Member Name:

Virginia (Ginny) DeNise

Year Joined Community Band:

1990

Spouse / Sig Other, Children:

Richard (Dick)/3 grown children, 10 grandchildren

Work / Profession (if retired, former):

Retired tax preparer.

Personal Pursuits:

(such as: sports/recreation, volunteer work, hobbies, crafts, family activities, special accomplishments)

Church: choir, bell choir, treasurer

Red Cross local disaster volunteer

Grandchildren (2 in U. S. Army)

Reading and crossword puzzles

Music Background:

(such as: your start, experience, education, mentor, inspiration, interesting or humorous personal story, accomplishments)

I started on piano at age 7, started clarinet around age 12. Switched to french horn, played in band (hated marching and playing at the same time). Went to All State for orchestra. Took summer lessons on flute, tuba, drums. Stopped horn when no longer had access to instrument. Bill Percival recruited me and found a horn for me (I had played in community band summers in high school). When I was discouraged with that horn, the music director at church acquired a horn for church and gave me life use.

Other Bands Play(ed) With:

Honeoye Community Band (June-August)

What you most enjoy, or find especially fulfilling, about being a part of Community Band:

I like the variety of music played and the range of challenge. I appreciate the talent and skill of so many members. It makes it fun to do my best.

Of the music we play, is there a type or piece that is your favorite:

The classical pieces are my favorites-Procession of the Nobles, 1812 Overture, William Tell, etc., etc.