Roseville Big Band
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All-volunteer 19-piece ensemble specializing in the big band standards of the mid 20th century.
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History
The Roseville Big Band was founded in 1964 by Dr Mark Lammers. It has been sponsored by the Roseville Parks and Recreation Department from that time to the present.
The Roseville Big Band is a 19-piece ensemble composed entirely of volunteers. The Roseville Big Band typically plays for dances at events such as charity fundraisers, class reunions, wedding receptions and USO-style hangar dances.
Although its repertoire consists primarily of swing tunes, the band performs ballads and Latin-influenced numbers as well. Best known for arrangements of 20th-century favorites, the band also performs an original song, “Dance to the Big Band Swing”, composed by band director Glen Newton. This original song has become a signature piece for the Roseville Big Band.
The Roseville Big Band’s presence is frequently augmented by the Rosetones, a quartet who add four-part vocal harmonies to the band’s instrumentation.
Members
Glen Newton — director; vocals, vibes, trumpet
Kay Foster — saxophone
Bill Frank — saxophone
Glen Peterson — saxophone
Dan Desmonds — saxophone
Bill Pearson — saxophone
Mark Lee — trumpet
Kari Coad — trumpet
Harvey Skow — trumpet
Bob Nielsen — trumpet
Mike Bratlie — trombone
George Henly — trombone
Rich Eyman — trombone
Keith Miner — trombone
Ann Booth — piano
Mike Wobig — bass
Jim Foss — guitar
Kenne Thomas — drums
Karen Dunn — vocals
Albums
"Concert in the Park" (1998, recorded at Studio M)
Audio
Listen to "Dance to the Big Band Swing" in RealAudio
Listen to "Dance to the Big Band Swing" in Windows Media Player
Note: these recordings do not feature rhythm section.
Related Web sites
http://www.rosevillebigband.org
Commemorative Air Force Hangar Dance event
Hangar Dance documentary video featuring Roseville Big Band
Related Bands
The Andrews Sisters
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Jules Herman Orchestra
The Modd Squad
Categories: Group | Jazz | Big Band
