MONDAY 17TH F.E.C. 5:00- Orientation and Percussion 5:20 – Rhythm Class New Handout. 6:00 – Sectionals; 7:00 – Combined (Strings, Winds, Percussion) Rehearsal Up Stairs; Jersey Boys; Tribute to the King (including Can’t Help Falling in Love).

Thursday 20th MAPS, 2:00 – Percussion -Gauntlet Recital Players with instruments; 2:30 to 4:00- Winds and String Separate rooms.

We have a lot to catch up on so please understand that these rehearsals are all very important. Please call me with questions! As always…….I’M EXCITED!!!!!!!

Jim

1. Good afternoon, all! Due the death of a Church Family Member the First Evangelical Church will not be available to us this Thursday evening March 13th. Rehearsals that evening will not be rescheduled, and all other rehearsals will continue as listed. Thank you for your understanding.
2. The Side by Side String Concert has been rescheduled for the evening of May 6th and will be held at the Garfield School 435 N. Firestone Blvd in Akron. Times for the down beat will be shared with us soon. We have always enjoyed participating in performance with America’s youth. Hope to see you all in attendance!
3. Our Combined Outdoor Concert with The Summit County Parks & Recreation Band was cancelled due to new rules in the Park System. Unfortunately, only the Parks Band can perform in all of the Parks and Recreation areas. THAT’S ALL FOR NOW!

Thank you for your understanding! Jim

November 16 ……… Akron Tree Festival………Knight Center 1:00…….. Book 3……stands

December 7…………Johnson United Methodist……….time T.B.D. …………Book 3….. stands

December 16……..WRMC…………Holiday Concert……time 7:00…………..Book3……. stands

GIGS…………….DATES…………………..TIMES……………….MUSIC………………..Location………..

Small Groups Recital……….April 30………..6:00….. small group selections…..Akron Library

Side By Side String Concert….May 15…..T.B.D.

Memorial Day Remembrance ….May 23……T.B.D. (afternoon)…..book 1. ….WRMC

Summit Metro Parks Combined Concert…..June/July ……T.B.D. book 2. Park not yet selected.

Emanuel United Church of Christ …….July 6,14,20 T.B.D………book 2. …….Folding Chair Concert

WRMC indoor Concert………August 19th; 7:00……………….book 2……….. no charge for guests

Barberton MumFest……….September 28; early afternoon……….book 2…..Folding Chair Concert

Norton CiderFest Queen Ceremony….October 3; 6:30 evening…. book 2

SPRING AND SUMMER Calendar Rehearsal Dates:

March Mondays – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 5:00 – 8:00 at F.E.C. Thursdays 6 & 20 MAPS 2:30-4:00, Thursdays 13, 27 F.E.C. 6:00 – 8:00.

April Mondays – 7, 14, 21, 28. 5:00 – 8:00 at F.E.C. Thursdays 3 & 17 MAPS 2:30-4:00. Thursdays 10, 24 F.E.C. 6:00 -8:00.

May Mondays – 5, 12, 19. 5:00 -8:00 at F.E.C. Thursdays 1, 15 (Band only today), 29 MAPS 2:30-4:00. Thursdays 8 & 22 F.E.C. 6:00 – 8;00.

June Mondays – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 5;00 – 8:00 at F.E.C. Thursdays 5, 19 F.E.C. 6:00 – 8:00 Thursdays 12, 26 at MAPS 2:30 – 4:00.

July Mondays – 7, 14, 21, 28. 5:00 -8:00 at F.E.C. Thursdays 3, 17, 31 MAPS 2:30 – 4:00. Thursdays 10, 24 F.E.C. 6:00 – 8:00.

August Mondays – 4, 11, 18, 25 at F.E.C. 5:00 – 8:00. Thursdays 7& 21 F.E.C. 6:00 – 8:00 Thursday 14 & 28 MAPS 2:30 -4:00.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been missing going to the Houston Pub and listening to the Dukes of Darrowville. I especially miss having the night out with my NH buds. So I was thrilled when I found out they will be playing Tuesday March 4th 7-9 pm at the Jenks Building on 1886 Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls. What could be better than Dixieland music on Mardi Gras? There will be plenty of food and drinks. A matter of fact, Da Bayou Food Truck will be there starting at 5:00.

Hope to see lots of you there! The more, the merrier!

Good evening, Music Lovers!! Just a couple or three or four or five reminders about Monday’s IMPORTANCE!! It’s Annual Business Meeting Night! 5:00 – Orientation Class; 5:20 – Jim’s Rhythm Class; 6:00 – Annual Business Meeting; 7:00 – String Ensemble downstairs, Band Upstairs. The opening of the Business Meeting requires two steps as you enter the room: 1). Print your name on the attendance list and 2). Return your autographed music for the “Christmas on Broadway” selection. Please do not enter the room until I open the door. Please do not take your instruments out of your cases until rehearsals start at 7:00. Returning the signed John Higgens charts is a very important part of this evening’s rehearsal. It will help us take a double check on attendance which is a very important part of the evening. Again, please PRINT your name at the top of the first page. Please take a seat quickly and quietly so that we may start on time (6:10). IT’S NOT NECESSARY FOR YOU TO SIT IN YOUR NORMAL PLACE IN THE BAND SET UP DURING THE MEETING. String members choose 1). enter with coats and instruments, 2). take them downstairs first, 3). hang coats on rake and place instruments in cases in front of the Sanctuary doors. Please PRINT your name on the attendance lists as you enter the room.

We have much to share with you with respect to the plans for 2025, and are excited to explain the importance of ” BRINGING A FRIEND”.

5:00 – Percussion; String Orientation Class; 5:20 – Rhythm Class; 6:00 to 8:00 String Ensemble and Band rehearsing separately!

Jim