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Season Tickets On Sale for the 2012 Concert Band Program
Atlanta Freedom Bands has an exciting concert series coming up this year featuring a wide variety of composers, themes and music that you are sure to enjoy.  We have a special deal for our loyal fans who want to see all the shows.  The season ticket package includes tickets for all three concerts for the price of just two.  That is $30 worth of music for just $20!  Check out our concert calendar below then buy your season tickets today!

Season ticket holders have several advantages:  
  • Save money compared to buying individual tickets.
  • Rest assured that we will always have your tickets available for you at the door.
  • Receive special concert bulletins with insider information about each show.
  • Have the flexibility to assign your tickets to another music lover in case you can’t attend a show.
  • Enjoy our three exciting concerts coming up 
Save the Dates!
The Concert Band is currently preparing for it's first performance of 2012 at 8:00 PM on Saturday March 31 at the Druid Hills United Methodist Church.  "March Madness and April Fools" is the inspiration for the repertoire.  Indulge your sense of fun, humor and whimsy during a concert marking the beginning of spring. Our musical flights of fancy will certainly leave you with a smile.  Tickets may be purchased in advance here or at the door prior to the performance.

On Saturday May 19, we invite you to join the fiesta with a look “South of the Border” for a concert of music by Latino/a composers.  This unique event will feature several of our small ensembles along with the Concert Band.

Grab your berets on Saturday July 28 and join us for a celebration of music by French composers for orchestra and wind band. We mark Debussy’s 150thbirthday by taking you on musical journey through la belle France.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
On Saturday December 17, the Concert Band delivered a holiday performance entitled "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year".  The repertoire included selections spanning multiple cultures and beliefs and included some familiar and popular pieces as well.

This was the first Concert Band performance under the baton of Kurt Wackerly our recently appointed Associate Director.

The audience also enjoyed an Atlanta Freedom Bands Wind Quintet performance of "March of the Toys" from Babes in Toyland.  

Adding to the festivities was a quartet of dancing elves, also known as the Atlanta Freedom Bands Color Guard, who choreographed festive dance routines to a recording of "Funky Christmas" by Nicholas Caldwell and an encore performance of "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by the Concert Band.  

2013 LGBA Conference Bid
At the 2011 Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA) conference in Seattle, Washington, the Atlanta Freedom Bands was selected to host the 2013 conference.  This will be a milestone event for the Atlanta Freedom Bands it will also coincide with the organization's 20th anniversary as a member of the Association.  More information is available here. 


 





Upcoming Events

2012
March 31 8:00 PM - "March Madness and April Fools"
Concert Band

May 19 8:00 PM - "South of the Border"
Concert Band

July 28 8:00 PM - "Vive la France!"
Concert Band

2013
October - LGBA Conference 

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