Okay Folks,
Just stumbled upon this. I play trumpet in the Swing Band. So much I could say. #1 is that the Swing Band is the best by far in the area for dancing and the price of a ticket.
If you would like a sample of our fare, c'mon by Mulberry Rec Center any Thursday afternoon between 2:30 and 4:30PM. That's when we practice and it's free seating and listening.
Someone asked about $15 for tickets. That is correct. The monies go for the rental of the Savannah Center for that night and to help defray the cost of purchasing new music for other productions put on by the Swing Band. Plus also the purchasing of door prizes, et al. One other thing, someone also mentioned going to the square for "Free" music. That music is not free folks. Those people who perform there are professional musicians. They DO get paid to perform. Their monies come out of the amenities fund. So in reality, it is NOT "Free".
Every member of the Swing Band is a village resident and most play in more than one group. Concert Band, New Horizons Band, Big Band, Dixieland Band
plus some are in the pit band for the variety shows which also are held at the Savannah Center. A few still play professionally with other groups.
The price of these dances have remained the same for 3-4 years now. And at $15 a couple, that's really only $7.50 apiece for 2-3 hours of good
entertainment, good music and a great time to spend with your friends.
If your skeptical, c'mon by the Mulberry Rec Center any Thursday afternoon and take a listen. We like visitors. No charge, just a bit of your time. Who knows, you might want to spend the entire two hours there.
