at 8:00 p.m.
Admission is $25.00 per person - fill up your dance
card and bring a friend! Tickets are available for
purchase on the DCDD Website or at the door.
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Marching Band
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Marching Band is gearing up! Intent forms will be distributed on Monday March 22nd to members of the symphonic band. Arrangements will be made to get the forms to our other ensembles as well. Everyone is invited to participate in Marching Band this season. Rehearsals start April 12th. We'll rehearse Mondays from 7-9pm at the Rosslyn Gateway Park. It is located by the Rosslyn Metro Station. May 1st will be an all day rehearsal focusing on fundamentals and music. Our road trip this year will be to Toronto Pride so if you don't already have one, order your passport now.
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Shop With Pride!
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Check out our new partner iGive.com at the DCDD Online Store. A portion of anything bought through our store goes to the DCDD operations budget.
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