♫ Membership is open to adult musicians based on the following requirements:

♪  A vacancy exists.

♪  A written application (personnel sheet) is submitted to the Personnel Manager.

♪  A successful audition is completed.

♪  Current membership dues have been paid.

♫ Please send us an e-mail containing your name, phone number, and instrument if you are interested in joining the band.

♫ Dues are currently $70.00 per year, due the first rehearsal in September;   OR, $35.00 per “semester”, due the first rehearsal in September and the first rehearsal in February.

♫ The rehearsal and concert season runs from September through the last concert in July.  Rehearsals will be Tuesday nights from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Earlier starting and later ending times, and additional rehearsals may be scheduled.

♫ Attendance will be taken at every rehearsal (and at the break) and at concerts.  Members are expected to attend all rehearsals, including pre-concert rehearsals, and perform in all concerts.  TURN OFF PHONES AND BEEPERS!

♫ Members shall be dropped from the roster for three consecutive unexcused absences.  Non-attendance at a pre-concert rehearsal and/or non-payment of dues may preclude the member from performing in that concert.  Also, one of the criteria for seating placement is attendance.

Unnecessary and excessive talking during rehearsal will also be grounds for dismissal.

♫ If you are not able to attend a rehearsal or concert, please contact the Personnel Manager as soon as possible or at least before 4:00 P.M. on the day of the rehearsal or concert.

♫ All members are expected to adhere to concert dress guidelines for Indoor and for Outdoor performances.  Concert dress is determined by the Board of Directors and shall be announced.

♫ Dues-paying members only may take music folders home for practice.  All folders must be returned for the next rehearsal or concert.  If you are unable to attend, you must make arrangements for returning the folder.  Folders are to be returned to the storage box at the end of the rehearsal or concert.  Members are urged to mark parts, but do so in pencil only.

♫ All new members must audition for the audition committee.  The Personnel Manager will announce the time, place, and music selections.  Auditions for current members who wish to be “re-seated”, and for solo positions (if challenged) shall also be heard by the audition committee.  (You must be a member in good standing for one year to audition for a solo position.)

♫ Members are also encouraged to help in other ways.  Please ask the President or a Board member how you can help.  If you have any questions about the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, contact a member of the Board of Directors.

Through the years, community bands have been a principal exponent of American musical culture at the grass roots level, playing for social and ceremonial occasions in bandstands, town halls, and auditoriums.  Community bands provide a means for continued musical expression by thousands of talented performers and an important cultural source for audience members.

In 1979, keeping with the spirit of this great American tradition, South Florida based musicians founded the Greater Miami Symphonic Band. The band’s mission was, and continues to be, to provide audiences with high quality symphonic band music, to highlight the diversity of wind band repertoire in performance, and to give regional musicians a gratifying artistic experience.  Concerts often feature guest conductors, composers, and soloist, who travel from around the country to perform with the talented, growing ensemble.

Comprised of a diverse group of community members who volunteer their time and talents to the band, GMSB musicians share a common dedication to the study, performance and support of great music. Public performances at both concert halls and outdoor locations give South Florida residents a connection to the beautiful and wide-ranging symphonic band literature.

Did you play an instrument in high school or college?  Fine musicians are invited to inquire about auditions and placement opportunities. For more information, please contact us at (305) 273-7687 or send us an e-mail here. (click Join). 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman of the Board – Susie Blank Wolfe

President/Business Manager and Personnel Manager – Thom Proctor

Concert Coordinator – Nancy Geller Rosenberg

Fundraising Coordinator – Christine Pascual-Fernandez

Librarian – Gary Heath

Marketing Director – Bruce Alexander

Property Manager – Carmine Parente

Members at Large – David Collings – Kevin Simon – Brian Weinblatt – Susie Blank Wolfe

Secretary – Alan Wolfe

Treasurer – Sue Simpkins

Music Director – Robert Longfield

Conductor – TBD