ALPHORNS performed for receptive fans during Crazy Daze!
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On July 23, the Swiss Alphorns from Minneapolis entertained Northfield attendees of Crazy Daze 2009. Thanks to Vicki Wheeler and her colleagues for a great show!!
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DONOR LEVELS
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$25 donation receives a souvenir collector VBMF 2010 lapel pin
$75 donation receives a souvenir collector VBMF 2010 lapel pin and admission
to all concert and dance events
$150 SILVER CORNET donation makes the donor a sponsor of the
festival. The donor receive passes and tickets to all reserved/limited space
events and receptions, a free t-shirt, a souvenir collector VBMF 2010 lapel pin, and a
souvenir poster.
$250 GOLDEN EUPHONIUM donation makes the donor a founder of
the festival. The donor receives all passes and souvenir gifts, and will be invited join the international
musicians and scholars for a special evening reception.
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MINNESOTA BANDS at VBMF 2010
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Happy Holidays!!
Welcome to the fourth issue of the VBMF 2010 e-Newsletter! There are less than 9 months until showtime and we hope you've reserved the dates on your calendar: August 5-8, 2010 in Northfield and surrounding communities. Between now and the beginning of the festival, we'll continue to highlight our national and international bands and our Minnesota bands that will play next summer. In this issue we highlight two groups, Kentucky Baroque Trumpets and Federal City Brass Band . We also want to thank Vasterosterbotten for their generous effort at entertaining the crowds during Defeat of Jesse James Days during September. |
Kentucky Baroque Trumpets
The Kentucky Baroque Trumpets were founded in 2005 by
Don Johnson and in 2007 the ensemble won the National Trumpet Competition in
the Historic Ensemble Division. They recreate the sound of the Baroque era using reproduction natural and baroque
trumpets and they also play on authentic Ehe natural trumpets.
When you hear them
play you will notice they do not play in today's style. The music will be played in the style of the baroque era. The ensemble
strives to educate the audience about the history of the baroque era, the
construction The audience will also hear them play modern instruments, including all pitch
trumpets and the corno da caccia.
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Tax Deductions still possible for 2009!
Remember, VBMF 2010 needs advance financial support from many sources including private donations. Because VBMF 2010 is a tax exempt organization, any contribution may be used as a tax deduction by any donor on their federal income taxes. To qualify for a deduction on your 2009 income tax filing, you must make your contribution by December 31, 2009. We will send you a receipt acknowledging your contribution. This is all you need to qualify for a deduction on your tax filing. In addition, your donation may qualify you for additional benefits during the festival. See the donor levels in the bar at the left. Please send your contribution via check to: Vintage Band Music Festival 2010 PMB 130 204 W. 7th Street Northfield, MN 55057 If you would rather use your credit card, you can do so through our PayPal account. Simply click on the paypal link and fill in the appropriate information. Another location that accepts contributions on behalf of VBMF 2010 is givemn.org. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. |
Västerösterbotten was a hit in the Defeat of Jesse James Days Grand Parade
Västerösterbotten
performed in Northfield during Defeat of Jesse James Days weekend, September 10-13, 2009, under the
sponsorship of the Vintage Band Festival 2010. The group of seven brass
players, all St. Olaf College students, was formed in 2007 and specializes
in Scandinavian dance music (polka, schottische, waltz, etc.) and
authentic music of the American Civil War.
On Sunday afternoon, September 13, the ensemble rode in the Grand Parade
riding on a Korean War-era transport truck and entertained the crowd with great music. Behind the truck, a volunteer pulled a wagon carrying the latest in vintage-band statuery produced by Steve and Judy Swanson of Northfield. The Swansons created a marvelous piece from old musical instruments that graced the Vintage Band Music Festival 2006. They fashioned a new piece inspired by their first and it debuted in this year's parade.
Thanks to Joy Riggs and Cindy Penny for organizing the volunteers who handed out complimentary VBMF 2010 refrigerator magnets, and Northfield City Council member Kris Vohs for constructing the wagon that carried the brass instrument art piece. Thanks also to Dave Legvold for driving the truck!
 
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The Federal City Brass Band
The Federal City Brass Band, founded in 2002, accurately recreates the sound and appearance of a Union Army regimental brass band of
the 1860s. The instruments and mouthpieces used by The Federal City Brass
Band are originals dating to the mid-19th century, and come from the collections of band members.
Sources of the music the band plays include
original band journals and sheet music of the Civil War era. The uniforms worn
by bandsmen are reproductions based on originals and made from the closest
comparable wool and cotton fabrics, in some cases using vegetable dyes and
original recipes from 19th century mills.
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