Christmas Battle of the Big Bands for Charity
See the Island Big Band take on the Don Leppard Big Band in a battle of the big bands for Charity
Monday December 16 7:00pm at Denford Hall Glen-Lyon Norfolk School Victoria's First Big Band Bash Christmas Charity Fundraiser
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Two Big Bands squaring it off for charity in a Christmas Fundraiser that won't be forgotten.
Watch Victoria's two best big band jazz orchestras Rumble in the Hall for Christmas Charity.
$20.00 for a great show of Big Band Jazz for a good cause.
All Proceeds to benefit the Mustard Seed Church and The Salvation Army Sunset Lodge.
Heavyweight Contender-Don Leppard Big Band
Founded by the late Canadian drumming legend Don Leppard this 20 piece big band features some of the top professional and Amateur musicians in Victoria.
With a Jazz Orchestra repertoire spanning the past century this amazing band will keep you on the edge of your seats as they tour you through their favorite jazz and Christmas swing favorites.
About Don Leppard:
Don led the Don Leppard Big Band and played both internationally, across Canada, and locally with other accomplished musicians such as George Essihos and in groups such as CanUS. A member of the prestigious RCAF band in Toronto, Don received his certificate of arranging from the Berklee School of Music. He also became the "pops" drummer with the Winnipeg Symphony and set drummer with the Manitoba Theatre Centre for 20 years. He has recorded more than 50 albums with various artists and taped more than 600 television shows for CTV/CBC/ITV and the Global Networks.
