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Atlanta Freedom Marching Band Plays a Part in History 
The Atlanta Freedom Marching Band was invited  by the American Veterans for Equal Rights to perform at a Retreat Ceremony celebrating the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" prohibition on openly gay soldiers.  The ceremony took place on Monday September 19, at Piedmont Park.
(photo courtesy of thegavoice.com)

Soul of the South Summer Concert

On Saturday evening July 23, 2011 the Atlanta Freedom Bands Concert Band delivered a summer concert entitled "Soul of the South".  This was a successful event for the organization.

The program included music that reflects the traditions, history and spirit of the southern United States from American composers including George Gershwin, Julie Giroux, David Holsinger, John Philip Sousa, James Swearingen and Frank Ticheli.  

Under the baton of Music Director Dr. Patrick Carney, the repertoire was one of the most challenging the Concert Band has performed to date.

The Concert Band was pleased to have several members of the Charlotte Pride Band join them for this performance.

This was also an inaugural event for the Atlanta Freedom Bands Woodwind Quintet which performed an eclectic assortment of movements from pieces composed by Scott Joplin and William Grant Still.

Taking it to the streets!
The Atlanta Freedom Bands started the 2011 marching season at the Inman Park Festival parade on Saturday, April 30.  

There are a number of Marching Band events planned for this year, culminating in the Atlanta Pride celebration in October. 

The Marching Band is actively looking for musicians eager to  play fun and "moving" music.  If you are interested in joining us for this marching season contact us immediately.  

The marching band performs at numerous events throughout the season.  Many performances are stand still and some are true parade performances.  Musicians and Color Guard are invited to join us to "Come Out and Play!"

Check the Upcoming Events to learn when you can enjoy a performance by one of the Atlanta Freedom Bands ensembles.

BRAVO!
On Sunday afternoon April 3, 2011 the Atlanta Freedom Bands Concert Band delivered a spring concert entitled "Bravo! A Night at the Opera".  This was a milestone event for the organization.  

The music was some of the most challenging the concert band has ever performed. The program included overtures from opera classics and favorites such as Turandot, The Marriage of Figaro and The Bartered Bride.

Other LGBA organizations from Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia and Phoenix joined the Atlanta Concert Band for this performance.  This was the largest number of musicians the concert band has ever had on stage. 

Under the baton of Music Director Dr. Patrick Carney, the Concert Band delivered an emotional and energetic performance.  

This was also an inaugural event for the Atlanta Freedom Bands Saxophone Ensemble which performed familiar selections from the opera Carmen.  This group is the newest ensemble in the Atlanta Freedom Bands organization.

John Lemley from WABE 90.1 FM, was the special guest host for this performance.

Hope for the Holidays 
On Saturday, December 8, 2010 the Atlanta Freedom Bands concert band delivered a performance entitled "Hope for the Holidays".  This was an evening of music dedicated to the Emory Hope Clinic and the Evolution Project.

The performance repertoire included titles and scores with themes of remembrance, spirituality and hope with works by Frank Ticheli, James Swearingen, Johannes Brahms, James Curnow, Sean O’Loughlin, Leroy Anderson and more.

In addition there were a few traditional holiday tunes in keeping with the spirit of the season.

Each year, World AIDS Day offers a time to remember those whom we have lost, reflect on ways to improve the lives of people living with HIV and organize the community to take action.  Atlanta Freedom Bands has partnered with Emory’s Hope Clinic and AID Atlanta’s Evolution Project to wrap these ideas in a sense of hope for better prevention, treatments and possibly even a vaccine in the future.

2010 Pride
The Atlanta Freedom Bands ended it's 2010 marching season with the Atlanta Pride parade and several stand still events including an on stage performance at the opening ceremony for the 2010 AIDS Walk and a final performance at the Halloween showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Historic Plaza Theater in midtown Atlanta.

The 2010 Atlanta Pride parade was the highlight of the season with the Marching Band sporting new uniform shirts.  A newly formed Color Guard drew raves from the crowds along the parade route as well as at performances in Piedmont Park following the parade. 

Check out our Upcoming Events for information on when and where you can enjoy an Atlanta Freedom Bands ensemble performance.

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