Taste of the Santa Cruz Valley, Green Valley, AZ, March 16 2008 2:00 p.m. at Green Valley Country Club, Entertainment Partners include Stage Band of Green Valley, Sierra Brass Sextet, Bavarian Brass Band

Let’s give a standing ovation to the professional, performing artists in the Stage Band of Green Valley, Sierra Brass Sextet and Bavarian Brass Band for volunteering their services for this worthwhile cause. Thanks to them your day at Taste of the Santa Cruz Valley was more entertaining and enjoyable.

Stage Band of Green Valley

Performing Artists: include Lou Anderson, Anthony Enos, Lance Hoops, Keith Thorson and Dave Marvin on Saxophone, Phil Austin on St. Bass, Ken Barrett on Piano, Don Berg on Guitar, Jack Brockman, Jim Hayes, Jim Nickerson and Bob Szabo on Trombone, Carmen Catania, Les Frame, Roger Hoagland and Ray Soper on Trumpet, Bill Dwire as Manager, Roy Intorre on Drums and Joey Lessa as Vocalist.

Music, Style and Information: The Stage Band of Green Valley is made up of the finest jazz instrumentalists in the Santa Cruz River area. Its members come from the Tucson, Green Valley areas and points south. The group plays a variety of familiar jazz and dance selections from the swing period of the 40's through the 60's. This 18 piece band features two of the most popular vocalists in the Green Valley area, Joey Lessa and Regina Ford. Their music is a popular call with various groups, churches and GVR activities. They perform regularly for the White Elephant fall event at both malls and do a concert in the spring at the West Center as part of the Center's concert series. The Stage Band is conducted by Frank Guldseth. Those interested in contracting with the Stage Band of Green Valley should contact Bill Dwire at 648-0492.

Sierra Brass Sextet

Performing Artists: include Bill Ely on French Horn, Jim Nickerson on Baritone and Trombone, Paul May on Tuba, Bob Szabo on Trombone, Mike Finkelstein on Trumpet and Ray Soper on Trumpet.

Music, Style and Information: The Sierra Brass Sextet plays a variety of music including Dixieland, show tunes, classical, jazz, marches, religious music, wedding music, old favorites and has played private concerts, weddings, banquets, social events, pre-concerts for Green Valley Concert Band and many other venues. They have been in existence for about seven years and were originally started by Bill Ely, who brought a book of music from the Jubilee Brass, a similar group in Missouri. The first members and most of today's members are also members of the Green Valley Concert Band.

Bavarian Brass Band

Performing Artists: include Liz Moore on Flute, Don Boehme, Dave Marvin, Patty Bury and Bonnie Sturtz on Clarinet, John Sturtz on Alto Sax, Doris Penlan on Accordion, Carmen Catania, Ray Soper and Phil Austin on Trumpet, Ray Moore on Horn, Bob Greene, Jack Brockman, Bob Greene and David DeMille on Trombone, George Haight, Jim McMahon and Sally McCray on Euphonium, Ed Lippert on Tuba, Wally Boyce on Drums, Earl Harrison as Director and Dick Bandow as Manager.

Music, Style and Information: The Bavarian Brass Band will take you on a trip to Old Vienna where you will hear the sounds of the waltz as if you were sitting at a sidewalk café, enjoying your coffee, and watching the world go by. Or, float down the Rhine River and listen to the band play the tunes which describe the Lorelei and the beautiful vineyards as you listen to “O Mosella.” Then visit deep within the Bohemian Forest and hear “Im Schonen Bohmerwald.” You will surely hear some songs which will make you want to dance. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing along with some of the more familiar numbers such as the “Beer Barrel Polka.” In Czechoslovakia, it’s “Skoda Lasky” (Wasted Love); in Italy, it’s “Rosamunda,” but no matter where you happen to be, it’s the world’s most popular polka. Give your spirits free rein, let yourself go and enjoy the Happy Music. The Bavarian Brass Band received the Greater Green Valley Arts Council Award recognizing them for providing patriotic and entertaining music for numerous civic functions throughout the greater Green Valley area.

Susan Pace, Event Coordinator

Taste of the Santa Cruz Valley

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