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A message from the Hot Springs Concert Band...The collaborative effort of the Hot Springs Concert Band (HSCB) and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Hot Springs Village in the spring concert and ice cream social was a well-attended event on Sunday, April 30. Ice cream and music are an unbeatable combination, and it made for a fun and festive afternoon. The band is now looking forward to the remaining seven concerts of 2023. A special part of the band’s experience during the past school year has been the young musicians who have played in the band. They have added vitality and musicianship to the quality of the music, and their experience with the HSCB has helped each of them to improve their skills for their school bands and for their own advancement and successes in competition. One good example of this is the band’s bassoon player, James Orme. James is a member of the Lakeside High School Band and has excelled tremendously, both as a musician and leader. He was awarded a well-deserved scholarship from the HSCB at the April 30 concert. James has played in the HSCB for several years and undoubtedly has a very bright future. The HSCB is proud to have been a part of his development and achievements. Other band members playing with the HSCB this year include David Orme - saxophone, Claire Hancock - trumpet, Ryan Slay - saxophone, Bryan Gopen – euphonium, Ryder May – percussionist and Caelah Carvin – French horn. As we look ahead into the remainder of spring and summer, the HSCB has five concerts for you, beginning with the Memorial Day Concert. Following that, we play our summer concert series in June and July. As is traditional, each concert has a theme. This year’s themes will include Out West, Out of this World, Celtic Celebration, and Animal Band. Each concert will include 12 to 15 songs, most of which will likely be familiar to you though perhaps in a different style and arrangement than you are accustomed to. The dates for each concert are June 12, June 26, July 10 and July 26 and the location will be the Fountain Lake School Auditorium with concert times at 7:00 pm. Each concert is on a Monday. There will be no admission cost, but an opportunity to donate to the band’s operating expenses will be afforded. The HSCB looks forwards to sharing its time and talent in making music for our communities and hopes to see high attendance at all of our concerts. As the band has a rich history of 48 years to fondly look back on, the band hopes you will be a part of the memories we are making in the concerts we share with you this year. For more details about the HSCB and reminders about concert schedules, you can explore this website. |
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