New Big Band Member Information
The Patuxent Jazz Band (formerly Columbia Big Band) is an amateur adult community jazz band. It is up to each individual member to decide if he or she is comfortable with the music that we play. In addition, members are asked to make a commitment to be at rehearsals and concerts so that we can perform effectively together, and should be physically "in shape" for a 1-hour and 45-minute rehearsal before joining the band. We rehearse at Hammond Middle School in Laurel (during the school year) and Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn (during the summer) on Tuesday nights from 7:30-9:15.
Membership Eligibility
When a spot becomes available, interested musicians may contact director Matt Pisarcik at [email protected] to inquire about sitting in on a rehearsal. Potential new musicians will be asked to sight read and learn parts for four (4) separate rehearsals, followed by an individual audition if desired by the director and the appropriate section leader.
To get an idea of the PJB's style of music, please listen to the audio links at the bottom of our Electronic Press Kit.
To get an idea of the PJB's style of music, please listen to the audio links at the bottom of our Electronic Press Kit.
Attendance
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Details on the way!
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Dues
(UPDATED!) $85 annual membership dues are paid every September. Members joining during the year will pay prorated dues according to the following schedule:
July 1 to December 31 - Full Dues
January 1 to June 30 - Half Dues
There are no dues for summer-only participation, but the individual is ineligible to vote at the May meeting.
July 1 to December 31 - Full Dues
January 1 to June 30 - Half Dues
There are no dues for summer-only participation, but the individual is ineligible to vote at the May meeting.
Care of PJB-owned Sheet Music
Your section leader is responsible for disseminating music, whether physically or electronically. You are then responsible for the music until it is collected and returned to the librarian for storage. All members are asked to mark their music as frequently as necessary to ensure that individual mistakes are not repeated and that all ensemble interpretations, as stated by the director, are noted. Following an absence, markings from the previous rehearsal should be obtained from a section member. Markings should be made only with a pencil.
Current PJB Section Leaders (in Score Order):Saxophone - Scott Lipcon
Trumpet - Len Morse Trombone - John Hintz Rhythm - Jeff Eckert |
Concert Attire
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Performer Etiquette
- Leave as many personal items as possible OFF-STAGE.
- Do not talk between tunes or during tunes.
- When the band stands to accept audience applause, please face the audience and smile. Do not shuffle music or clean up instruments.
- Demonstrate courtesy to each other by arriving with plenty of time to warm-up individually, tune, and get set up.