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    Saratoga Community Band

    The Saratoga Community Band was founded in 1990 with 35 members, and today numbers 98 musicians ranging in age from 17 to 70. The band is sponsored by the West Valley Music Department and Community Education, and is open to all interested musicians in the area. The band rehearses weekly; small ensembles from the band also perform for local events.

    Since its inception, the Saratoga Community Band has been under the direction of Craig Northrup. Mr. Northrup served as Saratoga High School Band Director for 10 years, during which time the band won numerous local and regional competitions and contests and toured Europe twice. The Saratoga High School Symphonic Band distinguished itself in 1974 by winning the Prize of Vienna for the best band at the International Youth & Music Festival in Vienna, Austria.

    In 1980, Mr. Northrup became Music Director of the Vienna International Music Festival in Austria, and held that post for 15 years. He has been a guest conductor and music festival adjudicator in the United States as well as in Japan and Europe. He holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

    • Contact Info

      Saratoga Community Band

      14000 Fruitvale Avenue West Valley College Community Education
      Saratoga, CA 95070

      Phone: 408-379-2868

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