Strike up the band – BIG ARTS Concert Band launches new season
The BIG ARTS Concert Band, a no-audition ensemble open to musicians of all ages and abilities, is kicking off its 23rd season and actively seeking new members.
Some band members have played for years, some began playing in retirement, while others have not played since high school or college. Many band members are Sanibel residents; others are from off-island. All that’s needed is a love of making music and having fun doing it, so if there’s a horn in the attic, the BIG ARTS Concert Band want to hear from you.
The band practices on Monday evenings beginning Monday, Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ on Periwinkle Way.
The group will perform four concerts this year:
• Wednesday, Nov.11 – Veterans Day Concert, Sanibel City Hall
• Thursday, Dec.10 – BIG Arts Holiday Concert (with BIG ARTS Chorus), Christensen Performance Hall
• Wednesday, March 10 – Shell Point Concert
• Wednesday, March 17 – BIG ARTS Spring Concert (with BIG ARTS Chorus), Christensen Performance Hall
For more information contact Band Director Melissa Calkin at melissa.calkin@gmail.com, or 303-903-8305.