What does the band wear to concerts?

Formal concerts (“Formal Concert Black attire”):

• Men - Black tuxedo

  • Tuxedo jacket (Notch Lapel)

  • Tuxedo trousers

  • Wingtip Pleated Tuxedo (White) Shirt

  • Black bow tie - banded preferred (versus clip-on)

  • Black cummerbund or vest

  • Black socks

  • Black dress shoes

• Women

  • Black dress, black stockings, black heels/pumps, or black shoes; or

  • Black skirt or pants, black shirt, black socks, and black dress shoes.

Informal concerts:

• Callanwolde Concert Band polo shirt (available for purchase from the band’s Treasurer)

• Khaki trousers/pants

  • Another color may be designated as performances dictate.

  • Shorts are often worn during summer outdoor concerts.

• Closed-toe shoes (specified, but can include tennis shoes or other comfortable footwear)

Holiday concerts:

• Same as formal concerts, or attire with the addition of festive adornments.

Does the band have a minimum playing requirement?

For concerts, the band routinely performs grade 4+ literature with easier pieces interspersed, including marches, patriotic, and other popular literature.

We invite adults with extensive instrumental experience to join us for permanent membership. Our members played in high school and college bands, and many received individual instruction. Generally, if you played in a high school or college band for two to three years, you should have no challenges playing with us.

We understand some time may have elapsed (“Life happens!”) since actively playing an instrument, so don’t let this factor alone deter you from considering joining us.

• Complete a “Join the Band” form to introduce yourself (see “Join now” link below),

• Contact us, and, at a minimum, plan to sit in with us during a rehearsal to gauge your current playing level.

Most of our members considered a music career—either in performance or education—but pursued other careers and now consider music a serious hobby.

• Band members agree that one of the hardest things about being away from music is missing the company of fellow musicians and enjoying the opportunity to perform.

• Accordingly, we continue musical performance opportunities at a high level for our community while enjoying the fun and camaraderie with fellow musicians.

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Do you require auditions?

Our musicians should exhibit advanced musical skills for the music level we routinely perform. Our instrumental Section Managers and the Music Director/Conductor typically evaluate playing ability from participation in rehearsals; however, based on observation and Section Manager input, an audition may be required.

Should I consider your band if I haven’t played in a while?

Absolutely! Although we are not a “come all or come as you are” type of band, we do expect our musicians to play at a competent level.

• This stated, we understand that time spent away from music might require some time to restore previously acquired skills.

• We offer the opportunity for musicians to rehearse with us before an audition may be considered and administered.

• If deemed necessary, during an audition, we screen for the ability to play in various times and key signatures with reasonable intonation and ability at the level of music the band usually performs.

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Does the band rehearse year-round?

Yes, except for a short break after our last holiday concert in December. We typically resume rehearsals during the first or second week in January.

Can students play with the band?

If you are a college musician, a recent graduate, or a rising senior high school musician, you should have the musical skills and experience needed to perform during our summer concert program.

Since many of our regular musicians also play at this concert, we limit numbers in several sections and accept student musicians on a case-by-case basis.