All In Brass Band Information
Interested in The All In Brass Band?
Membership:
- We charge no fees or dues of the members.
- It is best if you have some experience and your own instrument.
- We have a flexible attendance philosophy - Family and School Come First.
- We have a Code of Conduct that emphasizes professionalism and setting high standards for yourself and the organization. We expect students to learn to be a positive contributor for their school programs and band directors as well.
- We encourage parents, adults of significance, and support system members to attend every minute of every rehearsal if they wish.
- The students are eligible for Volunteerism, and National Honor Society credits.
About The Leadership:
Founder and Director Tom Allen: A lifelong trumpet player; member of many championship drum and bugle corps as a player and coach; has performed professionally, and at several Rochester Jazz Festivals AND New Orleans Mardi Gras; part of a multi-generational music family that has dedicated decades (centuries!) to music performance and education; a Civilian Taps Bugler Volunteer, and Member of the Buglers Hall of Fame.
And Proud Rochestarian.
The All In Brass Mentors: Many of whom are teachers, pro players, and family members.
We use a Positive, Patient, "Encouragement First" approach to youth music education.
Contact us or stop by and just watch a rehearsal!
It's All In!
Notable The All In Brass Band public performances:
Rochester MS Society - Walk MS
New York City Multiple Sclerosis Society - Walk MS
Rochester Lilac Festival Parade
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Rochester - One Walk
Monroe Community Hospital - Concert in The Park
CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival - In the Big Tent
LeRoy Oatka Festival Parade
Dewey - Stone Neighborhood Association Family Fun Night
Honor Flight Rochester - The Ultimate Brasstacular (Co-Organizers)
Rochester Park Avenue Festival
Salem United Church Nutrition Center - Feeding those in need
Lifetime Assistance Gala
Heritage Christian Services - Hero Run at Seabreeze Park
Cornell Cooperative BBQ
Greece Marching Band - Olympiad
Ride for Recovery Bike Run at Parcel 5 Downtown ROC
The Parkinson's Foundation Walk
The Walk To End Alzheimer's at Frontier Field
Al Sigl Center Fun-raisers and 60th Anniversary
The Annual Holiday Socktacular Concert - Sock drive for The Open Door Mission Women and Children's Center (Organized by the Youth Members of the band)
The St. Joseph's Neighbhood Center
Ataxia Awareness Day of Music
CUREKidsCancer and Sickle Cell Anemia Walk
The Jewish Home