Frequently Asked Questions

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="02c285a1erlcgo.gif"> <div> <B>The All-America Concert Band</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=150 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="02ad4c00dkelyh.gif"> <div>  <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The AllAmerica Concert Band"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission"><U>Mission</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="History"><U>History</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Concert Schedule"><U>Concert Schedule</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Frequently Asked Questions</U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Band Photo"><U>Band Photo</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Email"><U>Email</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarence Carney Music Scholarship Fund"><U>Clarence Carney Music Scholarship Fund</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Concert Hall"><U>The Concert Hall</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I> </I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Jester" ><B> <A NAME="pagetop"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></FONT><I>Frequently Asked Questions</I></div> <div> <B><U> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="523" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <A HREF="#what_kind_of_music_does_the_band_1" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U><B><U>What kind of music does the Band perform?</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="129"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="57" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="129" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></U></B></div> <div> <A HREF="#how_do_i_become_a_member_of_the" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U><B><U>How do I become a member of the All-America Concert Band?</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#when_and_where_does_the_band_rehearse_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U><B><U>When and where does the Band rehearse?</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#complete_rehearsal_schedule_for_2002__" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U><B><U>Complete rehearsal schedule for 2005-2006</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I> <A NAME="what_kind_of_music_does_the_band_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></I><I>What kind of music does the band perform? </I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="586" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 288 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="09069820.jpg" border=0 width="105" height="130" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="306"><div> <B>Within the traditional concert band format, the organization has developed a diverse repertoire.  From Bach preludes and fugues to big band music, the Band is prepared to perform in nearly any location.  Major band works by Grainger, Holst, Vaughan-Williams, Reed, McBeth and Mendelssohn are in the Band's library as well as marches by Sousa, King, Fillmore and Chambers.  Show tunes and orchestral transcriptions are also a part of the Band's standard offering.  Frequent appearances by guest soloists, both from within and outside the Band, add to the Variety in our programs.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0b168990.gif" border=0 width="104" height="153" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I> <A NAME="how_do_i_become_a_member_of_the"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></I><I>How do I become a member of the All-America Concert Band?</I></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="580" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 344 WIDTH="22"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="344" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="22" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="547"><div> <B>The All-America Concert Band maintains an "open door" policy.  Any adult musician wishing to play is welcome without audition.  Seating of the Band is determined by the conductor.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The prospective member must be past high school age and have a real desire to play.  (High School Students are eligible for membership in some circumstances but they must be approved by the conductor of the All-America Concert Band as well as their high school band director.)  The bottom line is "commitment".  Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is not optional -- it's mandatory!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>No dues are assessed to any member of the Band.  Each person is responsible for obtaining the correct parts of the Band's uniform.  It is understood that our appearance is a very important part of every performance.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Each band member supplies his/her own instrument with some of the percussion instruments being supplied by local schools.  Special needs may be met by visiting with the Band's conductor.                       </B></div> <div> <A HREF="#pagetop" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>[Top of Page]</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <I> <A NAME="when_and_where_does_the_band_rehearse_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></I><I>When and where does the band rehearse?          </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="#pagetop" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>[Top of page]</U></A></FONT></div> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="600" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 406 WIDTH="185"><div> <B>We meet each Wednesday evening during the school year from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the South Sioux City Middle School or High School Band room at 3625 G Street in South Sioux City.  The Band does not meet during the summer months.  All band members receive a complete rehearsal and  performance schedule at the start of the new concert season to facilitate planning for the upcoming year.</B></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="0a190900.gif" border=0 width="400" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <bR> <div> <I> <A NAME="complete_rehearsal_schedule_for_2002__"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></I><I>Complete rehearsal schedule for 2005 - 2006         </I></div> <div> All rehearsals will take place either in the middle school band room or the high school band room at South Sioux City.  </div> <div> Rehearsals run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday night as indicated below.  </div> <div> If you cannot attend, you are expected to let me know in advance if at all possible or shortly thereafter if necessary.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Wednesday, August 24, 2005-6:00 p.m.-Ice Cream Social in JC Penney Plaza</B></div> <div> Wednesday, August 31, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, September 7, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, September 14, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, September 21, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, September 28, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, October 5, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, October 12, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, October 19, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, October 26, 2005-Rehearsal with James Curnow</div> <div> <B>Sunday, October 30, 2005-4:00 p.m.-Concert, Eppley Auditorium</B></div> <div> Wednesday, November 2, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, November 9, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, November 16, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, November 23, 2005-<I>NO REHEARSAL.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!</I></div> <div> Wednesday, November 30, 2005--Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, December 7, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> <B>Saturday, December 10, 2005-Little Yellow Dog Auction, Terra Centre</B></div> <div> Wednesday, December 14, 2005--Rehearsal</div> <div> <B>Saturday, December 17, 2005-Snow date for LYD Auction</B></div> <div> <B>Sunday, December 18, 2005-4:00 p.m.-Concert, Eppley Auditorium</B></div> <div> Wednesday, December 21, 2005-Rehearsal and Christmas Party</div> <div> Wednesday, December 28, 2005-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, January 4, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, January 11, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, January 18. 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, January 25, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday February 1, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, February 8. 2006-Rehearsal     </div> <div> <B>Sunday, February 12, 2006-4:00 p.m.-Concert. Eppley Auditorium</B></div> <div> Wednesday, February 15, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, February 22, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, March 1, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, March 8, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, March 15, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, March 22, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> <B>Sunday, March 26, 2006-4:00 p.m.-Concert, Central High School</B></div> <div> Wednesday, March 29, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, April 5, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, April 12, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, April 19, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, April 26, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> Wednesday, May 3, 2006-Rehearsal</div> <div> <B>Sunday, May 7, 2006-4:00 p.m.-Concert, Craig, Nebraska</B></div> <bR> <div> We have another terrific year lying ahead for us, friends.  I'm really </div> <div> looking forward to making beautiful music again with all of you.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Mike Hogan</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="189" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Business:</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="95"><div> 255-7708</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="83"><div> Home:</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="95"><div> 277-1212</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="83"><div> Cell:</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="95"><div> 259-1067</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B>      <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="#pagetop" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>[Top of page]</U></A></FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>