About the Pride of Indy
Formed in the spring of 2005, Pride of Indy Bands has
several talented ensembles in its family- a concert band, marching band, pep band, jazz ensemble, woodwind ensemble, and brass ensemble. The group also boasts a
yearly performance calendar filled with over 20 concerts and special appearances at community events locally and in cities outside of Indiana.
The Pride of Indy Bands serve as a musical and educational resource to the Central Indiana community and is comprised of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and LGBT-friendly musicians. Activities are conducted in a supportive, accepting, and affirming atmosphere. For more information, to offer financial support, or to volunteer with this vibrant organization, find us on the web at
www.prideofindy.org.
About The Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA)
Pride of Indy Band and Color Guard is a member of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association. The Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA) is a musical organization comprised of concert and marching bands from cities across the United States and the world. Formed in 1982 as Lesbian and Gay Bands of America when seven independent bands met formally in Chicago, the Association has grown to 34 member organizations including international bands.
LGBA remains dedicated to its original goals of providing a network of lesbian and gay bands at all stages of development, promoting music as a medium of communication among people, improving the quality of artistic and organizational aspects of member bands, and stimulating public interest in the unique art form of community band music in our culture. Member bands across the country appear in hundreds of concerts, parades, and community events every year. Member bands in geographic proximity often perform together, and a typical marching schedule will include Pride Parades in several different cities. To find out more about LGBA, visit www.gaybands.org.
About Our Conductor, Nathan Voges
Nathan comes to us with 6 years teaching experience in Iowa Public Schools, in addition to four years service as an Army Bandsman. Nathan worked for 7 years in music retail in Valparaiso before accepting his current position as a group travel agent and relocating to the Indianapolis area. An active French Horn player, Nathan maintains current memberships in the Indiana Wind Symphony and the Indianapolis Brass Choir, and is available as an on-call musician for other groups in the area. Nathan is also a past member of the Chicago Lakeside Pride Band, where he was a regular member of the Horn section in the Concert Band. He also conducted the Lakeside Pride Clarinet Choir for 5 years, and was the Marching Band Director for 3 summers.
Our Board
Executive Committee
President
Treasurer
Non-voting Advisory Member
Conductor
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Members At-Large
Joel Ray
Mark Ferrell
Ray English
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Our Board operates under the
BY-LAWS FOR PRIDE OF INDY BANDS, INC.
Click here for administrative files for Pride of Indy.
Pride of Indy Bands, Inc., is a proud member of the
Indianapolis Rainbow Chamber of Commerce.
