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

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.

Contributors

The following contributors are presented by Level of Support. Thank you for your patronage.

• Barry and Ali Fell - Benefcators

• Sandy Spring Friends School - Patrons

• Dennis Dean Kirk, Esq. - Patrons

• Dr. Burkard Sievers and Rose Mersky - Contributors

• Roy and Mary Popkin - Contributors

• Halsey and Karen Smith - Contributors

• Roger Aldridge - Donor

• Larry Mizel- Donor

• Mr. and Mrs. Alan Remson - Donors

• Mr. and Mrs. Gary H. Wilkinson - Donors

• Charles and Elspeth Woodward - Donors

Honorary Friends

• Joe Karam - Honorary Friend of the OBB, In Memorium

• Barry Schwartz - Honorary Friend of the OBB

• Paul Freirich - Soundman

• Barry Fell - Chairman of Friends Committee, Public Relations Liaison

 

Swing Swing Swing Tickets

Swing! Swing! Swing! II, August 14 at the Olney Theatre Center

Our next event:

Sat, September 25

HATS OFF TO THE BIG BANDS

Details here