Tag: Dr. Ron McCurdy
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2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Releases Video to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Program
This summer was to have been the celebration of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band’s 50th anniversary. Due to COVID-19, this, unfortunately, didn’t happen. However, members of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band got together virtually to bring some music magic to the summer. The video begins with an introduction by Dr. Ron McCurdy,…
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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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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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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…
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Drummers Descend on Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
This week some very talented drummers descended on the 2016 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. The band was joined by two guest clinicians throughout the week, Steve Houghton on Thursday and Gregg Field on Saturday. On each of these days, director Dr. Ron McCurdy stepped back and enjoyed the show as these talented musicians led…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Joined by Alumni to Celebrate 45th Anniversary
On Saturday August 1, 2015 guests visiting Disneyland were delighted to experience the 45th anniversary of the All-American College Band Program. The anniversary was celebrated with a special pre-parade performance before Mickey’s Soundsational Parade and began in Town Square, USA in front of the Train Station. The 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band was joined…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns for 45th Season
Today marks the first day of performances for the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band will be appearing in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The band is comprised of 21 young musicians from colleges and universities from around…
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The 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band Says Goodbye
On Friday August 15, the 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band concluded it’s summer of performances at the Disneyland Resort. The day began with their jazz set in Disney California Adventure before moving over to Disneyland for the rest of the day. As has happened on several other years, fans began lining up well before the…
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2014 Disneyland All-American College Band
The Disneyland All-American College Band was formed in 1971. Since then, thousands of student musicians have been given the opportunity to experience what the music industry is like as they perform daily five days a week at the Disneyland Resort throughout the summer. This adventure also includes daily rehearsals and clinics each morning followed by performances…
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2014 Disneyland All-American College Band – First Day
June 17 marked the first day for the 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band’s summer season. Directed by Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band brings 21 collegiate musicians together to perform around the Disneyland Resort throughout the summer. This program began in 1971 and since then has given thousands of students the opportunity to experience what it…
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2013 Disneyland All-American College Band
On June 20, the 2013 Disneyland All-American College Band made its debut at the Disneyland Resort. This began 11 weeks of performances (Tuesday-Saturday) throughout Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. This year, there were a few changes for those who have followed the Disneyland All-American College Band through the years. There were some different set times…
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2013 Disneyland All-American College Band: New Band, New Locations, New Music!
Yesterday, the 2013 Disneyland All-American College Band made its debut at the Disneyland Resort. This began 11 weeks of performances (Tuesday-Saturday) throughout Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. This year, there were a few changes for those who have followed the Disneyland All-American College Band through the years. There were some different set times and locations…
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Brian Culbertson and the 2012 Disneyland All-American College Band Blow Away Hollywood Backlots
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Yesterday, the 2012 Disneyland All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, was led by guest clinician and Award winning R&B musician and Smooth Jazz multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson. Culbertson, has a long relationship with music starting piano at age of 8. He continued to excel in…
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2012 Disneyland All-American College Band
The 2012 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy. On this page you can see videos from throughout the summer with the band, it’s guest clinicians, and special events. We hope you enjoy this page!
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2010 Disneyland All-American College Band
The 2010 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy. On this page you can see videos from throughout the summer with the band, it’s guest clinicians, and special events. We hope you enjoy this page! We will continue to add to it as we find more photos and videos from…
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2009 Disneyland All-American College Band
The 2009 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy. On this page you can see videos from throughout the summer with the band, it’s guest clinicians, and special events. We hope you enjoy this page! We will continue to add to it as we find more photos and videos from…
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2008 Disneyland All-American College Band
The 2008 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy. On this page you can see videos from throughout the summer with the band, it’s guest clinicians, and special events. We hope you enjoy this page! We will continue to add to it as we find more photos and videos from…
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2007 Disneyland All-American College Band
The 2007 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy. On this page you can see videos from throughout the summer with the band, it’s guest clinicians, and special events. We hope you enjoy this page! We will continue to add to it as we find more photos and videos from…