Jazz Band

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The Jazz Band performs at numerous venues in the National Capital Region, including in recent years at the Capital Hill Arts Workshop, DC’s Capital Pride Festival, U Street’s Twins Jazz, Eastern Market’s Mr. Henry’s, and Old Town Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory, along with other events, swing dances, and holiday concerts held in conjunction with the Symphonic Band. We have a particular love for the Big Band Era repertoire, and are available for hire at private events.

Rehearsals are held in fall, winter, and spring, at Capital Hill’s Lutheran Church of the Reformation every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Please contact us for more information.

Travis Gettinger, Director

Travis Gettinger is a composer, arranger, performer, and educator currently residing in Montgomery County Maryland. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College. He has been teaching marching percussion and drum set for over 15 years, both privately and in group settings. He arranges popular and original works for a variety of musical ensembles, including pieces for the DCDD Marching and Jazz bands. In addition to teaching and arranging, Travis regularly performs in the DC area, playing with cover bands, jazz combos, and classical groups on percussion, piano, and bass clarinet. Travis joined DCDD as a member in spring of 2017, and is an active member of the DCDD Marching and Symphonic bands. Before becoming the director in 2022, Travis played drum set and auxiliary percussion for the Jazz Band.

D.C.'s Different Drummers is a proud member of the following organizations.

Pride Bands Alliance Logo      Team DC Logo      Capital Pride logo  

The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area

DCDD is #93755

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DCDD - PO Box 57099 - Washington, DC 20037-0099 Phone: 202-403-3669
D.C.'s Different Drummers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit music organization incorporated in the District of Columbia.

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