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 “DOOR COUNTY PULSE | PSB Names Band-Camp Scholarship Winners”
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DOOR COUNTY PULSE | Swingin’ Door Big Band Kicks Off 2022 Season
Published 4/14 via Door County Pulse Musicians have been amplifying social issues – causes from human rights to the environment – through their music since the beginning, so it seems fitting that the Swingin’ Door Big Band is kicking off its 2022 season on Earth Day with a performance at the Swing into Spring fundraiserContinue reading “DOOR COUNTY PULSE | Swingin’ Door Big Band Kicks Off 2022 Season”
DOOR COUNTY PULSE | Celebrate Spring During Prince of Peace Fundraiser
Published 3/31 via Door County Pulse The April 22 Swing into Spring event at Prince of Peace Lutheran will feature live music by the Swingin’ Door Big Band and dinner prepared by Smokin’ Tom’s Team BBQ: a choice of smoked chicken or beef brisket (each with sides), or a vegan egg roll bowl. Attendees are encouraged to wear colors that reflect theContinue reading “DOOR COUNTY PULSE | Celebrate Spring During Prince of Peace Fundraiser”
PSB Spring 2022 Rehearsals Resume!
PSB rehearsals will resume on Monday, April 4th at 7:00pm. Rehearsals are will held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 1756 Michigan Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Please enter from the doors off the large parking lot and please provide your own music stand for each rehearsal!! We have an awesome season plannedContinue reading “PSB Spring 2022 Rehearsals Resume!”
PSB 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 “PSB is now on AMAZON SMILE”
Peninsula Symphonic Band to Honor Local Veterans at November 11th Concert
The Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) will honor local veterans at its November 11, 2021 concert. The free concert is scheduled for 7:00 pm at Prince of Peace Church in Sturgeon Bay. After a year and a half absence due to the pandemic, the Peninsula Symphonic Band re-started rehearsals in June and played a concert in Sister Bay at the end of July.Continue reading “Peninsula Symphonic Band to Honor Local Veterans at November 11th Concert”
DOOR COUNTY PULSE | Commissioned Work Celebrates PSB’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 “DOOR COUNTY PULSE | Commissioned Work Celebrates PSB’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”
PSB Summer Launch!!
After what seems like a lifetime, the Peninsula Symphonic Band is ready to begin rehearsing again! Rehearsals will remain on Monday evenings from 7 – 8 pm at Prince of Peace Church on Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. The first rehearsal will be on June 14th.The following safety protocols will be in place for theContinue reading “PSB Summer Launch!!”
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”
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