A band for all ages…..The band, under the direction of Pat Lay, held it’s first rehearsal on March 23, 1998, with ten musicians, and has grown to more than fifty musicians of all ages with very diverse backgrounds. In addition to providing free band concerts throughout the area, SWCB also provides a wonderful opportunity for musicians who want to participate in a concert band.
Some past performances include: Turkey Rama, McMinnville; Willamina Fourth of July; Oregon Symphonic Band’s Adult Band Festival; McMinnville School District All-District Band Concert; McMinnville Christmas Parade; Rock of Ages Air Show & Habitat for Humanity Run, Walk, Ride just to name a few.
SWCB provides a wonderful opportunity for musicians who want to participate in a concert band. No audition is necessary to join. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7-9PM in the McMinnville High School band room. For more information, visit with a band member, or call Director Mark Williams at (503) 472-9785 / (503) 864-2065
As a non-profit organization Second Winds Community Band depends on contributions from businesses and individuals within the surrounding communities to help offset its expenses of rehearsal and performance space, concerts, music, instruments and supplies. To find out how you can support SWCB and help us continue to bring the finest free concerts to our local area contact (503) 876-8691, or e-mail us at info@secondwinds.org. Contributions to SWCB are tax-deductible under IRS rule 501(c)(3). If you are interested in becoming a donor, in placing an advertisement in our programs, or in under-writing a specific concert or other community event requiring music, please contact Bryan Shirley at (503) 999-9440 or e-mail send us an e-mail.
Second Winds Community Band
PO Box 1729
McMinnville, OR
Mark Williams, Director
Phone: (503) 864-2065
www.secondwinds.org
