Fort Wayne Pride Bands
Fort Wayne Pride Bands are Indiana's second LGBTQ+ instrumental ensembles, and a part of Fort Wayne Pride. We are open to all instruments and all skill levels, with NO audition.
Bands are now forming. Details such as rehearsal space, instrument rentals/loans, type of music, etc are all to be determined. Fort Wayne Pride Bands are open to all adult (18+) LGBTQ+ persons and allies. Our chief core value is inclusion, so we will do everything in our power to make band participation free for all members.
The Fort Wayne Pride Bands are Ft Wayne, IN-based instrumental ensembles that will adapt to instrumentation. We plan to launch our Street Band in Quarter 1 of 2024, with a Concert Band following in Fall 2024, and other ensembles as needed after that. Our artistic directors have been associated with the Purdue University Fort Wayne School of Music and Pride of Indy Bands, Indiana’s first LGBTQ+ instrumental ensembles.
Fort Wayne Pride Bands is an unpaid group (members and staff). All proceeds go to support Fort Wayne Pride.
Latest Updates
The moment you have waited for has arrived! Band Practice is finally starting!!!
Street Band
Rehearsal is every Wednesday, 7-8:30pm at the Pride Center (527 W Berry St), except for the 2nd Wed of the month, starting Feb 28. So our first several rehearsals are 2/28, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24 and 5/1.
You can keep track of all FW Pride Band dates by subscribing to our Google Calendar
If you want to be a part of the Street Band, here are a few things you need to know:
I am in process arranging music (and would love if anyone would like to help), and it will change frequently as we begin. So it would be very helpful for us if you could read your music electronically via PDF (on a tablet) or print your own music. If you can't do either of these, please make sure to let us know through the RSVP form below.
PLEASE RSVP using this form. If you don't RSVP, I can't guarantee we can have music for you the first night.
You will need to bring your own music stand and any equipment you need. If you can't find something, ask your friends on the Fort Wayne Pride Bands Performers Facebook group.
All sheet music can be found in the Street Band Music folder
Social Events
We will be holding monthly social events at the Pride Center (527 W Berry St) on the Friday after the 2nd Wed of the month (so every week we either have Street Band Rehearsal Wed or a Social Event Fri), starting Mar 15. So our first few social events are 3/15, 4/12 and 5/10.
More details on socials will be coming soon. If you want to help with social events, the Membership Committee would love to have your help! Contact Ashley at yogamaiden25@gmail.com.
You can keep track of all FW Pride Band dates by subscribing to our Google Calendar
J. Sage Lee
Board Member & Street Band Artistic Director
Fort Wayne Pride Bands
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