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Membership Information Page
2007 Membership
Roster (Excel Format)
Biographies of Members:
Ed Lacina
Matt
Thornton Bob Griffith Tami
Bois
Overview:
The current membership includes over 45 musicians, whose ages range
from early teens to over 80. Most band members have played instruments
in high school or college, and find the SJMB a convenient and
inexpensive way to keep up their skills during their adult life.
Members donate their time and with a few exceptions are expected to
provide their own instruments.
Membership is open to anyone showing sufficient skills in playing a
wind or percussion instrument, and are active participants in the
rehearsals and performances. Musical skill adequacy will be determined
by the Musical Director. Please continue
on to the topics following where additional member responsibilities
are detailed. SJMB Membership Information (DOC
File)
Dues are $20 per semester or $40 per year. Checks are payable to
"San Jose Metropolitan Band" and can be presented to the
band Treasurer each September and March. Dues, as well as
contributions, are taxdeductable. Copies of SJMB exemption
letters are available upon request. Please see the next section,
Uniform, for additional costs. Membership
Application Form (DOC File)
Uniform:
The SJMB performance uniform consists of:
- White polo shirt with SJMB
embroidered logo
- Black slacks/skirts
- Black shoes and socks
The required SJMB polo shirt is
available for purchase for $20. Optional items include a white
sweatshirt or sweater (for chilly outdoor concerts), and an official
SJMB cap (the only type of hat allowed). Caps can be purchased for $6
each, and white sweatshirts featuring the SJMB logo are available at
$20. Please see the band's treasurer, Betsy Pehrson (Flute), to
purchase any of these items.
Performances:
The SJMB is a performance group; ie., we are not simply a rehearsal
band. As such, it is important that each member make it a priority, in
as much is possible, to participate in the scheduled performances.
Should a member not be able to make a performance, they should inform
their section leader and the Musical Director as soon as they can.
Also, it would be helpful if they know of someone who can suggest to
fill in for them.
Music Policy:
Each year the band purchases some new musical arrangements to play.
The current season's repertoire usually consists of this
newly-purchased music and music pulled from our library. The music
Librarian maintains all of the band's music, with the originals of
each selection kept together in what is collectively referred to as
the (sic) skeletons.
There are normally two distinct seasons, one winter/holiday and one
spring/summer, each with its own repertoire. At the beginning of each
season, the Director will publish the current season's repertoire,
including alternates. The Librarian will make sure that all of this
original music has been marked with the band stamp.
Then, the pieces are handed out from the skeletons to be placed in
folders by respective instrument (eg., 1st Trumpet, 2nd Clarinet,
etc.). The Librarian makes these folders available at each rehearsal.
The folders must be turned back in to the Librarian at the end of each
rehearsal. During rehearsals, members are encouraged to mark (in
pencil!) their music with performance notes.
For performances, band-provided black binders are utilized. When you
become a member, your new member packet will further explain the
binder use.
Rehearsal
time/location:
The San Jose Metropolitan Band is a year-round group. The band
rehearses on Mondays at the new Valley Christian High School, which is
located at 100 Skyway Dr. in San Jose. From Monterey Road and
Branham Lane, go north on Monterey, turn east on Skyway and proceed
up the hill. Rehearsal times are usually 7:30-9:30PM, with
periodic sectionals beginning at 7:00PM. Come on over and sit in
at a rehearsal to see what you think. From the parking lot walk
to the left of the buildings (the street side). We rehearse in the
band room on the lower level in the building on the left.
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