Do you play a wind instrument or percussion, did you in High school? If you can read music and have some experience please dust off your instrument, there is no time like now to join your Community Band. 2016 JHCB Rehearsals begin Thursday January 14th at 7pm, newcomers, walk-ins, and visitors are always welcome.
We are a family of musicians with day jobs that play music together for the joy of it. All volunteers, we hail from backgrounds as diverse as engineering, law, real estate, and the service industry and range in age from early-teens to the eighties. Many of our members have had a 20 to 30 year gap when they joined the band.
This is a perfect time to join our band, we will be rehearsing for our spring concert, “A night at the Movies”. Our conductor has selected a variety of music to challenge all abilities. You will recognize the music and have several weeks to learn your part. [Click to see what’s in our rehearsal folder]
You don’t have to be intimidated by the difficulty of the music because there is likely someone else who is very good playing the same part as you. If you are just getting back into it after many years you will be put on a part that is doubled by someone more experienced.
Our conductor says “Play what you can, practice when you feel inspired, and sit out what’s too hard.”
The stuff that’s too hard won’t stay that way for very long if you stick with us.
Do you have a busy schedule? We are very organized, once you become a member you will be added to our member mailing list. You will receive reminders about rehearsals, information about upcoming events, and important JHCB related information. The mailing list is managed by a band member, you will not get spammed.
Is your job stressful? There is no better stress relief than playing music… lines and dots.
Do you live in one of the surrounding communities? We have a group of members that drives the canyon every week, a few members drive the pass, and we even have a couple members who drive from Idaho Falls to play music with us.
Don’t have your instrument? We have percussion and a few student quality wind instruments. The wind instruments can be loaned out until you can have your instruments shipped to you.
Don’t think your remember how to read music? Ask any member, it comes back. Quicker than you think.
What is the commitment?
We hope you will like participating our group enough to come all the time, of course. But it isn’t about making every rehearsal or even every performance. It’s about rekindling a love for music, meeting new friends, and having a good time! We don’t expect anyone to commit their lives to us, just like we don’t expect anyone to be professional musicians.
2016 Schedule:
Jackson Hole Community Band 2016 Rehearsals
Thursday Nights 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Center for the Arts Performing arts wing
- January 14th, 2016 – March 24, 2016
- April 14, 2016 – June 30, 2016
- August 25, 2016 – November 17, 2016
- December 1, 2016 – December 15, 2016
Formal Concerts – A Concerts
- Halloween Concert End of October
- Holiday Concert mid-December
- Spring Concert between end of March to beginning of May
- Jackson Lake Lodge Patriotic Concert Typically the weekend before the 4th
Community Events – B Concerts
- Old Bills Second Saturday morning in September
- Lighting of the Town Square Friday evening after Thanksgiving
- Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies Typically second Tuesday evening in February, we may receive schedule as late as January.
- Elk Fest Saturday morning before the Memorial Day weekend
- Old West Days Parade Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend
- Independence Day Parade in the morning,
Still not sure? Sit in on a rehearsal. You don’t have to call ahead, just show up with or without your instrument. But if you bring your instrument you will have more fun.
College credit through Central Wyoming College (CWC) and a scholarship for a graduating high school senior are available. Go to Member Resources for more information.
I have been involved with music since I was 11 years old, first as a clarinet player and then as a middle school/high school band director. I first joined the band in the clarinet section and then had the opportunity to conduct. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. No matter how tired I am, those rehearsals pick me right up!! We laugh (alot!!)….we cry (sometimes)…..we share amazing musical experiences!! We’re a family, always welcoming new faces with open arms!!
I joined the JHCB in 2004 after some arm twisting from a friend and band member, Nancy. I had not played in 20 years and my flute was not in great condition from storing it so long. My first night was quite overwhelming, I looked at Nancy and said “Middle line is a B… right?”. But after some practice, reading music got easier. I played in the Jackson Lake Lodge concert a few weeks later. I never regretted showing up that night. I’ve made several new friends and love playing my flute and piccolo with the band. I highly recommend joining the JHCB.