Charlotte Black Pride!
Hello CPB!
Welcome to PERFORMANCE #1: Charlotte Black Pride!
Thank you for all that were in attendance at the 7/16 Pep Band rehearsal! I especially want to say thank you to Megan H for leading the group through the music! Due to feedback from members in the group, it would be in our best interest to keep working on September by EWF so we will not perform it this weekend! We will continue to work on it for the Charlotte Pride Pop Ups!
Charlotte Black Pride Performance Information
I expect to receive this information later this evening! I have already had contact with the Event coordinator from Charlotte Black Pride.
Rehearsal 7/23/23
Let's plan TO REHEARSE on next Sunday with a big focus being on the parade music, and the rest of the pep tunes. We only have 4 rehearsals left so we can ensure we are producing the best product. For the rest of the rehearsals, be prepared to go outside for about 40-50 minutes for marching practice so bring water, sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes, shades, etc.
Charlotte Black Pride Set List
Word Up- Cameo (arr. Shepherd)
Good as Hell- Lizzo (arr. Conway)
Cold Hearted- Paula Abdul
Confident - Demi Lovato (arr. Wallace)
Industry Baby - Lil Nas X (arr. Bocook)
Happy- Pharrell Williams (arr. Cox)
Don't Stop Me Now {starting at 0:33s} - Queen (arr. Conway/Holt)
Equitable Diversity Summit
Don't Stop Me Now {starting at 0:33s} - Queen (arr. Conway/Holt)
Rehearsal Notes
Word Up - add a repeat between measures 33-37
Dont Stop - Start at measure 15
All tunes - add separation after ties and always listen for the melody voices!
Add a "fall" at the end of Industry Baby and Cold Hearted
Marching/Pep Band rehearsals continue this Sunday, July 23rd at Park Road Baptist Church from 3:00pm - 5:00pm for music rehearsals only. Please note these rehearsals do not include color guard, dance team, or any other groups performing with us at the Charlotte Pride Festival, as they will begin at a later date. Below is a form to know exactly who will be performing with us at the Charlotte Pride Festival pop-ups and parade. If you are planning to join us at the festival please fill out this form at your earliest convenience. Feel free to share this link and email to anyone who may want to play with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the music? Click here. Click "Members", password is pride (all lowercase). If you need music provided for you please reply to this message and let me know.
When are rehearsals? Sundays 3pm-5pm
Is it fun? The music is fun, the people are fun, and the conductor is fun!
Season 14 Concert Band
Rehearsals start back on August 10th on Thursdays from 7-9pm to begin preparing for our September concerts at Festival in the Park and Park Road Baptist Church.
See you Sunday!!!
CPB is the place to BE in 2023!
With Pride,
Jason