Tribute to Barry Sens
August 29, 2011
A tribute article to Barry Sens, long time support of the Pittsford Fire Department Band, was recently published in The Brighton-Pittsford Post. Click here for the article.
Band Photos
You can now see photos of the band at the photos link on our pages. Click here for a preview.
If you have photos you would like to share, send them to pfdband@rochester.rr.com.
In Memorium - Cappy Gerace
5/6/11
Dear BJ, Cindy, and Members of the Pittsford Fire Dept. Band,
I can't thank you enough for coming out and sharing your great music at Cappy's memorial service last Sunday. Cappy would have been sooooo happy and honored that you did that--even down to including Trumpeter's Lullaby and his beloved "Sugar Blues." Betty was very, very happy you all did this for all of us.
May you continue to share the gift and enjoyment of music, and may you not have to do many memorial services of your own members!
Gratefully,
Pastor Dave Inglis
In Memorium - Cappy Gerace
4/11/11
Obituary
Cappy, an extraordinary trumpet player and long time member of the Pittsford Fire Department Band, passed away on April 11th. The Pittsford Fire Department Band will play at his memorial service on Sunday, May 1st.
Mendon Station Festival added
Mark your calendars. We will be playing at the Mendon Station Festival on Sunday, September 11th at 1:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars! The Pittsford Fire Department Band will be playing at GEVA on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the 7:00 p.m. show AND on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the 2:00 performance of "The Music Man."
Before coming to the theatre for the performance, we need to simply need to memorize the "76 Trombones," polish it up to share it with the Rochester community.
On the afternoon of our performance, following the intermission of The Music Man, we will convene in our Nextstage and prepare for our ÒgrandÓ entrance toward the end of the play. From the rear of the house, we will enter and join us for the climactic finish of the play Ð as well as the ensuing curtain call!
See http://www.gevatheatre.org/events/tmm-band-project.php for more information. We are playing the Concert version. Check your e-mail for information on how to get the music. Practice and memorize now!
New Parades added to schedule
3/20/11
Please update your calendars with two new parades: Friday, June 10th at 6:45 in Caledonia (with the Clifton Fire Department) and Saturday, August 27th in Pen Yan with the Montour Falls Fire Department.
Please give your availability for these parades (and for the entire season) to Cindy Lau!!
New Member-At-Large
3/6/11
The Pittsford Fire Department Band Member-At-Large for 2011 is Ray Elliot, euphonium. Please let Ray know of any concerns and he will take them to the band committee on your behalf.
Member-At-Large Nominations Due on February 27, 2011
The Pittsford Fire Department Band Member-At-Large will collect information and concerns from band members & communicate this information to the Band Committee. The Member-At-Large will attend monthly band committee meetings and coordinates other duties as needed with officers. The position runs from March to March each year.
Member-At Large qualifications:
Band member with a high rate of actual attendance (excused absences do not count)
Elected by the majority vote of the general band membership
Process for the election of the Member-At-Large:
Band members will be reminded about this position at the first two band rehearsals and asked to consider candidates who meet the attendance requirement. Candidates' names need to be submitted at the February 27th rehearsal. The general membership will vote on the candidates, electing a person to this position on March 6, 2011.
Rehearsal Refreshments
2011
We are sharing the responsibility for bringing snacks to rehearsals. Please see the following schedule:
2/13/11 - Woodwinds
2/20/11 - High Brass
2/27/11 - Low Brass
3/6/11 - Percussion
3/13/11 - Woodwinds
3/20/11 - High Brass
3/27/11 - Low Brass
4/3/11 - Percussion
4/10/11 - Woodwinds
4/17/11 - High Brass
5/1/11 - Low Brass
2011 schedule will begin with Percussion.
Member-At-Large Election
March 6, 2011
The Pittsford Fire Department Band Member-At-Large will collect information and concerns from band members & communicate this information to the Band Committee. The Member-At-Large will attend monthly band committee meetings and coordinates other duties as needed with officers. The position runs from March to March each year.
Member-At Large qualifications:
Band member with a high rate of actual attendance (excused absences do not count)
Elected by the majority vote of the general band membership
Process for the election of the Member-At-Large:
Nominations will be taken at rehearsal on February 27, 2011.
The general membership will vote on the candidates, electing a person to this position on March 6th.
St. Patty's Day Details
Click here for details on the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Uniform Guidelines
Detailed uniform guidelines are available by clicking here.
UNIFORMS
Wendy Matthews is the uniform manager for the Pittsford Fire Department Band. Contact Wendy at Tigge96@aol.com to let her know if you have:
Uniform pants, hat, tie, shirt, or belt that are the wrong size (too small or too large).
You have a well-loved uniform that is thin or faded.
Gold belt buckle (belt buckles are supposed to be silver).
Discolored or frayed white braid on your hat.
Broken Collar Brass (Yes, its called brass but its really silver colored).
Buttons on the side of your hat are gold (supposed to be silver).
Wendy will help you with your uniform needs, but you need to give her plenty of lead-time! Uniform parts can take up to three weeks to obtain.
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