SAN JOSE METROPOLITAN BAND Information

SAN JOSE, CA: Founded in 1967, the San Jose Metropolitan Band (SJMB) has provided over 45 years of community service to the Santa Clara Valley. Originally under the auspices of the San Jose Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP), the Band now operates independently as a non-profit public benefit corporation. The band is made up of more than 40 members, ranging in age from 16 thru 80's, including musicians whose experience spans over half a century. Based in San Jose, the band provides an opportunity for Bay Area residents to participate in large ensemble playing. Through its self-administered program, the SJMB offers local musicians the opportunity to sharpen their musical skills in a sociable, relaxed atmosphere while providing wholesome entertainment to the community. The SJMB plays symphonic concert band music in a sit-down format, with a complement of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. From Mozart to marches, ballads to big band, show tunes to specialty numbers, the band encourages interest in and appreciation for all types of music. The Band has performed for social and civic organizations, community activities, conventions, and charitable causes in the Bay Area. Especially popular with audiences are the patriotic concerts for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July parade, and our Christmas performances. Some of the Band's regular clients include Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose's Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP), and EMQ Families First. The SJMB is a California non-profit public benefit corporation with both Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board exemption rulings. The corporation's fiscal year is September 1 through August 31. Operating expenses include music purchases, concert hall rental, insurance, conductor fees, marketing, etc. These expenses are offset by concert fees, grants, member dues and fund raisers. The conductor and concert master serve as independent contractors to the corporation and as advisors to the the Board of Directors. Copies of SJMB exemption ...