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Calaveras Community Band Fall Concert at Smart Performing Arts Center on November 4th
Angels Camp, CA...SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 3:00 p.m. - Calaveras Community Band Fall Concert – The annual fall concert by the Calaveras Community Band will be presented Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. in the Dr. Elliot Smart Performing Arts Center at Bret Harte High School, 323 Main St., Angels Camp. It will offer a variety of music including jazz, Latin, paso dobles, and "Seal Lullaby" by the 42-year-old American composer Eric Whitacre. The band, which traces its history to Gold Rush days, will be under the direction of Mic Harper. There is no admission charge but donations to help maintain the band will be gratefully received. Information: 728-9057.
Calaveras Community Band Playing at Murphys Community Park
The Calaveras Community Band traces its history to the days following the Gold Rush. Men would brush away the grime of the mines, put on a uniform, grab their horns and entertain the crowds at many public functions. Creating music brought extra meaning to their lives and provided a counterpoint to the stresses of the day. In those times we were known as the Angels Camp Miners Band, the Murphys Independent Cornet Band, and dozen other names as the years passed.
The Calaveras Community Band continues with this honored tradition for the 2012 Concert Season. While most of today's members aren't gold miners, we come from many walks of life. The age range of our group nearly spans a century itself, from 12 - 90 years young. But the spirit remains the same – we are people who love to play, performing for those who enjoy listening. Music is a very important part of our lives and playing in the band is a magical time.
The Calaveras Community Band is a non-profit corporation andyour donations are tax deductible under Federal and State laws as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. The CCB is funded in part by a grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation. These funds help us purchase new music, cover concert venue fees, publicity, and allow us to offer beginning and intermediate youth band programs each summer and throughout the school year. Donations may be sent to the Calaveras Community Band, PO Box 572, Altaville, CA 95221.
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