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Symphonic Band Concert April 8th and 9th
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"Freedom"
Join DCDD's Symphonic Band as we celebrate our 25th year with a Spring concert entitled "Freedom" this Friday and Saturday!
Featured on the program are many patriotic and civil rights related selections that include Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" featuring narrator Frank Kameny
The concert is playing for two nights: Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th at 8:00 PM at Church of the Epiphany (1317 G Street, NW, Metro Center stop). Commercial parking is available in near by with some limited on-street parking. Tickets are $20 at the door and
$15 in advance donation, and can be purchased from band members or online from
Ticket/Event Sales
DCDD also thanks our spring concert sponsor Morris Van's Hair Designs also celebrating their 25th year.
Come help DCDD celebrate its 25th anniversay!
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DCDD Celebrates 25 Years
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D.C.'s Different Drummers is celebrating its 25th year of music, visibility, and pride! During 2005, DCDD will be performing two anniversary concerts. The spring concert on Friday, April 8th, and Saturday, April 9th, Freedom, will celebrate in music the birthright of gay Americans to full and equal rights. A highlight of the program will be a stirring rendition of gay composer Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait, with longtime gay activist Frank Kameny narrating.
The fall concert, A Place for Us celebrates the band that has been home to our members for 25 years. The fall concert is scheduled for November 11th and 12th. The title is from Leonard Bernstein's song, "Somewhere," which will be featured on the program, as well as music representing the history and times experienced by the band and band members. A tribute to the late Michael Rutherford, DCDD's founder and a tuba player, will take the form of a performance of Jim Curnow's Concertino for Tuba. A post concert wine and cheese reception will be held to allow prior members of the band to meet with current members to renew acquaintances.
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Volunteer Opportunities Available!
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DCDD has many volunteer opportunities available. If you have some free time or a valuable skill, please contact us! We would love to have you join our team as a valued volunteer. Welcome!
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Join Marching Band
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Join D.C.'s Different Drummers award-winning Marching Band for its historic 25th anniversary season. We'll be marching in the DC and Baltimore Pride Parades and marching in the DC Palisades Independence Day parade. Musicians, flag corps, twirlers, band aides needs to join the fun. Sashay your pride to tunes like, "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Get me to the Church on Time," Barry Manilow's "Copacabana" and Chuck Magione's "Children of Sanchez." No auditions required. Email artisticdirector@dcdd.org for more information. Rehearsals start April 18 at Church of the Reformation, 212 E. Capitol Street (7 PM).
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DCDD Fundraiser at Baja Fresh!
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"THIS JUST IN! Please plan to attend DCDD's next fundraiser on SATURDAY MAY 15th, 2005! You don't have to sell or buy anything! All you have to do is EAT at the Baja Fresh in Dupont Circle, 1333 New Hampshire Ave (but actually facing 19th Street), near Krispy Kreme about 40 feet south of the circle, ANYTIME on SATURDAY MAY 15th, between 11am and 9pm. How easy is that?
For every person who hands the cashier one of our flyers upon ordering, Baja Fresh will donate 15% of that person's bill to DCDD! Flyers will be available at rehearsal on April 4th. Take several to give to your friends and tell them about the event! Flyers will also be distributed at our concert April 8th and 9th, swing band rehearsal, and Marching Band rehearsal. Feel free to make copies of it too. Originals are on colored paper, but that is not necessary. Any color (or white paper) is fine. We will also be distributing flyers at Dupont Circle on the day of the event, which is SATURDAY, MAY 14th, 2005!
See you at Baja!"
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