About the Bellevue Community Band
The Bellevue Community Band (BCB) is a 70+ member adult symphonic band with membership drawn from the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The band has a rich history of musical excellence. David Pitt, the Bellevue Community Band's Conductor and Artistic Director, provides musical leadership over the band's eleven-month season.
Our History
Bellevue Community Band was founded in 1962 and led for forty years by the late Bob Duvall. Bob Duvall taught in the Bellevue School District, directed the Bellevue Community Band and Olympia's American Legion Band, and was administrator and associate conductor of the Birch Bay Band Workshop. He served on the Board of Directors for the National Band Association as Elementary & Junior High representative and as the Northwest Chairman in 1982, receiving their "Citation of Excellence" for his work with school and community bands. He was the founding president of the Washington State Association of Community Bands and served as its president until 2000. Bob was elected to the Northwest Bandmasters Association, served as Trustee for the Windjammers, and was inducted into the Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 1998. Under Mr. Devall's baton, the BCB grew both in size and reputation. Bob died in 2002. It is with the greatest affection, pride, and gratitude that he is remembered by the fortunate people who knew him.
The Bellevue Community Band provides an outlet for instrumental musicians who wish to continue music after their school experience. The band performs year-round for the public and at special events. The BCB is an all-volunteer ensemble and is a registered non-profit organization.
Our Directors
David Pitt, Director
David Pitt was named artistic director of the Bellevue Community Band in the Fall of 2023. Dave received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music from C.S.U. Long Beach in 1980 and his Master’s Degree in Music Education from the American Band College of Southern Oregon University in 1997. He spent the 80’s teaching instrumental and choral music at Marina and Estancia High Schools in southern California, the 90’s teaching instrumental music in grades 5-12 in Fort Bragg Middle and High Schools in Fort Bragg, California, and has been at Skyline High School in Sammamish since 1998. At Skyline, Dave directs the Jazz Ensemble, the Symphonic and Concert Bands, the Percussion Ensemble, and the Pep Band. During the SHS Spring Musicals, Dave serves as the musical director and conductor, as well.
As a performer, Dave has spent the last decade performing with the Puget Brass, BrassBand Northwest, Washington Wind Symphony, and the Seattle Wind Symphony (though NOT simultaneously!). He has adjudicated at both high school and middle school festivals, and has served as a judge for the Washington State Solo & Ensemble Finals (Tubas/Euphoniums) three times in the last ten years.
Past Directors:
Robert Duvall 1962-2002: Director, BCB Founder
Elmer Peters 1990-2002: Assistant Director
Peter Haberman 2002-2006: Director
Phillip Donley 2006-2010: Director
Dennis Bloomfield 2010-2023: Director
Judi Rogers 2010-2023: Assistant Director
Board Officers:
President: open position -Vice President: Ross Klein - Baritone Saxophone
Secretary: Susan Holley - Bassoon
Treasurer: Kurt Frey - Tuba
Board Member: Mark Davey - Trumpet/Cornet
Board Member: Joann Chickering - Bb Clarinet
Board Member: Kendra Rosencrans - Alto Saxophone
Board Member: Jeff Newell - Trombone