The Daytona State College Community Symphonic Band, developed in the spirit of the old John Philip Sousa Bands, performs traditional and modern classics as well as marches, Broadway hits and movie selections. The band welcomes community members who can read music and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to join as members of an outstanding 65-piece concert ensemble. The 28th season of the band will commence with an open rehearsal, including new and returning members, on Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. on the Davidson Theater stage at the college’s News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Rehearsals are held every Monday from 7 to 9:50 p.m.
For more information, call Dr. Douglas Peterson, band conductor and chair of the Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art, (386) 506-3276, or Peter Waidelich, associate professor, (386) 506-4690 or PetersD@DaytonaState.edu.
Under the baton of Dr. Norton Christeson, senior professor, the Daytona State College Symphony Orchestra is comprised of string, wind and percussion players from the greater Volusia County area, some coming from as far away as Altamonte Springs and Palm Coast. It functions as the only full-sized community symphony orchestra in the area and presents three major concerts per season. The orchestra will hold its first rehearsal of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. at the News-Journal Center. Regular Tuesday night rehearsals continue in preparation for the fall concert.
For more information, contact Christeson, (386) 506-3339 or ChristN@DaytonaState.edu.
The Daytona State College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Waidelich, associate professor, is open to community members who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, drums or assorted percussion instruments. Rehearsals begin for another season on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9:50 p.m. at the News-Journal Center. The jazz ensemble focuses on contemporary compositions and arrangements for the big band format and provides a challenging and enriching experience for the student, amateur and professional alike. The group is open to all who can read music. There are typically two to three performances per semester and some may be off campus at various local venues. Regular weekly rehearsals are scheduled throughout the year on Wednesday evenings.
For more information, contact Waidelich, (386) 506-4690 or WaidelP@DaytonaState.edu.
The performing arts programs at Daytona State prepare students for a future in music, drama and dance while also providing entertainment opportunities for the community through a variety of events produced each semester. Proceeds from tickets are used to support the Performing Arts Scholarship program at Daytona State. For more information about upcoming performances, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.
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