In addition to the 40 some rehearsals, the Delta Music Makers
perform approximately 20 concerts each year. The band is a community
society and so most of the concerts are performed locally - hospitals, senior housing, community and commercial centers, and concerts-in-the-park in the
summer.
On average every three years, the band takes an extended tour
together away from home, and have performed at...
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Disneyland in California 1988
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Disney World in Florida 1991
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Reno/Lake Tahoe Nevada 1994
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Canyonlands of Utah and Arizona 1996
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During the summer of 1999, we were invited to perform
in early July on Vancouver Island for Chemainus Days.
Two weeks later, thirty five members of the band, along with 15 friends
and spouses - “band-aides” - toured Great
Britain for three weeks, performing at Windsor Station near Windsor
Castle, Castle Howard in Yorkshire, Stirling Castle and Portobello in
Edinburgh, for the Fringe Festival in Chester, in Battle at the site of
the 1066 Norman Invasion, and on the famous band shell on the beach at
Eastbourne.
April Concert at Metrotown Commercial Center, Burnaby, B.C.
May Grand Opening of Bayside Village and
Delta Hospital Benefit, Tsawwassen, B.C.
"Band Aide" Kristin Selby with Jesse Oliver and Director Curt Jantzen
Concert Preparation |
- 100% DMM attendance at concerts is always pursued, but rarely
achieved, because all our band members have other lives! Projected Attendance Sheet will be passed
around for you to indicate your attendance intentions - Curt needs to know
accurate numbers to determine setup and choice of music.
- Always arrive 45 minutes prior to start-time. All outdoor
concerts are weather-dependent; phone your section leader 2 hours prior to
start-time.
- New members should ask about a portable music stand, and
a uniform (DMM supplies jacket, tie, cummerbund, while
members supply their own black pants or skirt, white shirt, black shoes).
- We often go for a snack, dinner, or drink after concerts; your suggestions for nearby coffee shops or restaurants are welcome.
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