A word or three from Steve
First off, Jo and I would like to thank band members for the generous Christmas card, and the many good wishes and witty comments. We enjoyed reading all of them, and will definitely enjoy the enclosed gift cards. It goes…
First off, Jo and I would like to thank band members for the generous Christmas card, and the many good wishes and witty comments. We enjoyed reading all of them, and will definitely enjoy the enclosed gift cards. It goes…
The Holiday Concert is this Sunday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Loading: 12:45 p.m. from Central MS — please help! In seats: 1:30 p.m. Concert begins: 2 p.m. Reload: Afterward, please help reload the truck and unload at the school…
The Spring Concert is this Sunday, April 18, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St. in Columbus. Loading: 12:45 p.m. from Central MS — please help! In seats: 1:30 p.m. Concert begins: 2 p.m. Reload: Afterward, please help reload…
For the fall concert, we’ll be playing a tribute to John Marshall and other former band members, composed by our own Shawn Bentz. As we rehearse just a couple more times before the concert, here is a synthesized version to…
Great job, CCBers! The Jackson County Fair always is one of our best crowds, and it didn’t disappoint. It was a wonderful finale to another season of great performances. Enjoy your month off, and we’ll see you when rehearsals resume…
Monday is our final rehearsal of the season, and Tuesday is our final concert at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Brownstown — always one of our most enthusiastic crowds. Traffic gets heavy and parking gets distant, so be sure to…
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…
We’re kicking off food-on-a-stick season with Monday’s concert at the Bartholomew County Fair. Note that a couple of changes are in store for this year. Concert is Monday, July 12, at the fairgrounds south of Columbus on Hwy 11. Load:…
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…
Sunday’s concert is on the courthouse square in Brownstown, on U.S. 50 between Walnut and Cross streets. Equipment: We need help to load/unload at Central Middle School. Load at CMS: 12:15 p.m., get the trailer on the road by 12:30…
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…