November 3, 2021

Hi, Believers!

How about those Braves!?!  2021 World Series Champions!!!

Here are the details for this Saturday and the next several weeks.

Dress:

New Blue “Believers Band” polo shirt
Khaki pants, capris or skirts
Jacket, as needed

Bring:

Instrument
Music – in concert order (see below)
Music Stand
Good folding chair (I will bring some)
Water
Clothespins – to hold your music if it is windy

Schedule:

8:30am    Load percussion, stands, etc… at GFUMC

9:30am    Arrive at the American Legion Post 7 (2343 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501) and set-up chairs, stands and percussion.  Please warm-up and tune on your own before we warm-up as a group.

10:00-10:30am    Warm-up/rehearsal

10:30-10:50am    Relax, go to the restroom, etc…

10:50am    Be in your seats ready to start

10:55am    Dianasue will tune the group

11:00am    Concert/Performance starts

12:00am    Concert/Performance ends – Please help put up stands, stack chairs, and load the truck

12:15pm    Unload the truck at GFUMC

Here is the concert order:

  • Star Spangled Banner (#533)
  • American Flourish (#757)
  • Journal for a Soldier (#694)
  • Big Band Tribute (#50)
  • American Heritage March (#527)
  • Songs for America (#429)
  • From Sea to Shining Sea (#656)
  • Armed Forces Salute (#552)
  • Patriotic Singalong (#693)

The American Legion is hosting a fund raiser for Gainesville native Katie Nanney.  Katie is a 13-year-old gymnast.  On October 7th, her family was involved in a terrible car accident with Katie injured the most severely.  The accident broke her jaw, both legs and her right arm.  The Believers Band is just a small part of a fun day including a car show, barbeque, and other food vendors that are joining together to raise money for the family.  The Believers Band will be making a donation to the American Legion for Katie’s medical care and recovery.  If you’d like to contribute, please give your donation to our treasurer, Warren Almand, prior to the concert.  This is a free event for the public, so invite all of your friends!

Monday, November 13th, we will have a dress rehearsal for Thursday’s concert in the GFUMC sanctuary.  

Thursday, November 11th, 7:00pm – Veterans Day Concert – GFUMC – 2780 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506

Monday, November 20th, we will rehearse for the Jingle Mingle.  

Saturday, November 20th, 6-8:00pm – Jingle Mingle – Main Street Market – Gainesville

Through our music, we want to express our sincere thanks for the sacrifices that our veterans and their families make in service to our country.  God bless the U.S.A.!

David