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VILLAGE BIG BAND
Photos by Carla Olson
(unless otherwise noted)
The Hot Springs Village Big Band
l-r frt Joe Shelnut, Howard Olson, Bill Morgan, Ray Narug, Hal Thompson
standing l-r, Maureen Morgan, Pat Henry (trpt. sub), David Major,
Donna Morton, Jim Kelly, Don Phillips, Jerry Jamrich, Lloyd Kuhn,
Bill Scholl, Nora Cole, Norm Morton, Lee Beach, & Steve Fetcko.
(not pictured) Ron Dana December 15, 2011 photo | The Village Big Band plays big band arrangements
in both dance and concert venues.
Persons interested in joining, should contact leader,
Bill Morgan.
Rehearsals are weekly in Hot Springs Village.
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Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, Annual Meeting - DeSoto Club, Hot Springs Village - January 30, 2012
Hot Springs, AR Jazz Society, Annual Meeting at Hot Springs Elks Club - January 29, 2012
Photos courtesy of Shirley Chauvin
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Our "Boy & Girl singers, Maureen Morgan
and David Major.
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Jazz society member & trumpeter extraordinaire, Bill Scholl.
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Christ of the Hills Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village - December 15, 2011
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Our "Boy & Girl singers, Maureen Morgan & David Major.
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The VBB horn section. | 
The VBB rhythm section.
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The VBB begins the concert for a near-capacity audience. | 
The audience joins in a Christmas carol sing along.
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Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, AR - November 19, 2011
A beautiful scene at dusk. | 
The VBB plays their first number of Christmas "Jazz".
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Maureen Morgan & David Major our VBB vocalists.
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Bill Morgan takes a turn with his usual "virtuosity". | 
Don Phillips shows his talent at trombone.
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The VBB takes a final bow at the end of the concert. | 
We are always happy to play for a full house.
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Christ of the Hills Methodist Church for Good Samaritan "Volunteer's" Luncheon, Hot Springs Village - September 13, 2011
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The VBB plays their first number of WW II era music.
|  VBB singers Maureen Morgan & David Major show some "pre-concert" tension! Just kidding! | 
Substitute pianist Randy Lusk "tickles" the ivories.
|  VBB retired "chick" singer, Pat Hightower enjoys the music. | 
The concert ends with the audience singing
God Bless America. |
Balboa Pavilion, Hot Springs Village - July 3, 2011
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Our audience joins in singing The Star Spangled Banner.
|  Many folks brought food to enjoy with the music. | 
And, of course, to give them stamina
in the 95 degree heat to allow them to dance.
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A side view of our "Little Drummer Boy", Lee Beach
AND our trumpet section.
|  "Mo" (Maureen)Morgan, no relation to VBB leader Bill Morgan, offers an exciting interpretation of "If I Were a Bell". | 
Soon to be, Mid-Octogenarian trumpeter, Bill Scholl,
still does a great job playing his solos.
|  The Village Big Band, under the great direction of Bill Morgan. | 
Did the POA not pay the electric bill?.....
Lucky the VBB had their new music stand lights......
But, ya' can't beat the atmosphere that the darkness produced!
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Woodlands Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs Village - Benefit for Glenhaven Youth Ranch - May 1, 2011
Christ of the Hills Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village - December 16, 2010
 The VBB opens the concert with a rousing selection with guest soloist, Pat Henry. | 
Alto Saxophonist, Howard Olson, takes a solo.
|  Our leader, Bill Morgan, demonstrates his virtuousity. | 
A near capacity crowd rises to show their appreciation.
|  David Major and Maureen Morgan, our talented vocalists and narrators. |
Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, AR - November 20, 2010
Balboa Pavilion, Hot Springs Village - July 2, 2010
Christ of the Hills Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village - December 17, 2009
 Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, where
the 2nd year in a row, "Christmas and all That Jazz",
was presented by The Village Big Band on Dec. 17, 2009. | 
l-r, back-Ron Dana, Steve Fetcko, Jerry Jamrich, Jim Kelly,
Don Phillips, Nora Cole, Donna Morton, David Major, Maureen
Morgan, Lee Beach, Bill Scholl, Bob Russell, and Pat Henry.
l-r, frt.-Earl Hesse, Marvin Siebels, Bill Morgan (Music Director),
Howard Olson, Will Anderson and Norm Morton. | |  | |  |
Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, AR - November 21, 2009
Woodlands Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs Village - October 18, 2009
The Pocket Theater, Hot Springs, AR - August 2, 2009
Billing for our Pocket Theater concert | 
The Village Big Band on stage at
The Pocket Theater in Hot Springs, AR. | 
Our vocalists, Maureen Morgan and
substitute "boy singer", Kenny McKay. |
Balboa Pavilion, Hot Springs Village - July 3,2009
 The Village Big Band performs at Hot Springs Village, AR,
Balboa Pavilion, July 3, 2009 | | 
Our VBB "fans" enjoying the music. | 
Dancers, enjoying the VBB music. | 
Bill Morgan announces a tribute to retiring "Girl" singer,
Pat Hightower, with husband Tom. | 
The band sings (they really CAN sing!) the song Patricia to honor Pat. |
Garvan Woodland Gardens - November 22, 2008
November 22, 2008 In celebration of the opening of the
Christmas Light Season, 2008, The Village Big Band performs at
Garvan Woodlands Gardens Anthony Chapel,
under the direction of Bill Morgan | |
Saxophonist, Lew Olmstead takes a turn at a solo. | 
Percussionist, Lee Beach in all his festive glory. | 
Our "boy" singer, David Major entertains our fans. | 
The setting at Anthony Chapel for the Village Big Band on a cold November, 2008 night. |
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