Yachats Big Band is looking for more musicians

YACHATS — The Yachats Big Band is looking for a few good musicians.

The volunteer 17-piece dance/swing band and vocalists are looking for a few musicians who can read music at high school/college level or better and have their own instruments.

The band rehearses weekly in Yachats and currently plays at monthly dances at the Yachats Commons. Band leaders are looking for people who can commit to weekly rehearsals and be available for dances or performances as they are scheduled. The group is especially looking for people who can the trumpet, alto or tenor saxophone, bass trombone or guitar.

The Yachats Big Band has a 30-year history of playing for dances, parties, receptions and benefits along the coast and elsewhere and are committed to keeping music of the Swing Era alive with a music library of tunes from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s.

Interested musicians should contact Pete Lawson 541-961-2381, Eric Bigler 541-563-7642, or Pat Chapman 541-547-4252.