Hello, having a great Christmas / New Year Season?  We had a wonderful time performing
​the 'Tis The Season Christmas Concerts and the visit from Santa made it even more special.  We thank you all for your continued support and for those who posed for pictures with St. Nick! In case you're having trouble accessing the links listed on the card you received, I have posted them here for your convenience, enjoy!
Daphne Concert Santa Photos

Hello, great performance Friday night!  We've got two more Christmas shows to go, one tomorrow night at Foley Civic Center (407 East Laurel Avenue / highway 98). There is plenty of parking in the back of the civic center and over towards the public library.  Also, Tuesday night at the Gulf Shores Cultural Center (19470 Oak Road West / County Road 6). Please park towards the back of the building to allow for the public to park near the front. Concerts start at 7 p.m. so let's be ready for warm-up by 6:30, earlier of course would be better. Again, these performances require formal black tie / black dresses or something appropriate. 
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Thank you all!  Kenny

In case you need it, here is the order of the Christmas Program.  See you there!

​Hope all had a great Thanksgiving weekend!  Last rehearsal before our 3 Christmas concerts is Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m. at RHS Band Room.  Upper Woodwinds, please bring refreshments for this one, thank you.  Concerts are Friday, Dec. 6 @ Daphne Civic Center;  Monday, Dec. 9 @ Foley Civic Center; Tuesday, Dec. 10 @ Gulf Shores Cultural Center. All concerts start at 7 p.m., Jason will let us know what time to be in our seats for warm-up. Dress is formal for these.  Guys...black tux or formal black suits with bow tie, Gals...black dresses (ladies, maybe check with Anne on particulars?). Also, for those participating in the special event Tuesday morning at Craft Farms (3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores), please be there no later than 11 a.m. to set up. Program starts at 11:30 with catered luncheon included. Dress is red band shirt and dark pants. Most everyone got their part sheets last week. I still have a set for Flute, 2nd Clarinet, and three for Trombone / Baritone. Others will need to email Sherry Stabler. Thanks again, Kenny

​A reminder that we're practicing Tuesday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. at RHS Band Room. Upper Brass is to bring refreshments this week. Way to go Lower Brass on last week's "feast"! I have a nice number of volunteers for the December 3rd concert event in Orange Beach for the South Baldwin Newcomer's Club luncheon. There will be a sign-up sheet available this week to finalize so I can get the proper parts printed out. Dress for that will be red band shirts and black pants. The upcoming Christmas concerts (Dec. 6, 9 & 10) are indoors so dress is formal (black). 
See you there, Kenny

​It's beginning to feel a little more like Christmas outside to put us in the mood for rehearsal tonight from 7 - 9 p.m. at RHS band room. Low Brass...you are to bring the refreshments for tonight. In other news...thanks to all who came out Sunday evening for Trivia Night. It was a great success. I hope to have some final numbers soon on how much was raised through donations. See you later...BRRR  Kenny

​As a reminder, there is NO rehearsal this Tuesday due to election day, rehearsals resume next Tuesday, November 12, 7 - 9 p.m. at RHS Band Room. Low Brass is on the schedule to bring refreshments! 

Trivia Night is this Sunday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Rotolo's Pizzeria in Fairhope (corner of Fairhope Avenue and Highway 98 / Greeno Road). We still have room for more teams of 10 at $100 per table or you can join a team for $15 each player. There are some really cool door prizes and swag bags, so don't miss out on all the fun while supporting The Baldwin Pops at the same time. Sign up on-line or by calling 278-8530. 

Also, need to know who all is available to participate in the Christmas Caroling performance December 3rd for the South Baldwin Newcomer's Club luncheon in Orange Beach. We'll perform some Christmas songs, I might even sing along, and there's free food and refreshments! 

Thank you in advance for your support of The Baldwin Pops!

Kenny

​What a wonderful concert that was this past Sunday in Orange Beach! Thank you for your dedication to The Baldwin Pops and for sharing your talents.
Moving forward...there is NO rehearsal tonight (10/22), so take this deserved week off. The next rehearsal is Tuesday, October 29th, 7 - 9 p.m. at Robertsdale High School Band Room. Board members and Percussion are to provide refreshments that evening. Then, no rehearsal on November 5th as that is Election Day. Trivia Night is November 10th, 6 - 8 p.m. at Rotolo's in Fairhope, then rehearsals continue at RHS on Nov. 12th, 19th, 26th, and Dec. 3rd.  Concerts will be held Dec. 6th at Daphne Civic Center, Dec. 9th at Foley Civic Center, and Dec. 10th at Gulf Shores Cultural Center. Those all start at 7 p.m.  
For those who have yet to fill out the required annual membership form, the link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw1SYBXeCRvQZHei6d2pOyGumYqHai6WqOLjPXaa3WdD_4kA/viewform
We're going to see if we can get the form printed out for those who need one.
Also, if you have not paid the annual dues of $40 (or half year for $20) please do so. Checks can be sent to: Baldwin Pops, P.O. Box 38, Fairhope, Al. 36533.  Thank you again, Kenny

The show is a "go" for this evening at Orange Beach Arts Center. Show time is 5:00 p.m., so please be in your seats no later than 4:30 p.m.
Moving forward, there is no rehearsal for the 22nd, next rehearsal is scheduled for 7 - 9 p.m., Oct. 29th at Robertsdale High School Band Room. Percussion and Board members are to bring refreshments.
See you this afternoon!
Kenny