The Great Lakes Pride Band of Michigan, Inc.
Lansing, Michigan
Rehearsals
The GLPB rehearse on Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. We rehearse at Everybody Reads. There are no
auditions. Please email us ahead of time to make sure we have music prepared for you.
Instrumentation
Woodwind Players - flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophones
Brass Players - trumpets, french horns/mellophones, trombones, baritones, tuba/sousaphones
Percussionists - snare, tri toms, quads, bass drum, cymbals, bells
Requirements
- We prefer you are able to read music. Members must be 18 and older. Special allowances may be
made for those younger on a case-by-case basis.
- Try to bring a music stand or instrument music lyre.
- You need to own your own instrument, or make arrangements to rent one. We may have a lead on a
loaned instrument or a special rental arrangement, so talk to us about larger or unusual instruments.
- If you have not played in years, don’t worry! Our musicians have a wide range of skills. Many are having
fun while catching up on their music skills, or even learning new instruments.
- Two musical rehearsals and one marching rehearsal are required prior to a parade. Requirements for
participation in a concert are TBD.
- Annual membership dues are $25/year with a $15/year Pride uniform fee
Again, don't worry if you have not played in years. We want to make membership in our group a fun musical
experience for all levels of playing ability!
Volunteer opportunites
Become one of the GLPB BAND-aids! We are looking for people who would volunteer the time to help the band
at performance, especially during Pride.
- Banner Carriers (multiple)
- Water Bearers (multiple) to help during the parades
- Equipment and Instrument Haulers
*Note, we need volunteers to be in our uniform, and to be paid members.
GLPB needs your support!
Thank you for considering, or for making, a contribution to a very hard-working and worthy group! The GLPB is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Your contribution helps pay for:
- music purchases
- instrument repair costs
- parade entrance fees
- non-profit application fees
- our rehearsal space charges
- insurance coverage
- band and color guard uniform costs
- transportation fees
- etc, etc, etc!!
Make checks payable to:
Great Lakes Pride Band
112 Allen Street
Lansing, MI 48912