Join the Band
Rehearsals will resume Tuesday, January 14, 2024.
Notice:
We require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and are following current Public Health Orders as we rehearse.
Are you interested in Joining the Band? Here are some details.
Qualifications
The Band is appropriate for amateur and more experienced musicians who have previously performed in an organized and conducted ensemble, such as high school band or orchestra; we do not have the capacity to train or accommodate beginning musicians. The Music Director may consider alternative study and experience to determine a musician’s ability to participate in the band and may ask for a short audition.
We ask that our members have a foundational understanding of dynamics, time signatures, key signatures, rhythmic notation, the ability to read music, and to produce good sound quality on their instruments. Musicians should understand and maintain the skills required to play in an ensemble setting. Musicians should be able to play multiple scales with flats and sharps at the full range of dynamics and have an understanding of the concert key in relation to their instrument. Percussionists are not required to read pitches, unless they play mallet instruments or timpani, but all percussionists should be able to read rhythms and play a variety of common percussion instruments.
The majority of our performances include selections of medium to difficult music, so our musicians must have the ability to learn to play moderately difficult selections, which will require individual practice outside of rehearsal time. Sectionals may supplement rehearsal time.
The Music Director’s authority and responsibility includes maintaining good ensemble, and assessing and addressing any individual’s needs for improvement.
Let us know if you are coming…
While we don’t have a formal audition process, we ask that you come to several rehearsals to make sure the SFCB is a good fit.
We would love to hear from you if you plan to join us so we can make sure we have enough seating and music organized. Bring your instrument (and a music stand if you have one).
You can call (505) 310-3126 or email us as sfcb1865@gmail.com for more information.
Our regular rehearsals are from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday nights, all year except a break between our December concert and mid-January. We rehearse at the Salvation Army building at 525 West Alameda St, Santa Fe, 87501.
Read more about the band activities here.