Pep Band

Inactive for 2011

The Pep Band  played  at the Powell River Centennial on July 31, 2010. 

We had 11 regulars: Julia and Sandra on flute; Linda, Marie and Jolaine on clarinet; Dedrie on Trumpet; Heather on Horn; Stu, Bob and Dave on Saxes; and Peter on tuba.

Here's a YouTube of a rehearsal. Another can be seen here:  

The Pep band played at Olive Devaud and Arts Alive in the park Aug 15, 2009 (click for larger photos)

2009: Trumpets: Andrew Riddle, Michelle Thomas, Read English; Clarinets Linda Florence, Jo Wright, Marie Boettger; Saxes: Stu Wright, Bob Betty, Dave Florence, Hanna Verkerk-English; French Horn: Heather Farske-Sketchley; Tuba Dave Bieber; Drums: Stu Isto.

2007 A 10-piece "Pep" band began rehearsals in July 2007. first performance was at Olive Devaud residence Aug 16, 2007: Members l-r: Walter Martella, Pat Hudson, Read English, Stu Wright, Heather Farrell-Sketchly, Dave Florence, Dave Bieber, Stu Isto, Hanna English, Linda Florence. Not shown: Shelley Thomson.

Music includes anthems, marches, dixie and swing tunes. 

Later in the same week the band played at the Farmers Market and Art in the Park Saturday Aug 18.

Stage Band.

• When it's operating, we mainly play music published for school stage bands, focusing on 40's and 50's big band swing arrangements.
• Instruments include up to 5 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass, guitar, and drum kit. We need more players now to re-start the stage band.