Deerpark 9/11 Ceremony
Deerpark Town Hall 420 US 209, Huguenot, NY, United StatesAll musicians are invited to stand and play some patriotic music for the September 11th Memorial Ceremony. No uniform needed. Please bring your march music and make sure you have the Star Spangled Banner music. Let Jason know beforehand if you need music. Afterward, refreshments are served at the Deerpark Senior Center which is next […]
CROP Hunger Walk
Airport Park, Matamoras, PA 701 Avenue Q, Matamoras, PA, United StatesAll musicians are invited to play some music for the CROP Hunger Walk. We meet at We sit and play some music before the walk begins (at about 1:30pm) then play some more as the walkers return to the start. We will play from the march folders and sit-down music folders (Pop Celebration etc.).
Fall Concert: Why Music Matters
Drew UMC 49-51 Sussex St, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesOur fall concert, themed "Why Music Matters", is scheduled for November 12th, 3pm at Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis, NY. Wear black, including your band polo shirt if you have one. Otherwise all black. Save the parking in front of the church for elders/handicapped. Please arrive at 1pm if you can help set […]
PJ Christmas Tree Lighting
Fountain Across from the Erie Hotel and Restaurant 9 Jersey Ave, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesAll members are invited to play for the Port Jervis Christmas Tree Lighting. Please bring the two Carols booklets (Christmas Carols, Christmas Favorites). Dress is festive/warm. Hot chocolate and doughnuts will be supplied. Meet downtown at the new promenade fountain/Graeb Point/front of Erie Hotel.
CANCELLED: Christkindlmarkt
Downtown Port Jervis 1 Jersey Avenue, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesThis performance is cancelled. Please come play Christmas music for the Salvation Army booth to help them raise needed funds. Dress warm/festive and bring the two carols booklets (Christmas Carols, Christmas Favorites). We are hoping to cover 3 hours of time with members of our 3 kettle groups, but all members are invited to play! […]
Holiday Music for Salvation Army Kettles
playing Christmas music at K-Mart In the past, the marching band has divided up into groups to provide some Christmas music for our local Salvation Army donation kettles. Now we'd like to invite all of our wind ensemble members to join us so we can make some beautiful music together and help the Salvation Army […]
Kettles Competition/Party
Drew UMC 49-51 Sussex St, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesCome celebrate Christmas and witness our annual kettle group competition! Each group (K-Mart, Walmart, Shop-Rite) has 15 minutes to wow the judges based on originality, musicality and performance. Players should arrive by 6pm to setup/rehearse their skit. Simply Strings will perform some music before the competition starts. Members should arrive at 5:30pm. Wind ensemble will […]
Christmas Eve Music
We play Christmas music for about a half hour before the Drew UMC Christmas eve service. Meet at 7:20pm to play from 7:30 to about 8pm. Bring your Christmas music.
Christmas Day in Orange Square
Orange Square (across from Drew UMC), Port Jervis, NY, United StatesMeet in Orange Square (across from Drew Church) to play some final Christmas music for the season and wish each other a Merry Christmas! Snacks are welcome. :D
Annual Band Dinner & Meeting
Drew UMC 49-51 Sussex St, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesOur 2018 annual pot luck dinner and meeting will be on February 26th. We'll share some food and fun and discuss our groups' plans for this year. Bring your family and friends and a dish to share.