Mission
The San Francisco Pride Band provides for the education and musical development of its members, promotes visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, and with its allies, fosters understanding among diverse communities through public performance.Beyond the formal mission statement, the spirit of SFPB is best captured in the revised lyrics written by founder Jon Sims to a popular Broadway song:If they could see me now, that little home-town clan we're singing and we're playing with this all-gay band.I'd like for all the world to see for a factthat we're a source of power they'll never send back!The closet's empty now, just like it ought to be--the time is right for us, just look around and see!What a set-up, Holy Cow! (They'd never believe it.)If my friends could see me now.If My Friends Could See Me Now (New lyrics by Jon Sims, 1978)