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We are pleased to announce the formation of the Orlando Coast Guard Auxiliary Band.
We are currently seeking musicians for our Rhythm Section: Piano, Bass, Drum Set, Guitar. Winds (Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone) are also welcome -improvisation experience is preferred but not required.
Initially, the band will perform at ceremonies supporting the US Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Veterans groups in the Orlando area. Our future plans include performing concerts and at other community events in the area.
We will rehearse on the third Saturday of the month from 9:30am – 12pm, at the Elks Lodge, 12 N Primrose Drive Orlando, FL 32803
Our first performance was July 7th.
Our next performance is Sept 19
Next Practices are:
Saturday 9/13 Concert Band 9:30AM-12PM 1 week earlier because of Dtrain
Jazz Band 12:15-2 PM
Elks Lodge12 N Primrose Drive Orlando, FL 32803
Mondays 8/25,9/8,9/15 7:00 - 9:00PM
AMERICAN LEGION POST 242EAST ORANGE COUNTY
17142 E COLONIAL DRIVE
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32820
If you just want to come by and check it out please do so. Bring a music stand and print out your music below.
For the Concert Band we are looking for trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba players as well as woodwinds, other lower brass players and percussionists. Players must be a US citizen, at least
17 years of age or older, be able to pass a security background check, and read music.
If you would like to join please email [email protected]
Please bring your music and a music stand.
Music List
- Auld Lang Syne
- Flag Officer March
- Generals March
- Honors
- "The Star Spangled Banner"
- National Emblem
- National Emblem more parts
- "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
- "The Stars and Stripes Forever Portrait"
- THUNDERER
- BRAVURA
- AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
- Battle Hymn of the Republic
- If you love me
- AFOP 2023
- WASHINGTON POST MARCH
- Goin' Home
- Fly Your Ensign
- C-JAM BLUES
- WATERMELON MAN
For more information about what is the Coast Guard Aux music program click here or how to join the Aux music program click here
Please help spread the word. Band Flyer
Here is the link to the video for a change of watch. We are planning on doing this in 2025.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/804245/vice-commandant-charles-w-ray-change-watch-ceremony
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/601101/us-coast-guard-change-watch-and-retirement-ceremony