Christmas Tree Lighting
Fountain Across from the Erie Hotel and Restaurant 9 Jersey Ave, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesPlease meet at Graeb Point (across from the Erie Restaurant) in downtown Port Jervis to play Christmas music for the tree lighting - it's usually about an hour. Hot chocolate supplied by the Salvation Army. Bring your Christmas music if you have it and dress warm and festive.
Music for the Christkindlemart Festival
Please meet at Fowler and Jersey Ave/Front Street in Port Jervis to play some Christmas music for the annual downtown festival. Bring your Christmas music and dress warm and festive.
Christmas Parade
Farnum Park 21 Ulster Place, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesLine up is at 1 pm on Canal Street - behind Farnum Park in Port Jervis. Dress should be festive! If you need some festive decoration, stop by Drew Church before line up - Santa hats, reindeer antler head pieces, elf tunics etc. Please be sure to bring your Christmas music. Parade starts at 2:00pm […]
Holiday Party and Kettle Competition
Drew UMC 49-51 Sussex St, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesOur annual holiday party and kettle competition will be on December 19th. Our 3 kettle groups will each perform a short skit (under 15 minutes) which will be judged on creativity and musicianship. Bring your family and friends and a snack to share. Kettle groups will meet about a half hour before the start to […]
Christmas Eve Music
Drew UMC 49-51 Sussex St, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesWe play Christmas music for about a half hour before the Drew UMC Christmas eve service. Meet at 6:15pm to play from 6:30 to about 7pm.
Christmas Day
Orange Square (across from Drew UMC), Port Jervis, NY, United StatesWe meet at 4pm in Orange Square across from Drew UMC to play some music and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Libations are welcome!
St. Patricks Day Parade – Goshen, NY
Orange County Government Center 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY, United StatesThis years parade is once again in Goshen, NY on Sunday, March 12th. Lineup is at 1pm behind the old government center. Parade starts at 2pm. Wear uniform pants, black socks and all black shoes. Dress festively on top and dress for warmth. We supply green hats and band jackets. Feel free to decorate your […]
Annual Band Dinner & Meeting
Drew UMC 49-51 Sussex St, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesIt's time for our annual potluck dinner and business meeting! Hear from the leaders of each of our performing ensembles, receive important scheduling information for the upcoming year, and a copy of our Articles of Association for our non-profit status. Please bring a covered dish to pass. Families and friends are welcome! The band will […]
Easter Sunrise Service
Elk-Brox Memorial Park Skyline Drive, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesAll are welcome to meet at the lookout at Point Peter in Port Jervis for a sunrise service. To get there, take Rt 97 to the entrance for Elks-Brox Memorial Park. Follow the road all the way to the lookout. We play some hymns - music will be provided.
Spring Concert
Drew UMC 49-51 Sussex St, Port Jervis, NY, United StatesOur spring concert will feature music by the Wind Ensemble, Simply Strings and Orchestra and Woodwind Quintet. Musicians should be in their seat and ready to play by 1:45pm. If you can help set up, please arrive by 1:15pm. Please wear your BSB black polo top and black bottoms. If you don't have a polo […]