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The Band includes a range of ages, from students to individuals in their
80s. The rehearsal/concert
format allows musicians who are in the Keys as short-term residents to
participate on a month-by-month basis.
Visiting musicians are welcome to sit in on rehearsals.
Adult beginners or those who played an instrument many years ago
join to further their skills.
Rehearsals
are Monday nights, from
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
in the Key Largo School Band Room, MM 105. Our repertoire includes
traditional concert band music, popular music, Broadway tunes, and
marches.
During its concerts, the Band
offers opportunities for other musical groups who may not have a regular
venue in which to perform. The
Island Dulcimers, the Silver
Shores Singers, and the Keynoters
have participated in our concerts. Small
groups, such as Flutes Plus,
are encouraged to play as featured ensembles.
A grant from a family foundation enabled the Band to purchase a
set of rhythm instruments, as well as music designed to appeal to young
audience members. Children
in the audience actively join in with the Band on selected numbers.
Our
Young Musicians’ Concert is
specifically designed to attract families with children and to introduce
them to concert band music and the joys of live music.
The Band is incorporated as a
charitable, 501 (c)(3) organization in
Florida
under the name “Florida Keys Community Concert Band.”
The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has provided
funding for advertising and publicity.
We receive additional funding from local foundations, such as the
Hurlburt Family Foundation, the Einstein Fund, and The Coldwell Banker
Schmitt Foundation. We
gratefully accept donations from individuals.
All donations to the Band are tax-deductible.
 During the school year, Band members tutor
young music students,
offering one on one or small group instruction.
Our Young Musician Award program provides music students who
rehearse and perform with the Band at the
Young Musicians’ Concert with gift certificates for lessons and supplies.
Several members of the Band have tutored music students under the
Music Mentors Program funded by the Arts Council.
Many of these students have joined the Band and perform side by
side with older experienced musicians.
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