Who Are The Friends?
The Friends of the Olney Big Band are people who love to listen and dance to big band music and are dedicated to keeping alive the spirit of American swing, dance, and jazz music. Friends support the efforts of the Band by encouraging volunteerism and by donating and soliciting and receiving gifts, bequests and endowments for the Band.
Mission Statement
The Friends of the Olney Big Band support the Band and promote its cultural and educational benefits for the community by:
• Broadening Community Awareness of the Band
• Publicizing the Band
• Encouraging Volunteer Participation
• Supporting the Band Financially through Donations
• Helping the Band through Solicitation of Gifts, Bequests, and Endowments
Membership Benefits
• Knowledge that you are sustaining the spirit of the Olney Big Band
• Annual Public Recognition in published programs and the OBB Website
• Serving an integral role in the acceptance, and enjoyment of Big Band Music
• Discounts on CDs and Olney Big Band Merchandise
Membership
If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Olney Big Band contact us, or download the membership form.
Current Friends
The following Friends are listed by order of enlistment and Level of Support. Thank you for your patronage.
• Dorea & Kevin McMahon - Contributor
• Roger Aldridge - Contributor
• Barry and Ali Fell - Benefactor
• Sandy Spring Friends School - Patron