ATTENDING A CAPITOL LAB BAND REHEARSAL

The Capitol Lab Band (CLB) is a full big band that rehearses from 6-8 pm most Sunday nights at TC Williams High School in Alexandria. We perform four times a year at Mr. Henry's on Capitol Hill; twice so far at Blues Alley; and at special events such as the Big Band Jam on the National Mall and embassy parties.

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We play original charts by our leader Eric Jesteadt, and invite other composers and arrangers to bring your charts. W703-868-0732e also play modern commercial charts (Thad Jones, Coltrane, Maynard, Curnow et al). We look for players who can sight-read 80% of the notes, and play everything musically within three rehearsals. We rotate director duties. 

We meet at 5:30 pm most Sundays for setup, with the downbeat at 6 pm, and play until 8 pm. Sessions are in band room at TC Williams High School,  two miles up King Street from the King Street Metro Station.

Lost? Call Doug Rogers' cell at 703-868-0732 .

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If you're interested, please send us an email.