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D.C.'s Different Drummers has been added to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) cfcnca.org! Now government employees may elect to make contributions to DCDD via payroll deductions by using our CFC number 93755.

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DCDD 2011 - 2012 Season

Capital Pride Symphonic Band and Capital Pride Winds kicks off their Spring 2012 season on January 23, 2012!

Rehearsals are at:

Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capital St., NE
Washington, DC.

DC's Different Drummers Presents: Intimate Winds at Hillwood

DC's Different Drummers will partner with Hillwood Estate on Saturday, February 11th for our annual Intimate Winds concert. The event will begin at 3pm in the Hillwood's Visitor Center Theater, and will last approximately 1 1/2 hours. It will feature several of our small ensembles, who will perform a variety of chamber music. .

Tickets are $20 for the concert, and may be purchased upon arrival at Hillwood Estate. Tickets may also be purchased in advance; call the Hillwood office at 202.686.5807. Hillwood Estate is located at 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008..

DC Swing! of DC's Different Drummers

Tea Dance Celebration: Swing to tunes from DC’s favorite LGBT big band and raise a glass to the finale of INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival.

Sunday, Mar 11 at 5:30pm
Sprenger Theatre
90 minutes
$15, includes one drink from our cash bar and lite bites.
For ages 8 & up

Purchase tickets HERE. DCDD will be getting 70% of the ticket sales, so please come out and support!

Need a fun band for your wedding or party?

If you need a lively, 17-piece band for your event, we are available for hire. If you would like more information on joining us or hiring us, email us at dcswing@dcdd.org.

Community Music, Service and Fun for over 30 Years

DC's Different Drummers is the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area's music organization for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, family and friends with several performing groups including the Capitol Pride Symphonic Band (CPSB), Capitol Pride Winds, DC Swing! big band, DCDD Marching Band, Pep Band, and several small ensembles. We welcome all of our friends and supporters in our 31st year!

In addition to creating fine music, our goals are to have fun, play with pride, work together, and educate others. Although we have differing backgrounds, experiences, talents and abilities, we share the goal of excellence in music.

As a volunteer community musical organization, we have in our ranks professional musicians, music students, former members of the top military bands, and individuals whose last musical performances date back to their high school or college days.

Please contact our Membership Director for information on performing and volunteering with us!

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Upcoming Events

Jan 30

January 30, 2012

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

 

Feb 06

February 6, 2012

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

 

Feb 07

February 7, 2012

Board Meeting

 

Feb 08

February 8, 2012

DC Swing! Rehearsal

 

Feb 11

February 11, 2012

Intimate Winds

 

Feb 13

February 13, 2012

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

 

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DCDD is a member of the Lesbian and Gay Bands Association (LGBA).

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