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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION Estes Park Village Band and Estes Park Jazz Band 2017-08-14(O(G1tkQ/AXL tt ark,Qototabo to clamatlo a WhEREAS,the Estes Park Village Band is celebrating its 35th Anniversary,having been established and performed its first concert in 1982,and the Estes Park Jazz Band is celebrating its 25’Anniversary having been established and performing its first concert in 1992,and ‘WHEREAS,the purpose of both bands is to provide musical entertainment for the Estes Park community and its visitors,as well as providing a venue for Estes Park musicians,both adult and school-age,to express themselves through performance,and ‘WHEREAS,the bands support the musical education of students in the Estes Park School District through joint concert performances as well as providing access to both bands’extensive music libraries,and ‘WUEREAS,the bands perform concerts throughout the year,including concerts in March,May,June,July,August and December.Concert venues include the Estes Park High School Theater,Bond Park,Performance Park,Good Samaritan Village,and special events including the Rooftop Rodeo parade and other community functions,and ‘WUEREAS,several small groups made up of members from both bands perform in the Estes Park area to include a woodwind trio,woodwind quintet, clarinet choir,brass quintet and a jazz combo,and WhEREAS,early conductors of the Village Band included Mark St.John,Karen Parrack,Gary Elting and Ted Stuart,originally started with 8 members and has expanded over the years to 50 performers,and ‘WHEREAS,the Jazz Band was started by Chuck Varilek who continues to direct the band,assisted by Loren Johnson, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Trustees of the Towir of Estes Park on this day recognize and celebrate the success of the Estes Park Village Band as it celebrates its 35th Anniversary,and the Estes Park Jazz Band as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary,and thank both bands for numerous performances and entertainment for the community &visitors throughout the years. ©2005 wwwMt In wthiess whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this to be affixed. Todd A.Jirsa,Mayor Atte.. U August 14,2017 man,AL 256)739-5951