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East Bay Symphonic Band

The concert band is a symphonic community band. We perform about four or five times each year, typically including:

• Hayward Lit Hop

• Odd Fellows' Summer Concert Series

• Halloween Community Concert

• Winter Performances (Caroling Performances)

Rehearsals:

We rehearse 3 times a month, from 7-9pm on Monday nights. We are lucky to be sponsored by the Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129, who allow us to use their Lodge Hall at 950 B St to rehearse! Contact us at eastbaysymphonicband@gmail.com for more information.

We also encourage our members to hold sectionals, & to join together in chamber ensembles for performances like our open rehearsals; the more we play together, the better we'll be!

Ethos:

Our concert band is open to people of diverse musical ability, different communities, and backgrounds, with no audition required. The music we play is an expansive mixture of classic symphonic band literature, modern compositions, orchestral transcriptions, pop tunes, and more. Music difficulty ranges from comfortable to challenging to provide a satisfying experience for a musician of any level.

East Bay Symphonic Band Flute Choir

The Flute Choir includes flutes of all shapes & sizes, from the giant Contra Bass to the tiny Piccolo. Our annual performances typically include:

• Spring Concert at San Lorenzo Library

• Odd Fellows' Summer Concert Series

• Spooks & Sweets at San Lorenzo Library

• Season's Greetings at San Lorenzo Library

Rehearsals:

We rehearse 2 times a month, from 10am-12pm on Thursday mornings; we sometimes add another reheardal when a concert is approaching. We are also lucky to be sponsored by the Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129, who allow us to use their Lodge Hall at 950 B St to rehearse! Contact us at eastbaysymphonicband@gmail.com for more information.

Ethos:

 Our Flute Choir is open to people of diverse musical ability, different communities, and backgrounds, with no audition required. Our library includes arrangements of classical pieces & film scores, jazz standards, & original flute choir music, for a broad selection of eras & styles. Music difficulty ranges from comfortable to challenging to provide a satisfying experience for a musician of any level.

Annual Membership Dues

A note on Dues from EBSB Treasurer 2018-2025, Melanie Work:

Membership is annual and follows an academic year (renew every Fall). Band membership alone is $150 annually. Becoming a member of the band includes membership in Bev’s flute choir. 

If you wish to become an Odd Fellow, we split the difference -- $70 is paid to the Band and the remaining $80 to Odd Fellows. Those who wish to become Odd Fellows should contact Julie Machado at juliemac@pacbell.net .  Hayward Lodge Website

As your Treasurer, I am able to process checks, cash, or cards during rehearsals. We use a Square card reader. You may “self check-out” using the links to our Square page below. Square services, whether online or card reader, include a 3.45% fee. Go here to self check-out:  https://square.link/u/9nlEhC2i

If you want a new band polo shirt, a sheet will be shared for you to indicate your size at the next rehearsal. The board asks for a donation of $30 to offset the purchase of the shirt.  The shirts will be produced locally by a business in San Leandro. Partial Dues and Donations page: https://tinyurl.com/3vyjkbep (Note that check or cash payments do not have extra fees since they do not involve Square.)

There is a Dues Relief Application in circumstances of hardship: https://tinyurl.com/2h9ffhbc   

Lately, past dues and donations have covered a variety of operational expenses as an independent ensemble. Most recently, the cost of the band’s insurance policy, now ASCAP licensing, equipment purchases to include some percussion, and payment for the multiple musicians that join us as “concert help” per event.

That being said… do consider bringing a friend along to join the band!  Increased regular membership would greatly add to our group musically, socially, and economically.   Maybe even a carpool opportunity!

Sincerely,

Melanie Work

Treasurer

East Bay Symphonic Band