CHESTER COUNTY CONCERT BAND
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May 21, 2012
My mother has been in the Chester County Concert Band since I was born, so I grew up watching them perform all over the East Coast. Every concert they play is filled with joy and spirit - whether they are playing for the elderly, veterans, children, or special needs. It's an extremely important group that deserves recognition for all that it has provided to the community.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
May 15, 2012
I have been a member of the Chester County Concert Band as a clarinetist for almost 23 years, and was president of the band for 8 years. Not only did the band provide a place for me to continue playing the clarinet, but to meet new people and form lasting friendships. The band performs about 16 concerts a year in various venues throughout the Philadelphia suburban area. We bring the magic of music to children in hospitals, seniors in retirement communities, our Veterans, and people in all walks of life at our public concerts. We perform a wide variety of music that appeals to all ages. The band receives great satisfaction in seeing the audience enjoying our music. The almost 100 volunteer band members dedicate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. We bring culture and entertainment to the public. Children can see and hear the instruments up close and hear all different kinds of music. Performers and audiences are engaged in a fun and learning experience.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 14, 2012
A first-rate, community-based, performing arts organization. Nearly 100 volunteer members, from serious amateurs to semi-professionals, play a dozen or so concerts throughout the year in Southeastern PA. Concerts include of a variety of popular, patriotic, march, classical and contemporary music.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 12, 2012
CCCB is a great volunteer community concert band, putting on more than a dozen performances each year for a variety of local towns and organizations, mostly in Chester County. The summer outdoor concerts are especially fun, allowing a wide spectrum of audiences to hear live band music, from popular showtunes to marches to arrangements of classic orchestral pieces. Our last concert featured a piano soloist performing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the band. We have members from more than just Chester County, and have many current and former music educators. I had not played my instrument for many years, and started playing again at the urging of my sons. It has been great to create live music again, and to play for appreciative, local audiences.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 12, 2012
I found this group 6 years ago on the Internet. I felt like I fit in from the get go. I felt welcomed by everyone from members of the band to the board members at the time and the director. The musicians in my section(euphonium) are excellent and a great group of multitalented people who are able to help out with many aspects of the band. I love the music selections that the director makes. They are challenging enough to keep me interested in playing and will please most audience members at the same time. Finding the concert venues in Chester county was a little tricky for someone who is from out of state(Delaware) but I'm getting the hang of it. It is worth my time to cross state lines to make the effort to be part of this group.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 18, 2010
As a member of the Chester County Concert Band, I attend weekly rehearsals in preparation for spring and fall concerts, as well as an extensive summer concert series. This is a great bonding experience for the group internally (all volunteer members gathering for one major passion), as well as the group bonding with an audience. It is touching to see the community come out to listen to a live performing arts group - I feel that is something our generation is losing out on and therefore the live arts are falling to the wayside. I know our audiences love hearing the group play, and it is especially touching when we play for those less fortunate than us. For instance, we have played Christmas and summer concerts at the Melmark home in Bryn Mawr, and knowing the struggles these challenged people have been through makes you feel even better because you've brightened someone else's day. I hope we continue to return there.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being able to perform concerts for audience of all backgrounds.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the friendships that have developed, brightening someone's day who may be less fortunate than me.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
welcoming and friendly, willing to create new friendships and help each other learn.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
February 27, 2010
Hi, I am from Toronto, Canada and during a visit to West Chester I was fortunate to have the pleasure of sitting in on a rehersal of the CCCB. It was wonderful and it was only a rehearsal. Later that same week I attended a concert in all their glory. Loved every minute of this wonderful band. It is too bad I live over 500 miles away but I find myself booking my vacation during their concerts so I don't miss it when I visit West Chester.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing how they are appreciated at senior homes and with disabled groups of all ages. The smiles on their faces said it all. It was an awesome experience for me.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing how they come together as a group to perform for the public and how they enjoy what they do.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
February 26, 2010
What a great opportunity this band offers local musicians! It is a dedicated group with heart. In addition to playing paying concerts around Eastern PA, the group also plays benefit concerts.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
observing audience responses in the many performed concerts. It is a joy to participate in the shared musical experience.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the enjoyment of playing and performing
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
supportive and kind
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
play more benefit concerts for deserving audiences
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
February 26, 2010
I play flute and piccolo with the CCCB and I love being a part of a wonderful group of talented musicians. Every week we rehearse with a diverse group of people; from high school students, to stay at home moms, to music teachers, to professionals, to some people in their 80s who have been playing since 1940! The music is fun to play, and keeps the players "sharp." The band is an integral part of the community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
many ways, with rehearsals, performances in the area, summer tours, and as a former vice president.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
everyone goes to rehearsal and has a great time.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
fun to be with.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
have its own rehearsal space, take trips to play outside the general area, tour Europe. It could also provide instruments for more people to play.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
February 26, 2010
This band is excellent, fun, and enthusiastic! I have been a proud member since 1986 and find the people and the music wonderful.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
its growth both musically and in numbers over the last 25 years.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the wonderful members and the great music.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
always warm, compassionate, and talented.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
build a much needed performing arts center to serve the arts community and audiences in and around Chester County.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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