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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUSAF Band of the Golden West/Rhythm n' Brass Band - 10/15/08CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Approval of USAF Band of the Golden West/Rhythm n' Brass Band SUBMITTED BY: Pat Scully, CFEE, Senior Management Analyst TY COUNCI�CTTON: September 25, 2008 �►3'PROVED DENIED DATE: Se P �2ECEIVED OTHER CONTENTS: 1) Performance Req'M TINE DATE 2) Band Bio AYES : inerr4y1 k a 11 , C�en.Srn NOES: �� j,nc. y ABSENT : TAIN! .. .'_ . VERIFIED BY: kl/ra Recommendation: original on File with)City Clerk's Office. By Minute Motion, approve a performance by the USAF Band of the Golden West/Rhythm n' Brass Band scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amphitheater. Background: The City of Palm Desert was recently contacted by a representative of the USAF Band of the Golden West stationed out of Travis Air Force Base, California. Their Rhythm n' Brass Band, an 11 member instrumental and vocal group, will be in the Coachella Valley in mid - October and has offered to play at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, from 6:30 — 8 p.m. This group plays tunes from light classic marches, patriotic, jazz, Dixie, Broadway favorites, popular rock and Latino music. They are self- contained and the cost to the City of Paim Desert will be limited to hosting a dinner, providing water on stage and providing event insurance. The amphitheater stage is available for this day and the performance will be advertised in the October edition of the BrightSide. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council approve a performance by the USAF Band of the Golden West/Rhythm n' Brass Band. Any attendant costs associated with the production of this concert will be funded through fiscal year 08/09, Account No. 110-4416- 414061, and no appropriation is needed or requested. I�ATRICIA SCULLY SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANAL ,HEILA R. GILNFAN ASSISTANT CITY MANAG PAtIL GIBSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/CITY TREASURER CARLOS L. C? TEGA CITY MANAGER USAF Band of the Golden West z Travis Air Force Base California Rhythm n' Brass Rhythm n' Brass is a dynamic new ensemble from the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. This energetic group of highly -trained professional musicians is formed around the nucleus of a traditional brass quintet, expanded to a 10-piece amplified group that rocks the full gamut of music! From light classics, marches, and patriotic music, to jazz, dixie, Broadway favorites, popular rock and Latino music, Rhythm n' Brass offers an entertaining show you won't forget. A typical evening with Rhythm n' Brass might include hits from Aretha Franklin, Chris- tina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, or today's greatest Latino groups, delivered by the group's two enchantingly talented vocalists. They'll also swing some hot jazz standards, complete with rousing improvised solos from every member of the group. This is an ensemble capable of deliv- ering a truly unique combination of entertainment. This group is sprung from the Travis Brass Quintet, featured on the recordings Bayside Bravura and Wood n' Brass. In addition to enjoyable community concerts, the group offers informative lecture and performance clinics and general assembly programs. They visit colleges and schools throughout the region, inspiring future generations of musicians and connecting with youth. Led by Master Sergeant Cecil Benjamin, Rhythm n' Brass is a quintet of trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba, spiced with a sax, guitar, drums, and singers. The musicians of this group are ready to charge you up with a fun -filled event that will satisfy every musical taste! �51 \\"jHr Cr e • Tr.i' [E R • L \ 4��� • 1 'T) -L4 T\\D • \\\\\t-.haridO Rhythm n' Brass Group Description Rhythm n' Brass is a dynamic new ensemble coming from the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. This energetic group of highly -trained professional musicians is formed around the nucleus of a traditional brass quintet, expanded to a 10-piece amplified group that rocks the full gamut of music! From light classics, marches, and patriotic music, to jazz, dixie, Broadway favorites, popular rock and Latino music, Rhythm n' Brass offers an entertaining show you won't forget. A typical evening with Rhythm n' Brass might include hits from Aretha Franklin, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, or today's greatest Latino groups, delivered by the group's two enchantingly talented vocalists. They'll also swing some hot jazz standards, complete with rousing improvised solos from every member of the group. This is an ensemble capable of delivering a truly unique combination of entertainment. This group is sprung from the Travis Brass Quintet, featured on the recordings Bayside Bravura and Wood n' Brass. In addition to enjoyable community concerts, the group offers informative lecture and performance clinics and general assembly programs. They visit colleges and schools throughout the region, inspiring future generations of musicians and connecting with youth. Led by Master Sergeant Cecil Benjamin, Rhythm n' Brass is a quintet of trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba, spiced with a sax, guitar, drums, and singers. The musicians of this group are ready to charge you up with a fun -filled event that will satisfy every musical taste!