Hot Springs Concert Band, “Band Blast” – Jessieville H S Sports Arena, Jessieville, AR – February 20, 2011
Photos by Carla Olson
- The VBB does it’s part for Hot Springs Concert Band “Band Blast”
- Joining us in song is J’Ville Choral director, Lydia DeSambourg.
- a closeup of Lydia……
Glenhaven Youth Ranch Benefit Concert
Woodlands Presbyterian Church
Hot Springs Village, AR – May 1, 2011
Photos by Carla Olson
- Program for the event…..
- Director, Bill Morgan, opens the concert….
- VBB at it’s best…..
- l-r David Major, Maureen Morgan, Dan Utter & Pam Turner
- Pam Turner, David & Joan Major’s daughter….
- Sax solo by Joe Shelnutt
- The Woodlands Church Choir, directed by Kenny McKay joins the VBB in a number…
- a full house shows their appreciation….
Independence Day Celebration Concert/Dance
Balboa Pavilion
Hot Springs Village, AR – July 3, 2011
Photos by Carla Olson
- A beautiful day sets the conditions for the annual VBB appearance for Independence Day
- ……and the food is enjoyed pre-concert/dance….
- ,,,,,also awaiting the start……
- Entertainment by the VBB…..
- Our illustrious leader, Bill Morgan, lft. on saxophone….
- Our great vocalist, Maureen Morgan…..
- ……lots of dancers…..
- ,,,,,and VBB “fans”….
- The VBB rhythm section….
- ……view from the other “end”…..
- Our boy singer, David Major gives his rendition of a song…..
Good Samaritan Volunteer Luncheon Concert
Christ of the Hills Methodist Church
Hot Springs Village, AR – September 13, 2011
Photos by Carla Olson
- The VBB is called upon for a special occasion….
- …….and of course, they get fed….”We play for food!”
- …….and the VBB plays a tune….
- David Major & Maureen Morgan our very talented vocalists…..
- ……..substitute pianist, Randy Lusk….
- ……..our trumpeter, Billy Scholl……
- ….our leader, Bill Morgan…..
- ………and a very appreciative audience…..
Garvan Woodlands Gardens Concert
Anthony Chapel
Hot Springs, AR – November 19, 2011
Photos by Carla Olson
- …..a crisp, late fall evening at Anthony Chapel…..
- ……but, it’s warm inside, as the audience anticipates hearing special Jazz arrangements of their favorite Christmas songs.
- …..and the VBB does not disappoint them….
- ….our leader, Bill Morgan, takes a turn on a solo……
- …..our rhythm section, with pianist, Steve Fetcko….
- ….our vocalists, Maureen Morgan & David Major with Bari Sax, Hal Thompson.
- …..an end view of the trumpets & T-bones….
- …..an acknowledgement to a happy audience.
Jazz at Christmas Concert
Christ of the Hills Methodist Church
Hot Springs Village, AR – December 15, 2011
Photos by Carla Olson
- …..okay, gang…..here we are in this semi-circle….does anyone know what we do next??
- ….of course, we play great jazz music…..
- ….with our vocalists, Maureen Morgan & David Major….
- …..here’s Joe Shelnutt on Tenor Sax….
- …..our leader, Bill Morgan, takes a solo…..
- ….guest trumpet, Pat Henry plays “O Holy Night”….
- …..Nikki Saltmarsh, organist, accompanies the Carol singing….
- ….a near capacity audience….
- …..as they sing along…..