Community Outreach
Shamrock & ThistleOn a beautiful spring-like afternoon in March, Muhlenberg College's Empie Theatre was booked to a standing room only crowd. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, the Allentown Band presented "Shamrock & Thistle" and featured the Washington Memorial Pipe Band of Valley Forge, PA as well as an extremely talented up-and-coming 9 year-old trumpeter who was an absolute crowed-pleaser. Band member Steven Reisteter composed a beautiful selection and the performance was flawless. Clearnce Weber, euphonium, regaled the audience with his mellow sound in "Gentle Annie." The band's musicianship was unequivocal as exemplified in the final concert selection "Riverdance." And, the grand finale ("Stars and Stripes Forever")... Conductor Ron Demkee graciously shared the podium with the 9-year old wonder...
 
Special Concert - The Duke of York's BandAFM member David Diggs, Professor of Music at Lehigh University, presented a recreation of the Duke of York's Band at Zoellner Arts Center (Lehigh University) on Sunday 21 February 2010 at 3:00 p.m. David's ensemble, the East Winds Quintet, along with several university students and special guest "erpent" artist Craig Kreidel performed a mixture of selections of mid- to late-18th century England. The Duke of York's Band, in effect, was the foreunner of the military and civil concert bands we know today. Mr. Diggs holds the title of historian of the Regimental Band of Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards (England) and has been internationally recognized for his research of the music of the English Foot Guards bands of the late eighteenth century as well as band music of the American Civil War era.
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Booking Service
The Lehigh Valley Musicians' Association is committed to furthering live music in our area. We are actively seeking partnerships with corporate citizens, local and state governments, non-profit organizations, schools, churches and other unions/associations to ensure that live music remains a vital part of our community.
If your organization wishes to partner with Local 45 please contact us at local45@afm.org. Need musicians for your special event? A wedding, reception, concert in the park...we have what you're looking for! Click here to download the inquiry form. Complete the form and either e-mail to: ammarsteller@gmail.com or mail to: Lehigh Valley Musicians' Association, 519 E. Paoli St., Allentown, PA 18103.
Instruments for Sale
HAYNES FLUTE
Handmade classic solid silver Haynes flute for sale. This Haynes is for the advanced player and made under the original Haynes management. Like new! Price is $7,500. For trial or additional information please contact Jeannie at suitecello@verizon.net.
ATTENTION CELLO TEACHERS!
Looking for a good 3/4 cello for a promising student?
For Sale: ¾ size Strunal cello with padded case and bow, beautiful condition, $800.Strunal cellos are made in Czechoslovakia and known for their fine sound. This model has a spruce top and laminated back and sides. It has a particularly good sound for a small instrument and speaks easily.
Please contact Mardi Metzger at 610 866-1257 or mm04@lehigh.edu
TUBA - $800
Conn BBb; Serial number: 750626; includes excellent PROTECH case
Great for student/beginner
Silver (Bell 16" Length 36")
Valves – good; overall condition – good considering instrument age
Call Harry @ 610-434-3307
FLUTE - $600
Armstrong Silver Open Hole; only used for about six months
Call Tina @ 610-863-4656 |
