Location: Cupertino Middle School, 1650 S. Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Date: Saturday, June 29th, 2024

Arrive early to setup & warmup

Downbeat: 10:00 AM, practice ends at 12 noon. 
Jeff & the Okunos request help to move the chairs & stands. If you can, please arrive as early as 9:00 and/or stay late to help move the chairs and stands.

We'll be indoors. It is warm (no A/C), but water fountain & bathrooms are available.

Chairs and Stands provided.


The main lot off Helena will probably be unavailable. There is street parking and side parking on Bernardo by the dumpsters.

FAQs

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Performance Notes

Rehearsal

This page updated July 01, 2024

Please avoid showing up unannounced. We want you to participate, but Contact Us so we can provide enough chairs, water, music, etc.

​​​​​​​Should I print out all the music?

We have limited #s of loaner music packets; please print or e-device your music if you can

Where do I park?

There's no parking lot; just street parking. See map, above

Will there be chairs/stands?

Both chairs & stands provided at the rehearsal. On the 4th, bring your own stand! (water & chairs will be provided).

Do I have to bring my own instrument?

We do not have loaner instruments

Will there be shade?

Rehearsal is indoors. There will be a canopy on the 4th, but folks on the edges might get sun

Will the band march?

The band remains seated throughout the event.

How many people typically attend?

Band is 75-100 strong, audience is typically 1,000 or more

I play middle-school level. Can I come?

Yes! Play the easy tunes and do your best with the others or sit back and relax during pieces that you're uncomfortable playing.​

Will there be things for my kids to do?

Sorry, we do not have attendants for the kids.

Which part should I play?

We do not assign parts. Play what you wish & work with your section mates to balance out the band.

Solos?

Soloists are pre-designated by Tadashi, Christopher, & Jeff

What time does it start?

Band downbeat is 9:15ish. The formal program begins at 10:00

I need to leave early, may I still play?

Yes! Position yourself for a graceful, unobtrusive exit (you may sit separately from your section, if necessary)

Bring your own music stand! (chairs will be provided)

Location: Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave, Saratoga 

Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024

Call Time: 9:00 AM, but arrive earlier, if possible - Parking is tight, there's always confusion, and the band is big this year - less elbow room under the canopy, and rows are close together. If you need to leave early, consider sitting on the edge, even if it's away from you section mates.

Down Beat: 9:15 AM

Shade, chairs, water are provided, bring a music stand or contact Tadashi & Christopher for a loaner (mgr@villageband.com)

Click here for the sheet music and play order

Parking is limited, so if you're blessed with good health and a small instrument, please consider parking at or near Blue Hills Elementary School or Goleta Ave. and walking over highway 85 on the footbridge connecting Azule and Kevin Moran Parks. Thank you !

Performance Dress:

  - Comfy, clean, casual, patriotic. Consider the musician behind you - No large headgear

  - Shorts are fine

  - Prepare for sun exposure (sun glasses, hat, SPF lotion). You might be seated at the canopy's perimeter.

Performance Checklist:

  - Music Stand (a few loaners available - contact us)

  - Instrument (loaner percussion available)

  - Music (limited # of loaner packets will be at both the rehearsal and the performance)

  - Sun protection:  bring sunglasses, hat, lotion

  - Leave loose valuables at home, not in car (e.g. purse - there's NO designated safe storage area at the park)

Questions or Issues:

Send email via contact page or mgr@villageband.com

Tadashi: (408) 867 two-one-two-one (cell) or (408) 867 four-five-seven-seven (home)