Do you have photos of Mike Gill?

The Chordlighter Chorus is “Remembering Mike Gill” at the opening of their Dec. 4 Christmas show. Mike died of cancer 10 years ago, and they’re looking for photos of him while he played in CCB during the 1990s. Mike was…

Fall Concert Sunday

Our Fall Concert is this Sunday, Oct. 18, at Asbury United Methodist Church. It also will be the maiden voyage of our new 18-foot trailer. You’re encouraged to celebrate by visiting it early at Central Middle School for the trailer-warming…

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:…

Donner Park concert this Saturday

Our next CCB concert is this Saturday at the Donner Park Shelter House in Columbus. Loading: 5:14 p.m. from Central Middle School In seats: 6:30 p.m. Concert: 7-7:30 p.m. Remember to BRING A MUSIC STAND. The playlist for Saturday’s music…

Sept. 12 playlist

The latest on what we’ll be tooting about at Donner Park on Sept. 12: Flourish for Wind Band March of the Women Marines Prelude to Act I Bullets and Bayonets Beguine Festival National Emblem Themes Like Old Times IV Funiculi,…

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…

Jackson County Fair

Location: Jackson County Fairgrounds in Brownstown. Directions: From Seymour, take U.S. 50 west into Brownstown. Go to the second stoplight and turn left. Take last parking entrance at south corner of fairgrounds. Park as directed. Our pavilion is by the…

Bart County Fair

Location: Just south of Columbus on Hwy 11 in the David Boll Theater, attached to the 4-H Community Building on the west end of the fairgrounds Enter: Use the south entrance with the stoplight (West 200 South) and turn right…

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.…