Scott McElfresh's

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 treble clef I am a woodwind player.  An important part of my life is the time I spend with community groups that perform band, orchestral, and chamber music.  Below are some of the groups and activities that I have been involved with.
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East Winds Symphonic Band
  • I currently play the Bass Clarinet with EWSB.  I have been a part of the band since 2002, and have also played Bb clarinet, alto clarinet, and alto sax. 
  • My wife Sarah plays the baritone in this group.   Daughters Katie and Elizabeth attend most rehearsals and some members consider them the band mascots.  Thus, music is indeed something that my family can share.
  • I was on the board from 2002-2008, serving as Vice President for 3 of those 6 years.
  • I am the Concert Manager, in charge of bookings and logistical details.
SouthWestern Pennsylvania Band Partners
  • One of the founding members of this organization to foster communication among community bands and orchestras in the Pittsburgh region.
Easton Municipal Band
  • I played with them from the fall of 1998 to the summer of 2001.   I  played alto sax, tenor sax, and clarinet.
  • I was quite happy in July of 2000 when my wife Sarah joined the band, too.  She plays the baritone horn.
North Central Ohio Adult Music Camp
  • I attended the camp in June 2007, playing the clarinet and bass clarinet.   In 2008, my wife and daughters also attended.
  • I enjoyed my time there greatly.
Seaway Valley Community Band
  • Seaway Valley Community Band, Ogdensburg, NY.  I played alto sax and clarinet with them for two and a half years (1996-1998).
Hosmer Strings + Plus
  • A community orchestra associated with the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY.  I played clarinet with them for one season in 1995-1996.
East Winds Chamber Clarinets
  • I joined with some friends to form this small clarinet ensemble that performs at churches, libraries, and other venues.
  • I currently act as the main contact person for concerts.
Three Rivers Community Band Festival
  • I have performed as part of the East Winds Symphonic Band and as part of the mass band.
  • I serve on the committee that organizes the festival.   One of my main responsibilities is concert-day logistics.
Edgewood Symphony Orchestra
  • I have been a sub on Bass Clarinet for them.
Associaton of Concert Bands
  • I have been a member since 1995.
  • I have attended some of their annual conventions, performing at 3 of them:
    • 1995 in the Upper Valley Community Band.
    • 2008 in the East Winds Symphonic Band
    • 2009 in the Convention Band.
Upper Valley Community Band
  • While living in the Lebanon, NH area, I played alto sax, clarinet, and bass clarinet with them regularly for four years (1991-1995) and occassionally sit in with the UVCB during some summers. 
  • In June 1999, I traveled to Germany and Austria with the UVCB, on the Hands Across the Sea tour.    I played flute with them on the tour. 
  • Also in 1999, I played clarinet with the UVCB for some summer gigs (including the Boston Festival of Bands sponsored by the Metropolitan Wind Symphony).
  • I served on the board for 3 years, serving 2 years as secretary and 1 year as vice-president.



Some Miscellaneous music links:

    The Community bands mailing list and resource.

This page updated on July 16, 2009.