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Fallin’ For Jazz Wrap Up

Jazz Band says, “Step aside, Pharrell, okayyyy”💁🏽💁🏾‍♀️💁🏼‍♂️

Of course we jest, but for real, how fun was our show at The Mayflower Club (@themayflowerclub) last Thursday!? The room was vibrant and the audience raved about the energy, the songs, and the solos!

Thanks so much if you came out and better yet, if you donated to the band while you were there! We❤️ya!

If you can’t get enough jazz, the band will perform at our holiday concert, Winter Wonderband!

Now we’re not promising anything, but you will hear a Christmas fave (hint:🥜 )

Click here for tix. See ya then!

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The Ol’ Song and Dance Wrap Up

Almost a month ago we were able to return to the legendary The Huntington Library for our latest Concert Band performance “The Ol’ Song and Dance”. Such a special evening of music showcasing songs that make you wanna dance and dances that make you wanna sing. Thanks so much to Candace Hansen (@candohando), our amazing emcee, for bringing history and fun to the night as well!

Thank you to to our photographyer Stevo Rood (@aroodphoto) for these awesome shots!

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And congrats to our Brass Quintet who had their debut performance that night as well. Stay tuned for more Chamber Ensemble performances in the coming year!

Next performance is Winter Wonderband on 12/8 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

Tickets available here – see ya then!

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Member Spotlight: Demi Tupua

We freakin ❤️ our New Members so much and Demi is one of the coolest!

Read all about him below! 📖📣

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“I’m Demi (he/him), a San Francisco native and an Angeleno since 2001. I joined GFBLA in May 2024 and am so excited to be part of this fun and talented group of musicians! I first picked up the clarinet in 5th grade, tenor sax in high school, and I continued to play in my university orchestra and jazz band.

After college, sadly my horns collected dust in the closet for 30 years, until a few months ago when I attended a GFBLA concert band rehearsal for the first time. I was instantly struck by how warm and welcoming everyone was.

Since then, I’ve joined GFBLA’s jazz and marching bands. It’s been such a blast performing at various concerts and marching in the local pride parades. I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful crew, celebrating the diversity and talent of L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community!”

Do you (yes, you!) want to be a part of this awesome band!? Reach out to us on our contact page and we’ll welcome ya with open arms!