About Us
Meet our Members, our Director, and our Executive Members!
Musical Director
South Fraser Community Band is looking for a new Music Director
The South Fraser Community Band (SFCB) is searching for a new Music Director starting in September 2026.
The Band currently has about 35 musicians representing a broad spectrum of backgrounds from students and working professionals to retirees. Our musicians have a range of musical ability from extensive musical backgrounds on multiple instruments through to some who have reconnected with their instruments after several decades. We perform a Level 3–4 concert band repertoire.
The Band rehearses every Thursday evening from mid-September to early June (except for school closure dates) at Earl Marriott Secondary School in South Surrey. We usually perform about 7 concerts each year, including the Ladner Bandfest.
We are looking for an engaging Music Director who can respectfully inspire our musicians and engage with our audiences. Our musicians all work hard on their instrument to improve their technical skills and to learn their music between rehearsals. Our audiences, which are often in Seniors Residences, are looking for interesting performance which includes some music that they are familiar with and connects with them.
If you or somebody you know is interested in leading the SFCB Band, please connect with the search committee. Send a brief introduction, your musical/conducting experience, and (if available) a sample video of your conducting to. [email protected]
We look forward to meeting someone who shares our love of music and community!
Our History
The South Fraser Community Band (SFCB) has been providing music throughout the lower mainland since 1989. We were originally founded by Koert and Gerritt Arink as the Surrey Community Concert Band in 1989. In 1990 we changed our name to the South Fraser Community Band.
Our Members
Our current membership consists of approximately 25 people. We represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds including nurses, school teachers, scientists, engineers, housewives, students and senior citizens. Members have a wide range of musical ability, some boast an extensive musical background, many have picked up their instrument after several decades absence.
Our Executive Members
All executive positions in the South Fraser Community Band are strictly voluntary. Thanks to all our executive members for their support and hard work!
- President - Rick Fox
- Vice-President - Susan Collerman
- Secretary - Keith Christofferson
- Treasurer - Christiene Santic
- Membership Liason - Pauline Llewellyn
- Members at Large - Edie Doepker
- Librarians - Mary Cullen and Bob Butula
