Happy holidays from Steve

Great concert yesterday. The band’s quality of sound improves each time we gather. And the church, Asbury UM, acoustics are a definite plus … in spite of the logistical challenges. Enough of the “shop” talk. Needless to say, the audience…

Holiday Concert this Sunday

The Holiday Concert is this Sunday, Dec. 14, 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…

Fall concert

It’s time to kick off the 2008 season with our fall concert, Sunday, Oct. 19. Loading: 12:45 p.m.  — Help is needed! Be in seats: 1:30 p.m. Downbeat: 2 p.m. Location: Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St., Columbus, Ind.…

Roll out that barrel!

Be sure to catch the Schulhaus 4 + 3 during the Seymour Oktoberfest Oct. 2, 3 and 4. More info: www.seymouroktoberfest.com Coverage of Saturday’s performance from The Seymour Tribune.

A new CCB season starts Monday

Time to chop chop! REHEARSALS resume at 7 p.m. Monday at Central Middle School. CONCERT: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in Crothersville. Be there by 1:30 p.m. ATTIRE: Summer band shirts and black pants/skirt/shorts DIRECTIONS: Distance is about 35 miles…

Know a 3/4 string bass?

Hope you’re all having a great August. Here’s a Band Classified sent by Jessica Vogel, if anyone has a tip: hey! i have a friend that is looking for a 3/4 string bass for her daughter who is starting in…

Send your CCB photos

Did you or someone you know take photos at this season’s concerts? We’d like to add a photo page to this site. Send your photos to webmaster@columbuscityband.org. Please ID who’s in the photo and indicate at which concert it was…

From the director

Coda I hope you, as members of the Columbus City Band, enjoyed the concert last night as much as I did. You played well, and the interaction between the audience and the band was exciting. What a fun evening. In…

Bartholomew Co Fair

Location: Just south of Columbus on Hwy 11 in the Community/Boll Building on the west end of the fair Enter: Use the south entrance with the stoplight Load time: 5:45 at the band room Call time:  6:30 p.m. Downbeat:  7…

Doubleheader: Popfest and Brownstown

FRIDAY: Popfest Location: Downtown Columbus, between the library and First Christian Church Load: 5:45 at the band room — please help! Be in your seat by: 6:30 p.m. Baton goes down: 7 p.m. Reload afterward SUNDAY: Brownstown Patriotic Program Location:…

Great concert

Good job at McDowell tonight, everyone! Remember, no practice Monday. Enjoy Memorial Day and see you back at rehearsal June 2.

MacDowell Graduation 5/22/08

Thursday is the MacDowell Graduation. Be on time so the lift doesn’t leave without you! Location: Columbus North High School auditorium 1400 25th St. Be in your seat by: 5:30 p.m. Elevator goes down: 5:45 p.m. Downbeat: 6 p.m. Winter…