Bonita Springs Concert Band

The Bonita Springs Concert Band will be celebrating its fifth anniversary at their 2:00 pm February 17 concert, and everyone is invited to the party!

Special guest soloist will be Bill Prince. One of Bill’s most unique talents is his ability to perform professionally on several instruments. For example, although he played trumpet with Buddy Rich, he was first offered a chair in the saxophone section.  His performing instruments include trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano, and electric bass.  Bill produced his own CD, Happy Thoughts, on which he composed, arranged and performed all of the parts.

The band will also be playing the Big 11 Medley, arranged by John Tatgenhorst. So wear your school colors and come out to cheer for your alma mater.

Join this special celebration with cake and balloons at Riverside Park, Old US 41, Bonita Springs. Bring a chair and enjoy a delightful afternoon in the park.

Bill Prince will be performing with the Bonita Springs Concert Band at 2 pm on February 17 in Riverside Park, Bonita Springs.

Matthew Sonneborn our guest trumpet soloist played a terrific rendition of Jean Baptiste Arban’s Variations On The Carnival Of Venice at the January concert! The audience gave an appreciative standing ovation. Matthew then played an encore, ‘Tis The Last Rose Of Summer by Thomas Moore. Matthew is the Principal Trumpet in the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and an avid runner and has served as co-director for the 10K Run for Music. Proceeds benefit the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth education programs. Check out the website www.http://runformusic10k.com.

The clarinet section was featured in Clarinet Candy by Leroy Anderson. Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbqf3NSD0v0&feature=youtu.be kindly submitted by Deb Wacksman.

You absolutely won’t want to miss our next concert. It will be our official fifth Anniversary Party. There will be balloons and cake and a chance to meet the band members. It will be immediately following the concert and you are all invited! That’s 2:oo pm on February 17, 2013, and featuring a very special guest artist, Bill Prince.

Featured Guest Soloist, Matthew Sonneborn

Principal Trumpet, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday, January 13, 2013, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The Bonita Springs Concert Band will hold its third concert of the season on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Riverside Park located on Old US 41.  The concert program will feature Matthew Sonneborn, Principal Trumpet of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, as its guest soloist.  Mr. Sonneborn will perform The Carnival Of Venice by Jean Baptiste Arban.

Just bring a chair and a hat, and plan on an afternoon of pure enjoyment.

The Bonita Springs Concert Band will hold a concert on Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Riverside Park located on Old US 41.  This season’s second concert will celebrate the holiday with many traditional favorites.

You will enjoy John Cacavas’ Christmas Music For Winds as well as the medley Christmas From The ‘50s including Jingle Bell Rock and Frosty The Snowman.  Connie Gowin Hill, BSCB’s guest vocalist, will regale you with Grown-Up Christmas List originally sung by Natalie Cole and more recently by Amy Grant.  You will also enjoy Ms. Hill’s rendition of You Raise Me Up, popularized by Josh Groban.  Raymond Scott’s The Toy Trumpet and works by Bach and Tchaikovsky enrich the program.  The final selection of the concert will have you on your feet and clapping your hands as you listen to the High And Mighty March by Fred Jewel.

The Bonita Springs Concert Band continues to offer enchanting afternoons of music at Riverside Park. Dr. Dennis R. Hill, BSCB Director/Conductor, has 46 years of experience including former Director/Conductor of the Edison State College Concert Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. Under the direction of Dr. Hill, the band has continued to expand its repertoire. Just bring a chair and a hat and plan on an afternoon of pure enjoyment.