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New officers elected

During last Monday’s rehearsal, our new officers were voted in: President: Leigh Hedger Vice President: Dick Parman Secretary: Ron Duncan Treasurer: Ben Pence Congratulations to them and tremendous thanks to all of our out-going officers for their years of service…

Congrats to Roger the Rain Rider

Roger Wallace, 74, crosses the finish line of the 160-mile Rain Ride on July 18, 2009. Roger Wallace, trombonist, finished another Rain Ride this summer. He completed the 160-mile bike across Indiana along Historic National Route 40 in a mere…

Elections next Monday

Columbus City Band will be holding elections for officers next Monday, Sept. 21. Candidates are: President: Leigh Hedger Vice President: Dick Parman Secretary: Ron Duncan Treasurer: Ben Pence Millions of thanks to our current officers: President: Ted Sharpe Vice President:…

Rehearsal resumes Aug. 31

Dust out those cobwebs. Tooting resumes Monday, Aug. 31. Until then, I recommend a viewing of the video posted below. It might seem a stretch to include it on a community band site, but I’m doing it not so much…

Who’s that drummer?

If you feel like sometimes you can’t make it through one two-hour rehearsal, why not try it for 67 years? According to John Marshall, it’s totally doable. He’s been a staple with the Columbus City Band since he was 15.…

No rehearsal on Memorial Day

Take a load off for Memorial Day. We’ll reconvene next Monday, but please bring a music stand. The junior high band students have a concert that evening and will have them as well as all but our bass drum.