September 8, 2024

Hi, Believers!

I hope you had a great week off! This Monday’s rehearsal will, for the most part, be spent preparing for the Lakeside Performance next Sunday. 

This is the plan for the Lakeside Service on Sunday, September 15th at 8:30 am:

Dress:

Blue “Believers Band” polo shirt (Contact Betty Foster, if you do not have one)

Khaki pants (Capris, skirts, or shorts)

Baseball cap, optional (Be mindful of what the cap says) 

Jacket (Optional – depends on weather)

Sunglasses

Bring:

Instrument

Music

Music stand

Clothespins – to hold your music if it is windy.  

Water – we get thirsty!

Schedule:

7:30 am – Percussion and anyone that can help move equipment

7:45 am – Arrive at GFUMC – Set-up

7:55 am – Be in your seats 

8:00 – 8:20 am –  Warm-up and tune

8:20 am – Break (hopefully)

8:25 am – Be in your seats

8:27 – 9:30 am Service

The following pieces are for the Lakeside Service:

  • 148 – The Mansions of the Lord
  • 177 – The Ash Grove
  • 180 – At the River
  • 202 – Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – New – Print
  • 203 – Blessed Assurance – New – Print

The following pieces are definite for the Veterans Day Concert on Monday, November 11th at 7:00 pm (Dress/tech rehearsal will be Sunday, November 10th at 7:00 pm):

  • 003 – The Star Spangled Banner 2 
  • 004 – National Emblem March 2 
  • 009 – Those Who Serve
  • 015 – Over There
  • 053 – Someone to Watch Over Me
  • 174 – In Times of Triumph
  • 530 – This is My Country
  • 552 – Armed Forces Salute

Possible additional pieces for Veterans Day:

  • 005 – Century of Service March
  • 028 – Cadillac of the Sky
  • 056 – Big Band Signatures
  • 420 – Three Concert Openers
  • Goin’ Home
  • God of Our Fathers

Make sure you have the new warm-ups, 002 – Believers Band Warm-ups.  

Please make sure that you have our upcoming performances on your calendar.

Invite your friends to join us!  

Blessings,

David