Tag: College Band
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2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Arrives at Disneyland Resort to Prepare for Summer Performances
The 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. As happens yearly, the band has arrived early to rehearse and prepare for a summer of performances, clinics, and other experiences. The news came from the official Facebook fan page for the band and gives a glimpse at the students who will…
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First Female Drum Major at USC Joining 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
New beginnings are coming to the USC Trojan Marching Band as the first female drum major for the band has been named. India Anderson, a tuba player who will be a junior in 2019-2020, is thrilled for the opportunity. In an interview with KABC-TV Los Angeles, Anderson said that it’s “something I really wanted, I…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Audition Information Released for Those Ready to Make Musical Magic in 2019
The 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band audition schedule has been updated and finalized. In a post on their official Facebook page, the band shared where and how potential band members can audition. Along with the audition schedule, the band also shared qualifications to be in the band and also for the auditions. Here is…
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Audition Dates Announced for the 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The audition dates and locations for the 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band have been announced. Currently just the dates and locations have been announced, not the times or other audition details. Expect more details to be released in the coming weeks. Here are the current audition dates/locations: January 11, 2019 – Reno, Nevada January…
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The 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Says Goodbye
On Friday, August 10, the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band said goodbye as the summer wraps up. Under the direction of Nathan Hatton, the band has performed at Disneyland over the course of the last 11 weeks. The day of performances was a wonderful culmination of those 11 weeks. The 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American…
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2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Performs with Jazz Great Sal Lozano As Summer of Magical Music Comes to a Close
The summer of 2018 is about to draw to a close. With it, the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is wrapping up its season. This has been a summer full of magical musical performances on weekday evenings. There have been several great clinicians that have performed with them at the Royal TheaThetre this summer.…
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Keep Rockin’ – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 845
After a successful ROCK4CHOC over the weekend, the geeks return to the studio to share about their favorite moments during this special fundraiser. Mickey Mouse is celebrating his 90th birthday and the geeks talk about a special program celebrating this special year. This week is the last week for the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College…
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2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band’s Final Day is Friday August 10
Every summer the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band brings its lively music to guests visiting the happiest place on Earth! This summer has been no different. Since June, the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band has been entertaining guests on weekday evenings. The band, under the direction of student director Nathan Hatton, has performed five sets…
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John Clayton Gets Jazzy With The 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The summer series of guest clinicians continues with the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. As their season comes to a close, John Clayton was the most recent jazz great to work with the band. On Thursday, August 2nd, he led the band during a set that had a nice variety of jazz. John Clayton…
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A Night of Humor and Amazing Jazz is Shared by Jiggs Whigham and the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
This week the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band was joined by jazz legend Jiggs Whigham for an incredible concert at the Royal Theatre at Disneyland. Whigham has been returning for over thirty consecutive years as a clinician for the Disneyland Resort College Band. Throughout the concert, Whigham brought a wonderful sense of humor to…
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Gordon Goodwin Joins 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band for Incredible Night of Jazz
Every summer at the Disneyland Resort the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band returns to bring spirited music to the happiest place on Earth! They perform both marching sets and sit-down jazz sets through the course of any given performance day. On some special days, they are joined by clinicians. These are professional musicians who share their…
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2018 Disneyland All-American College Band Kicks off Summer at the Disneyland Resort
The 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band has begun its season at the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday June 14, this year’s band started its summer’s performances in Town Square for the Patriotic Flag Retreat. The band was led by student director Nathan Hatton, who was a member of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band.…
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Pre-Auditions Begin for 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The process for picking the 2018 Disneyland resort All-American College Band has begun. In a post on their official Facebook Page today, the band announced the process for auditioning has begun. The band performs each summer throughout the Disneyland Resort. Here are videos of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band: Here is what was…
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Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Says Goodbye!
Friday marked the end of the season for the Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band. The band, which played for 11 weeks this summer, ended the season with a sit-down jazz set. This set took place in the Royal Theatre in Fantasy Faire. The day began with a bit of a hiccup at the Sleeping…
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Javon Jackson Performs With the Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band
Jazz saxophonist Javon Jackson performed at Disneyland last night. As part of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band clinician series, Jackson performed during their sit-down jazz set. Jackson originally rose to prominence by playing with Art Blakey’s band. Throughout his career he has recorded numerous albums. In 2010 he composed a score for the Alfred…
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Gordon Goodwin and Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Take To The Royal Theater
This week in Fantasyland’s Royal Theater, the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College band was joined by guest clinician and Grammy Award winner Gordon Goodwin for a very special concert. Goodwin began his partnership with Disney when he was employed as a musician at the Disneyland Resort. Later on, Disney approached Goodwin to write a musical…
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Collector Cards & More Rivers of America Construction – Disneyland Update & Sundays With DAPs
This week was a nice light week for the Disneyland Resort as it gears up for both the D23 Expo and return of classic attractions. Collector Cards Speaking of classic attractions, in Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Critter Country there are collector cards scattered. These are free to guests and among shops and restaurants. You…
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Steve Houghton and Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Jazz Up the Night!
The Disneyland Resort got jazzed up last night as Steve Houghton joined the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band for a very special set. Shortly after 7, the band began its concert at the Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre. Throughout the summer the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is joined by multiple guest clinicians. Steve Houghton, a…
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Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Arrives for a Summer of Musical Fun!
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band returned to the Disneyland Resort yesterday. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy the band will be performing for nine weeks this summer in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The season this year began with the patriotic flag retreat in Town Square on Main Street, USA. The next…
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Disney Posts Audition Info for 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is a perennial fan favorite every summer. This band made up of college and university students from around the country represent the best of the best as they perform both jazz and marching band sets throughout the Resort. The band inspires students yearly to want to improve their craft and…
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The Force Was Strong as the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band Said Goodbye
Another summer has come and gone for the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. For 46 summers, this band has entertained Disneyland guests with their energetic daily performances. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band has performed this summer Tuesdays-Saturdays in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. They have also performed with many guest…
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Gordon Goodwin Performs with Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
Gordon Goodwin usually can be found performing with his Big Phat Band, but on Wednesday August 3 this great jazz saxaphonist could be found performing at Disney California Adventure with the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. Goodwin, who once played with the Disneyland Band and other Disneyland ensembles, started the performance off with a…
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Rex Richardson Jazzes Up The Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
On July 14, 2016 the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band was joined by guest clinician Rex Richardson. This fantastic trumpet player is a member of the chamber ensemble Rhythm & Brass, jazz legend Joe Henderson’s Quintet and Sextet, William Russo’s Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Viewed as one of the…
