Durning String Band
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LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW HOBBY? The Durning String Band is always looking to attract new members. We are a fun-filled organization that offers its members individual development, teamwork, plus the chance to meet great people and make new friends. Our membership includes both men and women from a wide variety of talent levels, age groups, and areas of expertise. Instruments needed are saxophone, banjo, accordian, upright bass, percussion, and glockenspiel; however, even a person who does not play a
string band instrument can become a valuable member of our organization as a dancer, marshal, prop builder, painter, designer, etc. Year-round participation of all members in our performances, rehearsals, and club activities is not only encouraged, but is essential for making the Durning String Band a success!
REHEARSALS are held on Tuesday nights** at 8:00pm at our BARRINGTON practice space ("the Hut") on E. Gloucester Pike, Barrington, NJ ("The Hut" is the large blue building across from Edmund Scientific ... see blog for map). **During "mum season" some additional rehearsals will be required on Sunday mornings at 10:00am. Please contact us for a current rehearsal schedule.
WANT TO HIRE THE BAND? Let the Durning String Band bring the excitement of the Mummers parade to your next party or event. We'll have your guests out of their seats and on their feet in no time! We can customize a package that fits both your taste and budget, for any occasion or event: weddings, serenades, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, parades, concerts, corporate events, award banquets, conventions, community events, grand openings ... you name it!
For information on hiring the band or becoming a member, contact Captain Jerry LaRosa, Jr. (business agent) via phone: 267-243-3889 or via email .
Mummers music, from old-time string band favorites like Golden Slippers and Four Leaf Clover to our New Years Day routine!
Durning String Band's 2007 Mummers Parade Performance: "Swingin' South of the Border"
The Durning String Band would like to thank
our friend and 2008 Raleigh Christmas Parade sponsor
Mr. Dan "Scrap Iron Man" Rockett,
our 2008 Mummers Parade costumers
Jubillee Productions
and our friends at Temple University Athletics
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CORPORATE SPONSOR? Please email us for more information.