Oddfellows Circus Band needs musicians for summer shows

MIDDLETOWN — Oddfellows Playhouse seeks volunteer musicians for the Children’s Circus of Middletown. The Band is an integral part of the show, an outdoor circus performance for more than 1,000 spectators. The band seeks musicians on woodwind, brass and other instruments, with a good attitude, sense of humor, and desire to play together in a creative way.

The circus band is a combination of adult and student musicians. Experienced high school students are welcome and encouraged to join. The director is Joseph Getter, a local musician, educator and parent with more than 25 years of experience as a member of this group.

Rehearsals will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street in Middletown, starting in late June from 7-8:30 p.m., usually twice per week on selected Mondays through Thursdays. There is a mandatory all-day Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, July 30 from 9am to 3pm. The circus performance will be on Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m., with a band call at 3 p.m.. The rain date is Saturday, August 1.

For more information or to sign up, contact Joseph Getter at the Playhouse by calling (860) 347-6143, or by email to info@oddfellows.org.