About
Origins
In 2020 when so many musical groups were canceled, five retired friends
started playing music together in a backyard and garage on Durant Street.
Sometimes they would play in the driveway for neighbors passing by. In 2021 they officially became The Durant Five.
Style
Each member of The Durant Five has taught, played, or continues to play
in other musical groups like Clovis Community Band, New Horizons Band
and Orchestra, Happy Times Jazz Band, and more. They mostly play easy
swing from many decades of the 1900's, but have been known to bring out
a contemporary tune often with a swing style. The Durant Five plays their
own original arrangements primarily by band member Gayden Schorling with contributions from Bill McKee and Archie Radar as well.
Members
Archie Radar (Bass)
MaryLee Levy (Clarinet)
Bill McKee (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
Susan McKee (Ukulele, Keyboard)
Gayden Schorling (Clarinet)