From the Band Board of Directors,

The current pandemic has changed,  and in some cases eliminated, Arts & Cultural organizations across the US.

Because the Board believes in proactive engagement with our members we have been able to keep our musicianship alive. But the band has been on life-support due to the lack of revenue income, inability to meet in person, venues closed to audiences and performance groups, and the waning of our fundamental skills as musicians. What we have done to keep the interest going is schedule virtual performances, some of which are posted on our website and YouTube under Beaverton Community Band, rehearse in a miniature horse arena in Hillsboro, and hold an outdoor rehearsal this summer in a local park. This has really helped the core of the band to invest themselves emotionally and allow for a much needed break from the challenges of the pandemic.

Going forward we have a set of members that are fully vaccinated as an offer to possible venues allowing us to use their facilities. We have not received firm replies as yet given the dynamics of COVID and local and government health guidance. But we are hopeful we can begin indoor rehearsals soon in prep for a November 14^th concert.

We encourage you to go to the Beaverton Community Band YouTube channel to see our virtual performances plus look for future concert announcements on this website.

Thank you again for your support of Beaverton Community Band and we hope to see you at our next concert.

Mayne Mihacsi,
President, Beaverton Community Band

The Beaverton Community Band, a proponent for diversity and inclusion, seeks an experienced marketing and communications volunteer interested and qualified in supporting a nonprofit organization founded in 1979 and providing Inspiring Music for all Ages.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Must have experience creating public promotional material in print and electronic media

·         Possesses a background in Marketing/Promotion of a product or service.

·         Conversant with digital and social media channels as means for advertising and promotion.

·         Experience with Microsoft or Adobe applications

DESIRED:

·         Experience in Grants and their application process

·         Someone that has experience with Arts/Culture nonprofits, brings a fresh view to the challenge, looks to have fun while addressing our needs in these area’s.

·         Experience in a Arts performance group.

Contact Mayne Mihacsi via web form to inqure/apply.

Come out to Stella Olson Park in Sherwood to enjoy movie tunes, marches, and popular music this Sunday from around 6:15-7:15 pm. You’re invited to sit on the grass, or bring a lawn chair.