Drew Trapani is a retired orthodontist, but he’s not retiring from the music scene anytime soon.
“I was a professional drummer in Chicago for 45 years,” he said.
Now, the Siesta Key resident is a member of the Manatee Community Concert Band. Residents don't have to live in Manatee County to join, and anyone from students to seniors are welcome.
Trapani and about 40 other members played under the pavilion at Waterside Place on Aug. 27 for the monthly installment of the music series, Sights and Sounds.
The performance attracted about 75 people. The band played classics from Ray Charles, Henry Mancini and Glenn Miller.
Lakewood Ranch residents Marilyn and Marty Munce were tapping their toes along with the music. They were ready for a standing room only crowd and brought their own chairs.
“We attend most of the Sights and Sounds concerts, and also the music on Friday nights,” Marty Munce said. “I would put us in the category of regulars.”
Lakewood Ranch residents Marilyn and Marty Munce are regulars at Waterside Place.
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Siesta Key resident Drew Trapani, playing drums, is a retired orthodontist.
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About 75 people attend Sights and Sounds at Waterside Place on Aug. 27.
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Parrish resident Stacy Major plays flute with the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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Lakewood Ranch residents Susan Batchelder and John Adamski enjoy the music at Waterside Place on Aug. 27.
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Conductor Lynn Cleary leads the Manatee Community Concert Band at Waterside Place on Aug. 27.
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Waterside Place residents William Insinga and Tayler Hoffman are accompanied by 5-year-old Rudy and 3-year-old Lenny.
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Lakewood Ranch residents Brian Moreland and Tracey Baron are in the audience to cheer for trumpet player Kristine Marsh.
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Lakewood Ranch residents Frank and Paula Quinn are entertaining Paula Quinn's sister, Bevery Kelly, who is visiting from Boston.
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The Manatee Community Concert Band plays at Waterside Place on Aug. 27
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Alfi, short for fettuccini alfredo, tries to sing along to Moon River.
Lesley Dwyer is a staff writer for East County and a graduate of the University of South Florida. After earning a bachelor’s degree in professional and technical writing, she freelanced for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Lesley has lived in the Sarasota area for over 25 years.
