Pride Bands Alliance

### Context Profile for Pride Bands Alliance

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Pride Bands Alliance aims to serve LGBTQ+ community bands by promoting music, visibility, and pride. They strive to create inclusive opportunities for musicians within the LGBTQ+ community to perform and connect.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on fostering a sense of community and belonging through music, particularly during significant events like WorldPride, emphasizing inclusivity and representation.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: The organization organizes massed band performances at major events, such as the upcoming 2025 WorldPride in Washington, DC. This includes participation in parades and optional performances at festivals.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: They conduct fundraising activities to support their events, ensuring that registration is free to enhance accessibility.
   - **Community Programs**: They encourage participation from individuals aged 18 and up, promoting leadership roles within the organization.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **friendly**, **enthusiastic**, and **inspiring**, utilizing an inclusive language that encourages participation and excitement. The use of exclamation points and emojis (like 🎉) adds a celebratory feel to their communications.
   - The language is accessible and welcoming, aiming to create a sense of community and belonging among participants.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - **Frequency**: Emojis are used frequently in communications, particularly in event promotions (e.g., 🎉 for excitement).
   - **Types**: Commonly used emojis include celebratory symbols (🎉) and location markers (📍), which enhance the emotional appeal and engagement of the content.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not provided on the website.
   - **Scale**: The organization has a single campaign form and has sent out at least one email campaign to more than 10 contacts.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed, the organization emphasizes the importance of participation and community engagement.
   - **Volunteer Info**: They encourage individuals to take on leadership roles and actively participate in events.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Maintain a friendly and inclusive tone, using accessible language that resonates with the LGBTQ+ community.
   - **Structure**: Use clear headings and bullet points for easy readability, especially when detailing event information.
   - **Engagement**: Incorporate emojis and exclamation points to convey excitement and enthusiasm.
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage participation with clear calls to action, such as registration links and event details.

This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Pride Bands Alliance, enabling AI assistants to generate tailored and engaging content that aligns with the organization's mission and values.

Piccolo

Flute

Clarinet (Bb soprano)

Bass Clarinet (Bb)

Alto Sax (Eb)

Tenor Sax (Bb)

Bari Sax (Eb)

Mellophone / Marching French Horn

Trumpet (Bb)

Trombone

Bass Trombone

Euphonium / Baritone

Sousaphone

Perc - Snare

Perc - Bass Drum

Perc - Tenors

Perc - Cymbals

Free Registration and $10 Shirt.
Please see Drumline Captain for specifics.

Perc - Mallets

Free Registration and $10 Shirt.
Tambourine, Cowbell, ect.  Please see Drumline Captain for specifics.

Perc - Aux

Perc - Other

Color Guard - Flag

Free Registration and $10 Shirt.
All Twirlers are to bring their own batons.

Color Guard - Twirler

Color Guard - Dance/Pom

Free Registration and $10 Shirt.
(Option for those who have already been currently assigned.)

Drum Major

Free Registration and $10 Shirt.
Non-Performing Member.  These include individuals who are able to assist with water, banner, and similar necessities.

Volunteer

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your registration greatly helps our mission. 🚀 If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Courtney von Bergencourtney.vonbergen@pridebands.org

🎉 Excitement is in the air! 🎉  Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Pride Bands Alliance's massed band performance in <a href="https://worldpridedc.org/">WorldPride</a> DC 2025!There are two events that we have the opportunity to take part in! - DC WorldPride Parade - Saturday, June 7th, with a step-off time of 1:00 pm ET, at 14th Street and T Street, NW.  - Optional Performance Opportunities - Sunday, June 8th at the Capital Pride Festival.   It's an event like no other, and we're going to be a band like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Our exact performance times, locations, and details are still under construction with the event organizers so more specific details will be coming soon. To participate in the Saturday Parade, please plan to arrive no later than Friday night on June 6th by 5pm, and leave no earlier than Sunday, June 8th (plan to be in DC for the full day Saturday).  Rehearsal(s) will take place before performance.  If you would like to participate in the "optional" Sunday performance activities, please plan to leave no earlier than Monday, June 9th (plan to be in DC for the full Sunday as well).    General RegistrationRegistration is open to anyone 18 years old and up! Please click on the link provided below to register your general information, instrument, shirt size, and other information as necessary. We are striving to make this event as inclusive and affordable as possible; t-shirts are $10 each and registration is FREE. You are also encouraged to request a leadership position if you are interested and we will be in contact with you after receiving your registration. If you are able or willing to make an in kind donation to this event, there will be an option toward the end of the registration. Hotel RegistrationPlease note that hotel registration is SEPARATE from this form.We will be staying at the following: Hilton Arlington Towers950 N. Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22203 The hotel is conveniently located next to the <a href="https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/ballston.cfm">Ballston Metro</a> for easy public transportation access into Washington D.C.   The room block is available from Thursday, June 5th to Monday June 9th on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please see below for registration details: Group dates: June 5-9, 2025Group code: PBAReservations must be made by: May 6, 2025Booking Link: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/dcavahf-pba-1a75375d-ca54-4998-a71b-f80681133678/">PRIDE BANDS ALLIANCE </a>Reservation Hotline: 1-800-445-8667 TransportationEach registrant is responsible for their personal transportation to/from Washington DC and for getting around town throughout the weekend. Those with percussion or large instruments will have a storage option near the parade step off.  Local airports include <a href="https://www.flydulles.com/">Dulles International Airport (IAD</a>) as well as <a href="https://www.flyreagan.com/">Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)</a>. SafetyThe event host, <a href="https://www.capitalpride.org/">Capital Pride Alliance</a>, is working diligently with local authorities to ensure this will be a safe event for all in attendance. Pride Bands Alliance is continuing to work with the organizers on the details of this plan as events continue to unfold in the area. This event is an opportunity for those who want to take it. We also respect and understand that others may not want to take the risk of attending such an event at this time. Pride Bands Alliance strives to serve LGBTQ+ community bands with Music, Visibility, and Pride. <a href="https://worldpridedc.org/">WorldPride</a> is one of many opportunities to fulfil our mission. If you choose to pass on this performance, we will always welcome you at another event. NightlifeWashington D.C. has a very vibrant and engaging queer scene around the clock!  For your benefit, here is a google map of all kinds of LGBTQ+ destinations across Washington!  <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QVwS844inYpGU5aGHKHl_xJ6OiFdj6vlq7e81KuCTeA/edit?tab=t.0">DC LGBTQ+ List </a>and <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1OMKGtfAP0YLv3vv5o-TUtzVwiTYMYIs&amp;ll=38.913880018901665%2C-77.022329384317&amp;z=16">Map </a>Links Here! Pride Bands Alliance has been working hard behind the scenes to help make this special event possible by not charging for any registration fees.  Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable. Pride Bands AllianceSpecial Events Committee