The Greater Shore Concert Band at Carnegie Hall, May 20, 2017 Photos by Paul Wasserman


shock at hearing about where we were to perform and even greater shock at the amount of money we would need to fundraise. Once the date was selected and the contract signed, we needed to get seri- ous about raising funds. As a non-profit organization, there is no fee to be a member of this group, so we rely on concert venue fees and generous donations from sponsors and patrons to support us. For this, we needed to get creative. We started a Facebook page that attracted dozens of followers each week, which increased our dona- tions through Amazon Smile. We held fundraisers at Houlihans & Boscovs, sold ads in the Playbill, and offered premium seats to do- nors of $300 or more. We were most fortunate to have an anonymous donor who matched our funds up to $21,000. In record time, we had reached our goal and even surpassed it. The next order of business was to ad- here to the strict deadlines set by Carnegie Hall to have everything pre-approved and in writing way ahead of time. A dedicated executive board and staff of volunteer officers took care of every last detail up to and includ- ing the day of performance, and helped make a dream into a reality for so many.


Assistant Director, Tom Mosher, Solos on


“Benny Goodman: The King of Swing”


OCTOBER 2017


When the big day we had been planning for over a year finally arrived, we ex- citedly boarded the bus and were on our way to NYC.


Not five miles down the road, the bus glided to a stop and the driver announced that we were broken down and had to wait for another bus. In a state of disbelief, we all stood on the side of the road won- dering if we would arrive in time for our rehearsal. Lo and behold, another bus arrived within an hour, and we were once again on our way. Disaster averted. As we pulled up to the stage door of Carnegie Hall, our excitement grew. In record time, we were on the great stage about to begin our rehearsal/sound check. The feeling I had as I stood there, gazing up at the tiered rows of red velvet seats is almost indescribable: awe, disbelief and utter excitement knowing the audi- ence of over 1,100 people would soon usher in to hear us play. Min- utes later, when we finished our opening number, we listened to that final note resonate throughout that magnificent hall, and that’s when it hit me: we had made it to Carnegie Hall! It’s the moment I will never forget! As Tom Mosher eloquently said as he rested his baton after his run through of West Side Story, “We sound pretty good. We should play here more often!” Our performance was remarkable and with the help of world- class acoustics, exceeded our expectations. Standing ovations and having to wait for the clapping to die down before beginning our next selection was a testament to the hours and hours of preparation the entire group had accomplished to achieve the goal of celebrating our golden anniversary at Carnegie Hall. The Greater Shore Concert Band has thrived for half a century and will hopefully continue to bring enjoyment to musicians as well as fans for another fifty. Inter- ested musicians are welcome to email Leeann Arnts at laherryar@ gmail.com about joining this exceptional group. Each year, this self- supporting, non-profit organization awards scholarships to college- bound high school seniors who have shared their talents. Concert venue fees and generous donations from sponsors and patrons con- tinue to support the band, and a dedicated executive board and staff of volunteer officers provide guidance for the band’s continuance and success.


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