Published 5/11/23 via Door County Pulse The Peninsula Symphonic Band and Swingin’ Door Big Band have selected their 2023 Summer Band Camp scholarship recipients, each of whom will receive $350 toward their camp tuition. Scholarships were awarded to Benjamin Grota of Southern Door High School; Cora Carriere of Gibraltar High School; Ezra Linnan of SevastopolContinue reading “Summer Band Camp Scholarship Winners”
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30 Years of Peninsula Symphonic Band
Published 10/6/22 via Door County Pulse The Peninsula Symphonic Band recently received the work it had commissioned in honor of its 30th anniversary and the one that will receive its world premiere Nov. 10 as part of the band’s annual Veteran’s Day concert. Renowned composer Randall Standridge wrote the approximately seven-minute piece, titled “Homeward Shores,”Continue reading “30 Years of Peninsula Symphonic Band”
Peninsula Symphonic Band Names Band-Camp Scholarship Winners
Published 4/27/22 via Door County Pulse The Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) and the Swingin’ Door Big Band have announced the two winners of their first summer band-camp scholarships, who will receive $350 each to use toward summer band-camp tuition. The scholarship recipients are Amanda Austin of Southern Door High School, who plays trombone and will be attending the jazz program at Birch Creek Music Performance CenterContinue reading “Peninsula Symphonic Band Names Band-Camp Scholarship Winners”
Peninsula Symphonic Band is now on AMAZON SMILE
EXCITING NEWS! Peninsula Symphonic Band is now on AmazonSmile! This is an incredibly EASY and impactful way to support PSB! How does it work? Click through to our unique link and confirm that you’d like to support Peninsula Symphonic Band (make sure you select the ours in Sturgeon Bay, WI). Then, carry on with yourContinue reading “Peninsula Symphonic Band is now on AMAZON SMILE”
Commissioned Work Celebrates Peninsula Symphonic Band’s 30 Years
Published 9/30/21 via Door County Pulse To honor its 30th anniversary, the Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) is commissioning a new work for concert band from nationally renowned composer Randall Standridge (randallstandridge.com). The band plans to give the world-premiere performance of this new work next fall. “We have been contemplating commissioning a new work for more than a year and aContinue reading “Commissioned Work Celebrates Peninsula Symphonic Band’s 30 Years”
Peninsula Symphonic Band Commissions New Music
In honor of its 30th anniversary, the Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) is commissioning a new work for concert band from nationally renowned composer Randall Standridge. “We have been contemplating commissioning a new work for more than a year and a half, “said Music Director Jason Palmer. “Our 30th anniversary celebration should have taken place in 2020 butContinue reading “Peninsula Symphonic Band Commissions New Music”
In Memoriam: John P. Mann
1951 ~ 2020 (age 69) It has been said that nearly everyone today knows someone who has suffered from COVID-19. Many have lost loved ones and friends. The Peninsula Symphonic Band has not escaped without a tragedy. We suffered the loss of our dear friend and musical colleague, John Mann. We will all miss John’s friendly attitude andContinue reading “In Memoriam: John P. Mann”
Local Singer Writes Door County Theme Song
Published 5/27/2020 via Door County Pulse In the chorus of her new song, “My Door County Home,” Jamie Palmer writes, “Beauty abounds here / Each season astounds here / And makes you so grateful to call this place home.” This sentiment is especially poignant as the beginning of summer in Door County is not unfolding asContinue reading “Local Singer Writes Door County Theme Song”
Peninsula Symphonic Band Under New Leadership
Published 11/9/18 via Door County Pulse Earlier this year and with little fanfare, Paula Eggert ended her 14 years as musical director of the Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) and turned the baton over to Jason Palmer, making him the fourth person to lead the volunteer musical organization since it was founded in 1990. “It’s aContinue reading “Peninsula Symphonic Band Under New Leadership”
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