Wonderful program yesterday. Kind of a hectic beginning being locked out of the church. Chuck VanNatta was very apologetic for the inconvenience. I look forward to returning to the downtown area once the new Commons is open and available. I…
The Holiday Concert is this Sunday, Dec. 13, at Asbury UMC. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
Great concert last night at Donner Park! Please note, the schedule at right has some updated dates through to the next county fair season.
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…
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,…
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…