== Farmington Community Band ==
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Farmington Community Band
P.O. Box 3091
Farmington Hills, MI 48333-3091

(734) 261-2202

ContactUs@fcbmusic.org

2003 - 2004 Concert Schedule

Clayton Wachholz AUTUMN PRELUDE
Sunday, October 5, 2003
North Congregational Church
36520 Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan
3:00 p.m.

We begin the season in a very pleasant setting under the direction of Mr. Clayton Wachholz who comes to the FCB from a diverse and distinguished career as a music educator in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Currently a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Michigan, he is former Co-Director of Bands at Plymouth-Canton Education Park and has toured extensively in England and Japan, giving clinics on brass and musicianship.



SPOOKTACULAR XVIII
Saturday, October 25, 2003
William Costick Activities Center
Farmington Hills, Michigan
3:00 p.m.

Target Clayton Wachholz returns to conduct our annual Halloween concert. Everyone appears in costume for tunes and treats with a special presentation by our friends at the Farmington Hills Police Department. This favorite of kids of all ages is sponsored by the Target store at 30020 Grand River in Farmington Hills.


Damien Crutcher AMERICAN HOLIDAY
Sunday, December 7, 2003
Harrison High School Auditorium
Farmington Hills, Michigan
3:00 p.m.

Sample a taste of the holiday spirit as we ease into Winter with a variety of seasonal classics. This concert will be conducted by Mr. Damian Crutcher, Director of Band and Orchestra at Southfield-Lathrup High School. Under his direction, the Southfield-Lathrup Symphony Band and ensembles have performed at the White House and Carnegie Hall. Mr. Crutcher holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Michigan State University. He also studied conducting under a fellowship at the University of Michigan where he conducted the famed University of Michigan Symphonic Band.



TWO FOR ONE!
Sunday, January 18, 2004
Groves High School Auditorium
Birmingham, Michigan
3:00 p.m.

Join us for our 5th annual joint concert with the Birmingham Concert Band under the direction of Grant Hoemke. This year's guest conductor of the combined bands is Professor Max Plank, retired Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University.



VALENTINE DINNER DANCE
Friday, February 13, 2004
Glen Oaks Country Club
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.; Dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of dining and dancing at elegant Glen Oaks Country Club in Farmington Hills. The evening includes a cash bar cocktail hour and a lavish buffet dinner followed by music until midnight provided by the fabulous 20-piece FCB Dance Band.
Tickets available by reservation only, individually or in tables of eight.
Please call 734-261-2202 for details.



Ed Quick A SPRING BOUQUET
Sunday, March 21, 2004
Harrison High School Auditorium
Farmington Hills, Michigan
3:00 p.m.

Our 3rd guest conductor, this special season, is Edward Quick, Director of Music Education at the prestigious Detroit High School for the Performing Arts. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Michigan. His many honors as an educator include the WDIV-TV/Newsweek "Teacher of the Year."



AS TIME GOES BY
Sunday, April 25, 2004
William Costick Activities Center
Farmington Hills, Michigan
3:00 p.m.

Farmington's senior citizens will be our special guests for an afternoon of nostalgic music and homemade refreshments with our special guests, The Farmington Community Chorus.
This concert is sponsored in part by the Farmington Area Arts Commission with support from the Farmington Hills Special Services - Cultural Arts Division and Farmington Public Schools and is presented in conjuction with National Music Week, sponsored locally by the Farmington Musicale.



AS TIME GOES BY
Monday, May 3, 2004
South Lyon High School
South Lyon, Michigan
7:30 p.m.

The program so nice, we play it twice! Sponsored by the South Lyon Senior Citizens, this concert features the FCB and the South Lyon H.S. concert band.



STARS IN THE PARK CONCERTS
Heritage Park
Farmington Hills, Michigan
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 17, 2004 - Concert Band
Thursday, July 29, 2004 - FCB Jazz Band

Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the evening! We continue our participation in the summer concert series at the natural amphitheater in beautiful Heritage Park.

These concerts are sponsored by the Farmington Hills Department of Special Services.



FARMINGTON FOUNDERS FESTIVAL
Downtown
Farmington, Michigan
3:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 17, 2004 - FCB Jazz Band

It's a festival for one and all. Shop, eat, and enjoy the music.



NORTHVILLE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Friday, July 30, 2004 - FCB Jazz Band
The Gazebo by The Clock
(Downtown)
Northville, Michigan
7:30 p.m.

Whether you decide take a seat in the park or stroll by the downtown shops, you will enjoy this concert sponsored by the City of Northville.



Admission Policy

The Farmington Community Band is made up of musicians of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds who simply share in the joy of performing for the community. In that spirit there is no cost for admission to any FCB concert. Your generous donations help ensure the future of the band and are greatfully accepted. Opportunities for donation will be available at performances and through our patron program.

Donations may deductible under current tax laws.
 

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