Benefit concert on TV...

The local cable channel: 'Access 12' is planning to tape the 'Benefit Concert' on Sunday, September 27, so it can be shown in the future on local cable channel 12.



Please invite your friends and neighbors to this "concert for a cause."
The concert is Sunday, September 27 @ 3:00 pm at the Silver Creek Central School auditorium (1 Dickinson Street - Silver Creek, NY 14136).

Don't miss this great concert for a great cause.

There will be a Chinese Auction during the post-concert reception in the school cafeteria. Gift baskets will be gratefully accepted on 9/27 for the auction, or arrangements can be made to accept them before the concert date.

100% of donations go to local flood victims.

For further information contact Bud: (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com

Community Chorus rehearsal...

We have a chorus rehearsal planned for Tuesday, 9/22/09 to be held tentatively at the Silver Creek Central School Auditorium (1 Dickinson Street - Silver Creek, NY 14136).

This would give us a chance to become accustomed to the acoustics and the logistics of the school/auditorium/stage etc.

The place we rehearse is tentative...if we can't use the auditorium, I would still like to get together to go over the 3 pieces from the "Our Flag Was Still There' cantata. The pieces will be... 'There She Stands,' 'I Pledge Allegiance Again,' and 'Stars and Stripes Forever.' Plus, we'll go over 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters.'

Any questions, just give me a call.

9/27/09 Benefit Concert...

The Benefit Concert for the flood victims of Silver Creek and Gowanda will be Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 3:00 PM at The Silver Creek Central School Auditorium.
1 Dickinson Street - Silver Creek, NY 14136



The list of dignitaries planning to attend include...

NY State Senator Cathy Young
Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards
Silver Creek Mayor Kurt Lindstrum
Gowanda Mayor Richard Klancer
Hanover Supervisor Kathy Tampio
Chautauqua Emergency Services Co-ordinator Julius Leone
Legislator Robert Duff

A post-concert reception with Chinese Auction will be held in the school cafeteria.
For further information contact Bud Lowery (716) 934-7734

'A GREAT CONCERT FOR A GREAT CAUSE'

Benefit Concert...

We've got some amazing pictures of the flooding in Silver Creek and Gowanda. They were supplied to us by the Gowanda fire department and Chautauqua County emergency responders. They will be projected on screen during the entire 2 hour concert...plus during the post concert reception. We have hundreds of pictures!

9/27/09 Benefit Concert...

Sunday, September 27 @ 3:00 pm @ Silver Creek Central School Auditorium
(1 Dickinson St. - Silver Creek, NY 14136)

Gift Baskets Accepted for Chinese auction to be held at the post concert reception

Checks can be made out to Silver Creek Flood Relief
(please print 'Benefit Concert' on memo line.)
Checks can be mailed to:
Silver Creek Flood Relief - P.O. Box 1 - Sheridan, NY 14135

Benefit Concert (9/27)...

As part of our 9/27 benefit concert, I have invited the mayors of Silver Creek and Gowanda plus the supervisor of Hanover to be a part of our program. I have also invited a few members from the local organizations involved in disaster relief.

They will describe some of the events of the 8/10/09 flooding and the slow steps toward recovery.

Benefit Concert (9/27/09)...

As part of our 9/27/09 Benefit Concert plans...

We will have some equipment from both Silver Creek and Gowanda fire departments in the school parking lot during the concert.

Benefit concert needs...

I need someone to volunteer to organize the reception following the concert.
There have been a few people who have contacted me volunteering to bring cookies, deserts, drinks, etc...but I need someone to organize all their efforts.

I need help with the Chinese Auction to be held during the reception.
We need someone to help organize our volunteers...maybe someone with experience with Chinese auctions.

HELP...HELP...HELP!

Contact Bud...(716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com

9/27/09 Benefit Concert

I am thrilled that the Silver Creek High School Chorus members will be joining forces with our Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus. Plus, we will do an additional song: 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters' directed by the high school chorus director Rachel Curtin.

The posters are done!

The posters for our 9/27/09 benefit concert are in. I have 200 of them and would like volunteers to help post them in public places (stores, malls, restaurants, churches, town halls, schools, etc.).

I'll leave a supply of them at our house (11786 Hanover Road - in between Routes 20 & 39) in a chest on our front deck. Please take as many as you can use.

We need to get the word out! This will be a great concert for a great and worthwhile cause.

Thank you for your help.

9/27/09 Benefit Concert...

The preparations for the upcoming 9/27/09 Benefit concert are coming along.
I am contacting officials from the surrounding areas, officials, emergency responders, businesses...plus we are filling out the roster of musicians: trumpeters, saxophonists, trombonists, guitarists, euphoniumists, tubists, percussionists, keyboardists, guitarists, singers, etc.

We can accept check payments for the flood victims...

Checks can be made out to: 'Silver Creek Flood Relief' with 'Benefit Concert' written on the "memo" line. The surrounding Towns, Villages, Cities have been very helpful.

I could use help with the reception following the benefit concert. If you could help with these efforts, please contact me...Bud 716.934.7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com

BENEFIT CONCERT

BENEFIT CONCERT TO AID
SILVER CREEK & GOWANDA FLOOD VICTIMS AND TO HONOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS


















SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
3:00 PM

SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
1 Dickinson – Silver Creek, NY

PERFORMING GROUPS…

THE DAVE GOLANDO BIG BAND

SHERIDAN/CATTARAUGUS COMMUNITY CHOIRS

BIG BORE BRASS

ADMISSION IS FREE…DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
100% OF DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO LOCAL FLOOD VICTIMS

Reception immediately following with Chinese Auction


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT BUD LOWERY (716) 934-7734
OR tubamanbud@gmail.com

Flood Victims' Benefit Concert...

IT IS NOW OFFICIAL...

THE BENEFIT CONCERT WILL BE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 @ 3:00 PM IN THE SILVER CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.

The groups performing will be...

The Dave Golando Big Band





The Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus









The Big Bore Brass

Benefit concert...

We have received preliminary permission to use the auditorium inside the Silver Creek Central School for our flooding victims' benefit concert.
The last hurdle will be to find an acceptable date for most of our musicians.
How is Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm?
Our tentative plans will include...

The Dave Golando Big Band





The Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Choirs










The Big Bore Brass









Please let me know if Sunday, 9/27/09 @ 3:00 pm would fit your busy schedule. We need you.
Gratefully yours...
Bud
(716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com

The benefit concert for the Silver Creek/Gowanda flooding victims. Our tentative program will include...

The Dave Golando Big Band

The combined Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Choirs

The Big Bore Brass.

We are asking for:
Money donations, non-perishable food, clothing, etc.

Once we get the venue and date we will begin the promotions.

Flooding victims' Benefit Concert...

It takes an enormous amount of time and effort to organize any concert, especially a "benefit concert."
Not only do you need to get exciting music groups and talented musicians to commit their time, you need to select music, rehearse the music, select a venue, get permission to use that venue, and you need to find a reputable organization to distribute the donations to the local victims & families.

WE WILL SUCCEED WITH YOUR HELP!

If you can help us in any way (phone calls, organizing the post-concert reception, ushering, promotion, etc.), or if you know of a person or organization which could donate to our cause, please contact me.

We need your help in order to help others!

Bud Lowery
716.934.7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com

Flooding Benefit Concert...

We are planning the upcoming benefit concert for the flood victims of our area. We haven't confirmed a place for the concert, so we don't yet have a confirmed date.

So far, it looks like The Dave Golando Big Band, The Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus and The Big Bore Brass will perform at the benefit concert. It will be a great concert for a very good cause.

As soon as we confirm the concert venue, we will begin the promotion.

If you have any questions, suggestions or offers of help...please contact

Bud @ (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com

Silver Creek/Gowanda flooding benefit concert...

We are frantically working on plans for the upcoming flooding victims benefit concert.
We would like to hold the concert in the Silver Creek Central Schools auditorium on a Sunday afternoon in September with a reception immediately following the concert.

Our preliminary concert plans would include the Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community choirs, The Dave Golando Big Band, and the Big Bore Brass choir.

If you can help in any way, please contact Bud at:

(716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com

Silver Creek flood damage...

FEMA Damage Assessment:

FEMA assesses damage to homes on a four level scale, and the initial residential assessment for the Village was reported as follows:

39 Destroyed Homes (34 of 39 were trailers)
90 with Major Damage
89 with Minor Damage
30 Affected Homes

This is just the residential assessment of the flood's damage.

Silver Creek/Gowanda benefit concert...

We are planning on having the Commmunity choruses and possibly one or two instrumental groups perform at this upcoming benefit concert. We are working on a specific date and venue. Plans may include having a few local leaders speak during the program. And possibly a few victims of the flooding sharing a few of their experiences.












We are going to ask for money donations, non-perishable food donations, clothing, etc. for the flood victims. We would also like to have a reception following the program for the community members to have a time of sharing.

Can you help?



Please contact:


Bud Lowery: (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com