L Train Brass Band

**L Train Brass Band **is a modular collective of nearly 100 brass, reed, and percussion musicians. This nonprofit community organization is composed of diversely talented musicians who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to play anywhere and everywhere, covering a wide variety of music, from pop and hip-hop—to funk and traditional NOLA jazz—to eclectic original charts. LTBB embodies a music for life ethos by empowering busy adults to pick up an instrument and make music within a safe, structured environment that promotes creative self-expression and welcomes individuals from all musical backgrounds and walks of life.

The L Train Brass Band's membership includes both experienced musicians and adventurous amateur players looking for something new and exciting in their musical lives. While members should have basic music-reading proficiency, we're open to all levels so long as members attend rehearsals as regularly as they can.
Important Percussion Update
Thanks so much for your interest in joining the L Train Brass Band! Please note: the percussion section for the brass band is currently full. But never fear, drummers! We have a separate drumline group called 3rd Rail Drumline for interested percussionists (and non-percussion players, we take all skill levels including beginner!) If you are interested in joining 3rd Rail Drumline, Meetup announcements for this group begin with “🥁 3rd Rail Drumline...” If you have any questions, please feel free to contact drumline@ltrainbrass.com.

Important FAQs (See more new member details and FAQs here)
WHAT IS THE BAND'S COVID-19 POLICY?
Rehearsals are open to anyone who signs up on MeetUp with no capacity limits. Band members must show proof of full COVID vaccination before attending their first rehearsal, OR show proof of a negative COVID test before every rehearsal. Full COVID vaccination is defined as an individual who has received 3 separate CDC approved vaccines. Bell covers and face masks are not currently required

WHAT INSTRUMENTS CAN PLAY IN THE BAND?
Our instrumentation is inspired by a mix of NOLA trad jazz and European brass band traditions, and specifically includes: clarinet, saxes (alto, tenor, & bari), trumpet, middle brass (F & Eb horns), trombone, baritone/euphonium, sousaphone, and percussion.

WHEN DO YOU MEET AND DO I NEED TO ATTEND EVERYTHING?
Under normal circumstances, our regular rehearsals are held every Sunday at noon, with gigs and events scattered over evenings and weekends. We suggest that you come to a minimum of two rehearsals a month to keep up with the repertoire, but you are not required to attend every event or rehearsal. NOTE: See "Basic Membership Expectations During Dues Suspension" above for more information on virtual attendance expectations during the pandemic.

DOES IT COST ANYTHING TO BE IN THE BAND?
After a 14-day free trial, our members pay mandatory dues, currently fixed at only $5.95 per month. Dues subsidize rehearsal space rent, parade fees, marketing materials, digital service fees, and more. 100% of members' dues contributions benefit the collective as a whole (no one receives a paycheck). Our dues minimize out of pocket expenses and keep our members showing up for each other.

IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT TO JOIN THE BAND?
Yes, you must be 21 or older to join L Train.