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The Ypsilanti Community Band currently has about 70 members.
We welcome musicians of all ages to join the YCB! Membership is open to all musicians who play a concert band instrument well enough to contribute to the band’s programming. There is no formal audition required to join the band. In general, seating within the section is determined by the section leader and members.
Dues
As the YCB is an independent group, we ask each member to pay a $20 fee per semester (Fall and Winter only). All dues collected go into the band’s general fund to purchase new equipment, music or other essential items. Persons registered for WCC's MUS 112 do not pay dues.
Concert Dress
Our concert attire is as follows:
Indoor concerts. (Any time of year, any time of day). The Band’s dress for indoor concerts is “black.”
For men, this ordinarily means a dark suit, white dress shirt, and conservative tie. For women, this ordinarily means a black top (i.e., sweater, blouse) and black bottom (i.e., skirt or dress pants) or a black dress. In both cases, the garments are to be worn with appropriate footwear. Please obtain prior approval from the Conductor or his designee for exceptions.
The Conductor, or the Board, may relax the indoor concert dress requirement on a concert-by-concert basis, for example, permitting certain colored accessories for festive occasions.
Outdoor concerts. (Any time of year, any time of day). The Band’s dress for outdoor concerts is “khaki bottom (skirt, pants) and white shirt.” Appropriate footwear, which could include sneakers, but would not include flip-flops, is to be worn as well.
The Conductor, or the Board, may alter the outdoor concert dress requirement on a concert-by-concert basis. For example, warmer clothing or outer garments may be authorized. Or, especially in very hot weather, or when a concert is scheduled in connection with a picnic or outdoor festival, shorts and other sportswear may be authorized.
Joining the Band
To have someone contact you about joining the YCB please contact us at:
ypsicommband@gmail.com