The Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band produce two major concerts per year at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to formal concerts, they perform at pride events from Jacksonville to Key West, Christmas on Las Olas, Christmas Eve at MCC Sunshine Cathedral, the Tuesday’s Angels Bike Ride, and many other events as requested. The bands regularly share the stage with local performers and believes strongly in supporting local talent. The wind ensemble has had the pleasure of collaborating with the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, Lambda Chorale, In Harmony, MCC Sunshine Cathedral Choir and the Florida Singing Sons Boychoir. Along with these local collaborators, singers, dancers, special lighting and video presentations all add to the bands’ large-scale productions.
The Pride Jazz Ensemble is also very active in the community, playing at several events each year. Most recently they had the honor of playing at a fundraising event where former President Bill Clinton was the guest speaker.
Members of the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble, as part of a massed concert or marching band of the LGBA, have participated in several Gay Games and marches on Washington, three Inaugurations, and parades as far and wide as Palm Springs, CA., Montreal, Canada, Superior, Wisconsin, Las Vegas, Nevada, and most recently at the Southern Decadence Parade in New Orleans, Louisiana.
While the band has definitely grown and changed throughout the years, one thing remains constant. Our primary function is to entertain audiences in South Florida and support the community through our various performances. Thank you for supporting us through attendance at our performances. By doing so, you allow us to continue to supply South Florida with quality musical performances.