The Wimberley Valley Big Band lost a beloved friend and extremely talented musician in 2023:
John Logan. John battled pancreatic cancer for nearly a year before he succumbed to this
dread disease.
To honor our friend and fellow band member, the Wimberley Valley Big Band is dedicating
100% of the donations to the WVBB from our concert-dance on April 26 at the Wimberley Valley
Winery to MD Anderson’s Cancer Center, specifically for pancreatic cancer treatment and
research.
We invite you to participate with us to make a difference in ending pancreatic cancer by
donating directly to the M D Anderson Cancer Center via the link provided below.
The event on April 26 will feature a special guest appearance and performance by John Logan‘s
daughter, well-known jazz singer, and trombonist, Aubrey Logan. Aubrey‘s talents and abilities
are well known across the United States and internationally, and she will sing and play with us
for a couple of tunes, one of which she wrote herself.
Please join us in making pancreatic cancer disappear from the human race and honor our
brother-in-music John Logan.
Please join us April 26 at the Wimberley Valley Winery, Lone Man Mountain Rd., Wimberley, TX, to enjoy the Wimberley Valley Big Band’s unique mixture of jazz and classic big band music in
this beautiful Hill Country setting AND make a difference in ending the scourge of pancreatic
cancer.
Scholarship Application Available!
Wimberley Valley Big Band Grant for Young Musicians
The Wimberley Valley Big Band is pleased to announce the availability of a local grant for young musicians wishing to pursue further education in instrumental or vocal music as either a college major or as participation in further university musical studies. The Wimberley Valley Big Band (WVBB) is committed to offering educational opportunities in both participation in the WVBB rehearsals and performances as well as post-secondary musical education and performance.
Applications will be considered from students who meet all the following criteria:
- Student must be either a senior at a secondary (high school) or post-secondary (university) student in good standing.
- Student must commit to pursuing further musical education or musical participation within the next school term.
- Student must have used multiple opportunities to rehearse or participate in WVBB rehearsals and performances or both, if possible. Students who play string instruments or participate in choral music must discuss with the WVBB director their participation opportunities.
- The application may be downloaded from the WVBB website (https://www.wimberleyvalleybigband.org/scholarship-form) or on the Wimberley High School website (https://whs.wimberleyisd.net/families/scholarships ) and must be completed and submitted by Monday, April 7, 2025. The application may be submitted via email to hillcountryjazzband@gmail.com. Applications that are late or incomplete will not be qualified for consideration.
Grantees will be announced in early May 2025. When a student is selected for a grant, he or she will be required to supply the WVBB with a proof of enrollment such as a class schedule that reflects his/her commitment to musical studies by August 15, 2025. After receipt of that proof, the grant will be disbursed. In addition, we request a report on how you are doing at the end of your first semester.
The WVBB encourages students to visit our rehearsals and “sit in” with their instrument
(if a part for that instrument exists). Our rehearsal schedule and place are available on the website (wimberleyvalleybigband.org/rehearsals ).
Questions may be directed to hillcountryjazzband@gmail.com.
The WVBB encourages interested and qualified students to apply.
Good luck! The Wimberley Valley Big Band Scholarship Committee
Looking for musicians who play trombone!
If you are interested, please contact us at:
hillcountryjazzband@gmail.com
Mission Statement
The Wimberley Valley Big Band is a community-based, volunteer group of quality musicians who bring big band dance and jazz music to the local area. Operating as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization , this multigenerational group of talented musicians offers free dances to the community as well as performing at fundraising events for other local organizations and offering educational opportunities. All inquiries for tickets can be handled by e-mail to
wimbigband@gmail.com.