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A Message from the President

Welcome to this production by the Sharon Bands. Both of our ensembles, the Sharon Concert Band and the Roy Scott Big Band are committed to bringing you a quality live music experience. From its humble beginnings in 1988 as a small contingent of local musicians, our organization has grown to be a regional artistic force, drawing talented musicians from all over Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

We are very fortunate to attract very talented volunteer musicians from throughout the region who are eager to be a part of the Sharon Bands experience. They all have “day jobs”, but are willing to work hard, attend weekly rehearsals, and in their spare time practice our challenging music in order to allow our ensembles to excel. None are paid, they freely commit their time and effort for the love of the music. In addition many members also volunteer to perform the wide range of tasks required to manage our operations and produce our concerts. Without their dedicated service we could not function.

We are also blessed to have the inspired leadership of Steve Bell serving as our Artistic and Music Director. His commanding presence on the podium is just the “tip of the iceberg”. Steve brings extensive experience, outstand-ing musicianship, and most importantly great passion to our endeavors, and spends countless hours planning concert programs. Over his nine seasons he has challenged us to reach new heights and inspires us to be the best we can be.

But all would be for naught without our loyal and generous supporters. The essence of live music is an engaged and enthusiastic audience. With-out you, what we do would be meaningless. As a non-profit arts organiza-tion, the financial support of our advertisers and sponsors is also critical. So if you like what you hear, please consider becoming an ongoing friend of the Band. Come back for another concert (and tell others to come too), support our advertisers, or perhaps even consider joining our growing ranks of sponsors.

Thank you for attending, and enjoy the show.

Mark FreitasPresident, Sharon Bands

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Steve BellConductor/Music Director

The Sharon Concert Band and the Roy Scott Big Band are led by Steve Bell as Music Director and Conductor, and Vincent Macrina as Assistant Conductor.

Steve Bell retired from the Rockland Public School system in June 2007 after 33 years of teaching instrumental music to students in grades 5-12. During those years he conducted concert

bands, jazz ensembles, and marching bands and served as the Director of Music.

Mr. Bell, a member of MMEA, has been actively involved in the All State, Southeast District, and SEMSBA (Executive Board member for 37 years) music festivals, serving as an adjudicator, band manager, auditions board chairman, Secretary (7 years), and Treasurer (20 years), and conducting the junior and senior festival bands many times.

Mr. Bell studied conducting under John Paynter, Frank Battisti, and Malcolm Rowell. He did his graduate work at Boston University and received his undergraduate degree from Eastern Nazarene College, where he is now in his 14th year as the Instrumental Music Director, conducting the Symphonic Winds and Jazz Ensemble.

Mr. Bell and his wife, Susan, travel extensively and are active in the Austin Healey Club of America. For the past 31 years they have lived in Middleborough, where Mr. Bell maintains an active schedule as a private woodwinds teacher and public school band program consultant/clinician.

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Vincent MacrinaAssistant Music Director

Mr. Vincent Macrina, Assistant Conductor for the Sharon Bands, began his musical career in the Brockton community. Born in the small town of Gasperina in Italy, Mr. Macrina came to this country in 1958 at the age of ten. He finished elementary and secondary schools graduating from Brockton High in 1966. He is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music, with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Music Education.

In 1971, after completing his student teaching responsibilities, he was asked to join the music staff

as an elementary instrumental teacher. In 1982 he became band director at the Brockton High School and later director of music for the entire district.

As director of music for the Brockton Public Schools, the performing groups under his direction including the Advanced Concert Band, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble have consistently won silver and gold medals in local, state and international competitions. Performances by the Brockton Public Schools Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band and Wind Ensemble include the Massachusetts All-State Music Conferences, Stars at Symphony Hall presented by MICCA, the International Kiwanis Convention, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland; invitation and European Tours with the Jazz Tours of America; the International Jazz Convention, Boston, MA; Governor Deval Patrick’s inauguration and appearances with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Dick Johnson, Count Basie, Chris Vadala, Gary Burton and Mike Vax.

Mr. Macrina has served as adjudicator and trumpet clinician throughout the state. He has performed with the South Shore Concert Band, the Cosmo Legion Band and the South Shore Music Circus. Presently he is a member of the United Brass Quintet, the Sharon Concert Band, the Roy Scott Big Band and a freelance performer throughout the State. He has served as orchestra conductor for the Brockton Community Theater, Brockton High School musical productions, Cardinal Spellman High School, Bridgewater State College and guest conductor for the Lions All-State Jazz Band; the All Cape Concert Band, Southeastern District Junior High Concert Band and the Brockton Symphony Holiday Pops concerts. Mr. Macrina was chosen to present a special Tribute Concert honoring Kenneth Feinberg, Special Master of the 911 Victims Compensation Fund with Hillary Rodman Clinton as guest speaker. In 2007 he was selected by the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association to be the recipient of the Paul Smith Hall of Fame Award. Also, in 2006 he was presented with the Historic Citizen Hall of Fame Award by the Brockton Historical Society.

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✦ BOARD OF DIRECTORS ✦

Steve Bell, Music Director/Conductor

Mark Freitas (trombone), President

Tom Lucci (baritone sax), Treasurer

Mathew Leftin (trombone), Clerk

June Blumenthal (trombone)

Laura Haiduck (trumpet)

Cathy Hichens (flute)

Skip Hoitt (oboe)

Julie Marotta (flute)

Sara Stankiewicz (flute)

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Front page artwork by Nancy Skolos • Photos by The Proper Exposure

About the Bands

The Sharon Bands were founded in 1988 by the late Roy Scott, under the auspices of the Sharon Recreation Department. They have grown from a handful of Sharon residents to over 60 musicians from many area communities ranging in age from early teens to eighties. Our members include developing students, adults who have picked up their instruments after many years, musicians with professional training and experience, and music teachers.

They come together because this organization offers one of the best opportunities in the area to make quality music in a collegial atmosphere.

The Sharon Concert Band plays symphonic band repertoire and the Roy Scott Big Band specializes in swing, jazz, and dance music.

Sharon Bands in the Community

As a community arts organization, the Sharon Bands are committed to bringing a quality live music experience to Sharon and the surrounding communities, The Bands produce a variety of innovative indoor concerts during the fall and winter months. During the summer, you will find the bands performing summer concerts at a number of band stands throughout the region. Membership in the band is open to area musicians from talented youth to senior citizens and everyone in between.

The Sharon Bands also support local and charitable organizations by performing at reduced rates or in some cases performing for free. An essential part of our mission is to give back to the community to the extent allowed by our limited finances. Your financial support will enable us to continue and even expand this vital activity.

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✦ SEASON SPONSORS ✦

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Sharon Concert Band

Sunday, April 17, 20163:00 pm Sanctuary Hall, East Weymouth

Saturday, June 11, 2016Time TBD Boston Festival of Bands, Faneuil Hall

Wednesday, July 67:00 pmLakeside Summer Concert (Memorial Park Beach), Sharon

Sunday, July 246:00 pm Norwood Summer Music Series

Roy Scott Big Band

Sunday, July 105:00 pm Summer Concert in Hopkinton Center

Sunday, July 176:00 pmSummer Music Series in Norwood Center

Tuesday, July 192:00 pm and 7:30 pmBest of Times Heyday of the Big Bands at Lake Pearl, Wrentham

Wednesday, July 277:00 pm Lakeside Summer Concert (Memorial Park Beach), Sharon

Monday, August 17:00 pm Summer Concert in Natick Town Center

Event information is subject to change. Visit sharonbands.org for updates and additions.

THE SHARON BANDS

P.O. Box 176 Sharon, MA 02067 • info@sharonbands.org • 508-789-0159

UPCOMING CONCERTS

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Joining the Bands

Band membership is open to all area musicians. Woodwind, Brass and Percussion players are invited to join the Sharon Concert Band.

There is no formal audition required to play, but the members are expected to make a serious commitment to rehearse and perform a challenging repertoire.

The Roy Scott Big Band is a limited-membership ensemble. When positions become available preference is given to Concert Band musicians.

For more information, contact June Blumenthal: 781-784-7399

Rehearsal Information

Schedule

Sharon Concert Band: Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pmRoy Scott Big Band: Thursdays, 8:45 - 10:30 pm

Ensembles

Sharon Concert Band

The 60-member Sharon Concert Band plays a wide variety of music from the symphonic band repertoire. Our Summer concerts have something for everyone, including stirring marches, show tunes, familiar favorites, “kid stuff”, and patriotic melodies.

Roy Scott Big Band

The repertoire of the Roy Scott Big Band covers over 60 years of great music from the original classics of the Swing Era to the current hits of the Swing Revival. Our Summer concerts feature a wide range of favorites - swing, jazz, rock, pop, “cool” jazz, funk, bebop, blues, and Latin. Enjoy the full, rich sound only a fully instrumented 20-piece big band can provide.

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