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It’s with great sadness I bring you news of the passing of a true Columbus City Band legend. John Marshall, a 68-year CCB member, passed away Friday evening. He was 83. [Updated 7/11] The showing is 4-7:30 p.m. Monday and…

Reminder: We do have rehearsal tonight. It’s the last one before the Bartholomew County Fair concert. So be there for practice as well as to pick up your parking pass for next Monday’s gig. And another thing: If you need…

There will be no band rehearsal on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Rehearsals resume Monday, June 7 — with just three to go before the Brownstown Patriotic Program. Remember: We’ll now be parking on the east end of the middle…

Excerpt from Columbus Republic editorial on Sunday, May 23, 2010: “The apparent demise of Popfest has cast a shadow over the Columbus arts community. “So far, no organizers or sponsors have stepped forward to stage the 30-year-old popular summertime musical…

Attention, CCBers: Due to meteorological conditions beyond our control, rehearsal is canceled tonight (2/15). Look forward to thawing out next week as we break out music for our Spring Concert. Stay safe out there and see you next week!

Great concert today! Rehearsals resume for our Spring Concert Monday night. However, we’re keeping an eye on the snow. We’ll send an e-mail out and post a note here on the site about whether we cancel rehearsal. Stay safe and…

Major Jerry Curtright with the Columbus Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring bells or perform holiday tunes at some of their locations over the holidays. The ringing begins next Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). Shifts are available Monday…