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2 Holiday Concerts

Dear townsfolk,

Celebrate the holidays with the Jackson Hole Community Band. We will have two festive (free) concerts in Star Valley and Jackson. Our program will feature such classics as “Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Festival”. This year we will also bring Christmas movie magic with music from “Home Alone”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Christmas Vacation”. A fun time will be had by all!

We’re also excited to be performing for our Star Valley audience for a second time! Star Valley provides some very talented high school musicians and our attendance is our way of saying thank you to their friends, family and community. Don’t forget to spread the word!

Sunday, December 11th, 4:00 pm
Star Valley High School

445 Swift Creek Lane , Afton, WY

Saturday, December 17th, 7:00 pm
Center for the Arts Theater

265 S. Cache, Jackson WY

Please bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the local food cupboard.

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“Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand.”-How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Cheers,

Zachary Singer

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Conductor News

Dear Musicians and Friends of the Community,

This season is going to be an exciting one! As I study scores of music for our upcoming Old Bill’s concert, it only makes me more anxious to bring to life the music written with a group of talented and driven musicians. Since I’ve joined the Jackson Hole Community Band last year as a percussionist, my life in Jackson has been given a purpose.

As the new director of the band, my goal is to bring a new energy and artistic style to the group that still retains the same fun environment I came into over a year ago. I feel that Old Bills is great to start off the season because it will have that familiar excitement right off the bat. When the Halloween concert music comes into play, I feel the group will be ready to take on some new ideas. I’ve already picked a piece that features a great number of musical effects, including my personal favorite, the water gong. There will also be a piece by P.D.Q. Bach that brings a very humorous and unexpected take on band music. Further down the road, I hope to find a piece that involves electronics.

I have no doubt 2016-17 is going to be a fun season! With the support of friends, family and community, it’s a no-brainer.

Cheers,
-Zach Singer

Rehearsals begin this Thursday, August 25th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Center for the Arts, upstairs in the performing arts wing.

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Children’s Halloween Concert

Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: Walk Festival Hall, Teton Village (map below)
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Welcome our New Conductor

Please help us welcome our new conductor, Zachary “Zach” Singer, by attending our 7th annual Halloween concert!

Zach has selected 45 minutes of music fitting for Halloween, including feet stomping, finger snapping, moans and groans, and other interesting sounds. Have you ever heard of a water gong?

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Zachary “Zach” Singer

This is Zach’s 3rd concert as our leader since he assumed the role of conductor in late August.  He earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2012 and Master of Music Degree from The University of Texas-Austin in 2014. His passion for playing percussion has led to performing in some of the greatest concert halls in the world including The Berliner Philharmonie, The National Concert Hall in Taipei and The Kennedy Center. Zachary joined the Jackson Hole Community Band in May 2015 as a percussionist. Since then, he has taken on more music projects in Jackson. When announced In March 2016, Zachary jumped at the opportunity to lead the JHCB as the new director. He is very excited to work with a group of well rounded musicians and expand his musical prowess.

Costumes Galore

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Doc and Marty

It is an exciting moment for audience and band members alike to witness the band dressed up in costume. In Halloween Concerts past we have witnessed Valkyries, pirates, witches, and other engaging costumes. You may remember our Zach and Jason (our president) as Doc and Marty at last year’s concert.

Kids and kids at heart should show off their creative talents and come in costume as well. And be prepared, all goblins and ghouls will be welcomed on stage for the annual costume parade. Get those cameras ready! Be sure to tag your photos #JHCBand.

Trick or Treat

After our traditional Adams Family sing along, the little ghosts and goblins can retrieve candy from generous local businesses. Trick-or-Treat maps will be available at the concert, or return to this page for a list of participating businesses.

In partnership with the Grand Teton Music Festival, the concert will be on Saturday, October 29th at 3:00PM at Walk Festival Hall. The concert is FREE and open to the public. Please join us for this fun Halloween event!

Halloweens Past

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Poster PDF

Click for Concert Poster(flyer) PDF

Map to Event

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