The Allegany Alumni & Friends Band (AAFB) is a community concert band consisting of volunteer musicians from western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. When originally formed in June 2000, the band was comprised entirely of alumni from Allegany Central School. Over the years, though, the band has grown to include many local friends who also share a passion for music.
AAFB plays year-round, but is most busy during the summer months, entertaining audiences at local parks, festivals, parades, and charity events. At each concert, the band plays a combination of traditional marches, circus marches, patriotic music, novelty pieces, and a variety of concert band selections.
AAFB plays year-round, but is most busy during the summer months, entertaining audiences at local parks, festivals, parades, and charity events. At each concert, the band plays a combination of traditional marches, circus marches, patriotic music, novelty pieces, and a variety of concert band selections.
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Harold Williams, a talented percussionist who occasionally played with Allegany Alumni & Friends Band.
RUSHFORD - Harold P. Williams, of 8884 Lower St., passed away Monday (Nov. 29, 2021) in his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1966, in Buffalo, a son of the late Gordon and Louise Penfield Williams.
Harold was an avid drummer and loved musicals. He played in the Rushford Town Band, was a part of the bands OCTaves and AAFB and was active in the Olean Community Theater and the Bradford Little Theater. Harold also enjoyed growing apples and making apple cider.
Surviving are his children, Sydney Williams of Rushford and Stephen Gordon of Rushford; a sister, Sue (David) Garrett of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a brother, Glenn (Linda) Williams of Pickens, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in White Cemetery, Rushford. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N Genesee Str., Fillmore.
RUSHFORD - Harold P. Williams, of 8884 Lower St., passed away Monday (Nov. 29, 2021) in his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1966, in Buffalo, a son of the late Gordon and Louise Penfield Williams.
Harold was an avid drummer and loved musicals. He played in the Rushford Town Band, was a part of the bands OCTaves and AAFB and was active in the Olean Community Theater and the Bradford Little Theater. Harold also enjoyed growing apples and making apple cider.
Surviving are his children, Sydney Williams of Rushford and Stephen Gordon of Rushford; a sister, Sue (David) Garrett of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a brother, Glenn (Linda) Williams of Pickens, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in White Cemetery, Rushford. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N Genesee Str., Fillmore.
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On May 21, 2019, the Allegany Alumni & Friends Band was inducted to the Allegany-Limestone Music & Performing Arts WALL OF FAME. Our nomination was made based on a number of factors, including promoting a love of music, and contributions made within our community.
It is a great honor to be recognized for providing an opportunity for musicians to come together to create music, enriching the community through our performances, and promoting the appreciation of music for all ages. |
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Notes for band members:
* Spring rehearsals have been scheduled. We will be practicing at:
Olean First Baptist Church (133 S. Union St.).
First & third Thursdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. (Note time change.)
Please see the Schedules tab for details.
* Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Board of Directors:
Jim Schultz, Lynn Brook, Patty VanSkiver, Dennis Wymer, Mary Carls,
Rick Youngs, and Nancy Phearsdorf.
* We have extra band shirts if you want another (see Lynn):
* Spring rehearsals have been scheduled. We will be practicing at:
Olean First Baptist Church (133 S. Union St.).
First & third Thursdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. (Note time change.)
Please see the Schedules tab for details.
* Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Board of Directors:
Jim Schultz, Lynn Brook, Patty VanSkiver, Dennis Wymer, Mary Carls,
Rick Youngs, and Nancy Phearsdorf.
* We have extra band shirts if you want another (see Lynn):
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