OHLONE COMMUNITY BAND

Ohlone College, Fremont, California

"The OCB"

Serving Ohlone College, The City of Fremont,
The Tri-Cities Community & The Greater Bay Area

Since 1977

 

About Us

The Ohlone Community Band was founded in 1977 as part of the Ohlone College Department of Music. Over the years, the Ohlone Community Band grew under the baton of past conductors Phil Zahorsky, Rich Levin and Steve Barnhill. Since the Fall of 2007 the Band has been under the direction of Tony Clements. The Band has a wonderful blend of youth and experience and is an outstanding example of the benefits of a Music Education. The Band plays a wide variety of Symphonic Band Literature to challenge both the Audience and the Ensemble itself. The Ohlone Community Band is open to all Musicians with Conductor approval. 

Mission Statement

It is the Mission of the Ohlone Community Band to provide a friendly and supportive environment in which Band Members (including Musicians who play Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Instruments) of varying skill levels can learn and enhance their musicianship, while offering challenging performances that enrich the Tri-Cities Community and distinguish Ohlone College.

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OCB Director -
Tony Clements 		OCB Assistant Conductor -
Jacob Guilbeau 		Guest Conductor -
Dr. G. Mancho Gonzalez 		Tuba Soloist -
Neil Bliss

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NEWS FLASH !!!!

Mark Your Calendars - Great Concerts Coming Up!

Help the Ohlone Community Band! If you would like to make a donation to the Ohlone Community Band, please make a tax-deductible donation to ‘The Ohlone College Foundation.’ On the MEMO line, print ‘For the Ohlone Community Band.’ Then mail your check to: Jackie Whitehouse; c/o Music Department, Ohlone College,  43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94539-0390. Thank you for your support!

May 12 - Concert Band Music! The Ohlone Community Band (OCB) will perform their May "Pops" Concert on Wednesday Evening, May 12 at 7:30PM in the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on the Ohlone College Fremont Campus. (See Below for Flyer & Details). Included on this evening's Program will be our own Ohlone Tuba Ensemble.

May 16 - More Concert Band Music! The Ohlone Wind Orchestra (OWO) will perform their Spring Concert on Sunday Evening, May 16 at 5:00PM in the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on the Ohlone College Fremont Campus.

May 23 - More Brass Band Music! Our Friends with the Silicon Valley Brass Band (SVBB), a "Traditional British-Style Brass Band", will again perform in Concert on Sunday Afternoon, May 23 at 2:30PM in the Theater at West Valley College in Saratoga. See:    http:www.siliconvalleybrassband.com

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Notices:

1) Rehearsal Schedule

Beginning February 3, 2010 (Wednesday Evenings from 7:30PM to 9:30PM) - Full Band Rehearsal in the Ohlone College Band Room (Music Building Room #2125)

Resuming April 7, 2010 (Wednesday Evenings from 7:30PM to 9:30PM) - Full Band Rehearsal in the Ohlone College Band Room (Music Building Room #2125)

2) Next Mandatory Dress Rehearsal

May 5, 2010 (Wednesday Evening from 7:30PM to 9:30PM) - Full Band Rehearsal on Stage in the Smith Center at Ohlone College. This is a Mandatory Dress Rehearsal. You must be there if you plan to perform on the May 12 Concert.

3) Next Performance

May 12, 2010 (Wednesday Evening from 7:30PM - 9:30PM) - May "Pops" Concert - "From the Stage & Screen"

(Poster Design by Jackie Whitehouse - Ohlone College Music Department)

4) Section Openings!

With the expansion of the Band to Full Symphonic Band Instrumentation, and with several of our College Student members "Graduating" to 4-Year Colleges out of the area, we are seeking:

2 Flutes
4 Bb Clarinets
1 Eb Alto Clarinet
1 Bb ContraBass Clarinet
2 Bassoons
1 French Horn
2 Concert Percussionists (Timpani & Mallet Keyboards)

As always we Invite Any and All Interested Musicians to Join Our Band. Bring your Instrument or Stick Bag and Come Sit In on Any Rehearsal. (Membership contingent upon approval of the Director)

Note: Prospective New Members and any Returning Members should contact Tony Clements & Dan Smith for more information. And, please feel free to visit us at any time.

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The OCB - Spring Concert - March 2009
Euphonium Soloist Jacob Guilbeau performing "From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific"
(Photo Courtesy of Patricia D. Shannon)

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How to Find Us:

Ohlone College
43600 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539-0390

Fremont Campus Map:  http://www.ohlone.edu/core/maps

Campus Parking = $2.00 per Vehicle (or Semester Parking Permit)
You will need to display either this Daily Permit or your Semester Parking Permit
**Handicap Parking still requires the $2.00 Parking Permit**

For Semester Parking Permits - Visit the Ohlone College Bookstore:

http://www.ohlonebookstore.com

We can park any time in Lots C, D, E, G, H or K with either a Semester Parking Permit or a Daily Parking Permit
After 5:00PM we can also park in Lot B (below Smith Center and on the same level as Hyman Hall)
with either a Semester Parking Permit or Daily Parking Permit
Daily Parking Permits are required for Lot M (near the Swimming Pool)

Note: There is a bit of a "Parking Trap" in the uphill row of Lot B, near the steps up to Lot A.
The second stall from those stairs is being randomly ticketed by Campus Police. This is a $40 Parking Ticket.

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The OCB Horn Section - Concert in the Park - May 2009
(Photo Courtesy of Raul Dingle)

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Coming Soon!
More Photos! Audio Clips! Posters!
Programs from Past Performances! And More....
Bookmark This Page & Check Back Often!

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The OCB - Christmas Extravaganza - December 2008
(Photo Courtesy of Patricia D. Shannon)

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Contact Us for Membership & Performance Information:

Band Director - Tony Clements
or
OCB Advisory Board Chairperson - Dan Smith

Link to "Musicians Entrance" (OCB Members Only)

Updated: 04/23/2010

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