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Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington D.C. Concert
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Join the LGCW as they perform their winter concert "Do not Separate Yourself". D.C.'s Different Drummers will make a special appearance with the chorus to perform selected works which explore the LGCW's history and its relationship with its community and hometown. Concert dates are:
Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 8:00pm; Sunday, February 2, 2003 at 4:00pm. Concerts are held at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 4th and Independence, SE. Visit the LGCW website at www.lgcw.org for more information.
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DCDD Symhponic Band Concerts
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Just a reminder to mark your calendars for the upcoming Symphonic Band concert dates. They will be: Friday, April 4; and Saturday, April 5. Both concerts begin at 8:00pm. Stay tuned for more info.
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DCDD Marching Band
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Join D.C.’s Different Drummers Award Winning Marching Band! Rehearsals start April 21, 2003. Drum Major Auditions March 22, 2003, and the audition intent forms for Drum Majors are due by February 4. Marching Band Planning Meeting: Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at 1347 Webster St NE (One block north of Michigan and South Dakota) Phone Pam at 202 526 2165 for info.
Topics of discussion: Music, parades, rehearsal location, Drum Major tryouts, color guard, uniforms &
equipment. How can you help the Marching Band? Volunteer as a Uniform Coordinator, and help distribute, repair, and dry clean uniforms. Also collects uniforms, maintains supply of
Marching Band t-shirts, and band aid t-shirts. If you play an instrument, spin a flag, have Drum Major experience, can twirl a
baton, carry our Nation’s colors, or are willing to distribute water during a
parade, then our Marching Band welcomes you and your friends!Marching band is a non-auditioned group. No experience necessary for the color guard unit. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. Requirements: $25 dues. Also, purchase of white pants, white shoes and a $12 DCDD MB T-Shirt. Rehearsals until further notice are held at the Pentagon North parking lot starting at 7pm. If we travel out of the state, you will need to cover a portion of your bus and/or airfare. There are contingencies for anyone unable to cover one or more of these financial obligations.
Questions? Then talk to Pam Wolfe at pwolfe@primacentral.org
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DCDD Board meeting
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The next DCDD Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2003. Those interested in participating, are welcomed to attend, and offer your input. Visit DCDD's website at www.dcdd.org for more information.
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December 1st Project
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DCDD's Symphonic Band in conjuction with the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington are commissioning a full length concert work by renowned composer Robert Maggio. This original work is inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
The premiere is slated for World AIDS Day in December 2003. Visit www.dcdd.org for more information about getting involved; fund raising; donations; the composer; and the performing groups.
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Swing Band
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The next Swing Band rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2003. Have you always wanted to play in a Big Band? Well, now is your chance. Contact DCDD Swing! at www.dcdd.org for more info.
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