Ladner Bandfest 2010 Saturday, June 12 - Sunday, June 13

Ladner Bandfest 2010 was held on Saturday & Sunday, June 12-13, 2010, at Memorial Park, Ladner, BC.  Twenty bands played in a beautiful setting, ten each day, alternating on two stages.  The weather, once again, was outstanding! On Sunday, renowned bandleader Dal Richards conducted the host band, Delta Music Makers in their final piece, “Silver Shadow”. Vicki Huntington, independent MLA for Delta South, spoke enthusiastically about the Bandfest’s achievements and contribution to the community prior to each band being presented with gift certificates from our Bandfest sponsors. Among the many spectators enjoying the music was 100-years young Edgar Dunning.  Mr. Dunning, a keen supporter of amateur bands, has attended every Bandfest since its inception seven years ago. For a full report of the festival, and a list of the bands who played, check out the Ladner Bandfest 2010 website. COMING SOON – more LBF 2010 Photos!

The Delta Music Makers Concert Band, started in 1983, is a community band that meets in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, close to Vancouver.  This 50 piece group, directed by its founder, Mr. Curt Jantzen,  performs as many as 20 concerts per year, and on average, takes a major tour every three years.  Mr. Jantzen is ably supported by Assistant Director Margaret Behenna and Guest Conductor Brenda Khoo.

Our friendly, enthusiastic members are always interested in connecting with other amateur community bands around the world.

The members of the band place emphasis on a balance between fun and serious musical progress.  Rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Delta Secondary School in Ladner.

We play a number of concerts each year in Southwestern British Columbia, and we like to travel.  Previous tours include Disneyland 1988, Disneyworld in 1991, Reno/Lake Tahoe Nevada in 1994, Canyonlands of Utah and Arizona in 1996, Great Britain 1999, Reno 2001, Europe 2002, Maritimes 2005 and Scotland/Ireland 2007.  (See DMM Tours for tour details and photos).

Concerts performed in the GVRD area and BC have included the Delta “Concerts in the Park” series, Delta Hospital Extended Care, Delta Christmas concert, Kitsilano Showboat, Kerrisdale Days, Ladner days, Metrotown, English Bay, Chemainus Days, Whistler, Richmond Seniors, Minoru Seniors Centre, St. Augustine House, Tsawwassen Kinsmen, Peace Arch border, ...

The band is incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia, enjoys Canadian tax-deductible status and is managed by a board of directors.  Any musicians wishing to join should first contact our Music Director, Mr. Curt Jantzen.

MAIN LINKS EXPLAINED
	Website of 6th Annual Ladner Bandfest, held June 12 & June 13, 2010 in Ladner, BC - includes links to each of the 20 participating bands - includes links to previous LBF festivals
	Delta Music Makers Community Band Society - history, organization, & what they do
Newsletter May 2010	contains information on band activities, including rehearsal dates, concert dates, and planning for future events
	“Lillian’s List” of every piece played by DMM since 1995 – includes the music titles on CD#1 (1999), CD#2 (2002) & CD#3 (2009).
**DMM Event Details	Details of upcoming concerts & other special DMM events – also includes latest news from the desk of Curt Jantzen & DMM Society President
DMM Calendar	Rehearsals, Concerts & Special dates in calendar format
DMM Tours & Concerts	Details, photos & Reports of previous DMM Tours & Concerts
	DMM celebrated 25 years of existence with a sold-out concert on April 20, 2008
Music Directors	Photos & short biographies of our Director, Assistant Director and Guest Conductor
Musicians	The players, with their instruments
Interview with Curt	newspaper article in South Delta Leader, July 20, 2008
Photo Gallery	Photos of DMM musicians from past concerts and tours

Curt Jantzen (on left), along with several members of the concert band, presented a plaque to Mayor and Delta Council to show their gratitude for Council’s years of support of the band and especially the Ladner Bandfest.  Acting Mayor Krista Engelland (on right) accepted the plaque on behalf of Mayor Jackson and Council.

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Concert

Poster - Casey Blackwell
Twenty-five years is a wonderful landmark and our founder and Music Director Curt Jantzen can be justly proud of how the band has evolved.  The band has certainly surpassed his original concept to form a “learner group” of musicians.  From its modest beginning in 1983, the Delta Music Makers Concert Band has achieved numerous successes, while always keeping learning and FUN as its two basic goals.  It is now an integral part of the community and is a familiar sight at many events throughout the year.

We are also proud to have a considerable number of “charter members” still in our midst, musicians who have evolved into accomplished musicians and who remain committed to the future of our band.

The Delta Music Makers marked this significant event by hosting a 25th Anniversary Concert that featured our band at its best, with News 1130 anchor, Andy Walsh, as Master of Ceremonies.

Ireland & Scotland Concert Tour, August 2007

LOCAL BAND MAKING MUSIC IN UK

Members of the Delta Music Makers are enjoying themselves on a nine-city tour of Ireland and Scotland

Headline of featured story in the Delta Optimist chronicled the 2007 tour of the band in Ireland and Scotland (September 19, 2007)

Delta Music Makers conductor Curt Jantzen was presented with a Stirling Bear by the Provost of Stirling, Margaret Brisley, during a reception the city hosted for the musicians following a concert at the Wallace Monument in Scotland.

The band toured Ireland and Scotland in August 2007.  Take a look at the itinerary.
Check out an account of this fantastic trip in Reflections 2007 by bass clarinetist, Brian Ellis.

Hugh Martell Photo

Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Concert
at British Columbia Government House
with Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo

In 2002, the band celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee with a concert in the British Columbia Government House Garden, hosted by Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo.  Later that summer, there was a performance tour of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The year 2005 brought us through a tour of Quebec and all the Canadian Maritime Provinces, including concerts at all the provincial capitals, beginning in Quebec City.