About
US The Gold Coast Band is a municipal
community band proudly supported by the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida. The band was founded in 1976 by the late
James E. Buffan, PhD. Dr. Buffan and his wife, Lee,
came to Boynton Beach from Niagara Falls, N.Y., where he was
director of music for the city`s public schools. He also
served as a music teacher on the faculty of Niagara
University.
Today, comprised of more than 60 volunteer musicians of all
ages, they perform Broadway tunes, marches, classical,
semi-classical and popular music programs under the
direction of Barbara Rubenstein.
The concert season runs from September through May of each
year.
Our vocalist, International Jazz Performer Donna Singer,
PhD, is thrilled to be a part of the band and enjoys the
community band atmosphere. The band, composed of both
professional and non-professional musicians and students,
focuses on making each concert an enjoyable and entertaining
experience for everyone.
The Gold Coast Band is a proud member of The Association of
Concert Bands
Mission
Statement
The purpose for which the Gold Coast Band, Inc. is organized
is to inspire
people through music. This is a community-based ensemble of
volunteer wind and percussion
players that uses performance, education and outreach for
the betterment of the community. A. Performance
1. The Band exposes the community to a wide range of musical
genres by performing music
from movies, theatre, opera, jazz and both classical and
modern symphonies. The Band has a
regular schedule of annual performances.
B. Education
I. The Band provides a venue for any adult who wants to
perform this unique brand of music
The musicians are all volunteers. It welcomes everyone who
wants to play. There is no
audition process. Members are mentored by the musical
director, guest artists and each other.
2. The Band provides a venue for high school students to
perform within the ensemble
Students who want to become a part of the Band must commit
to attending weekley rehearsals
and concerts. Students may be eligible for band-sponsored
musical scholarships. C. Outreach
I. The Band volunteers at schools to expose youth to various
musical instruments and to foster
a love of music
2. The Band performs in venues outside of its regular
concert venue to expose as much of the
community as possible to the unique sound of a wind and
percussion group.. |