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Comment: Apparently of local interest only – local press reports, local 'award' etc. I play in a couple of these myself, but they aren't even remotely notable by Wikipedia standards. All unsourced content can simply be removed. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 18:20, 5 February 2024 (UTC)
The Unforgettable Big Band is a big band based in York, Pennsylvania. The band has 14 instrumentalists and 4 vocalists.
Unforgettable Big Band | |
|---|---|
| Origin | East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Big band |
| Years active | 2000 |
| Website | Official Website |
History edit
Founded in Lake Meade, East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania by Steve Spangler, the Unforgettable Big Band plays jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, as well as arrangements adapted for big band of popular, rock, and country.
Based currently in York, York County, Pennsylvania, the band rehearses at First Presbyterian Church in downtown York. They play at a variety of events locally[1][2][3] and across the Mid-Atlantic region.
The band has won two awards. In 2019, the band won the award for Best Ensemble at the inaugural Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame (CPMHoF) awards ceremony[4]. In 2021, the band won the Cover-to-Cover award for their song titled "Fighter" which was created to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund[5].
Officer Board edit
The band maintains an officer board as a non-profit organization. The current Officer Board is as follows:
- President: Bill Kirk
- Vice President: Kirk Frey
- Treasurer: Larry Williams
- Secretary: Alice Schlothauer
The board also elects members to serve in certain administrative capacities:
- Musical Director: Lindy Mack
- Assistant Musical Director: Michael Schlothauer
Discography edit
The band has released several albums and singles:
Albums edit
- American Feeling (2013)
- Fifteen 4 Fifteen (2015)
- Unforgettable Sinatra Centennial (2016)
Singles edit
- (Brighten Up Your Day With a Little) Doris Day (2015)
- Fighter (2021)
References edit
- ^ "Photos: The Unforgettable Big Band gears up". York Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ O'Laughlin, Lindsey. "Unforgettable Big Band presents throwback New Year's Eve soiree". York Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Big Band tunes at East Berlin VFW". GettysburgTimes.com. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Locurto, Tina. "York County musicians, studio win big at first-ever Central PA Music Awards". York Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Staff, KEVIN STAIRIKER | Digital (2022-03-28). "Here are the winners from the 3rd annual Central PA Music Awards". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
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