Welcome back!

Happy New Year! Just a reminder that rehearsals resume 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4. See you then!

Details for Dec. 6 concert

‘Tis the season to break out your Yuletide bling. Our final concert of the year is Dec. 6 at the Commons, 300 Washington St. in downtown Columbus. There is a parking garage just north of the Commons (4th and Jackson).   Admission, as always,…

Memorial and services for Valeria Pemberton

The Columbus City Band lost a talented long-time member Monday, oboist Valeria Pemberton. A loving obituary ran in The Columbus Republic. The calling will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Jewell-Rittman Funeral Home, 3855 25th St. in…

Details for concert on Sunday, Oct. 18

Our first concert of the 2015-16 season is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Commons, 300 Washington St., in Columbus. Street-side parking is available, as well as plenty of free parking in the garage just north of the…

No rehearsal Monday, concert July 28

Our last concert of the season is at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Brownstown Tuesday, July 28. For the concert, please help load and unload at the school and at the fair. More hands make much quicker work! Load at…

The 411 on the July 13 Bartholomew County Fair concert

Our Bartholomew County Fair concert is Monday, July 13, at the fairgrounds south of Columbus on Hwy. 11. We’ll perform in the David Boll Theater, attached to the 4-H Community Building on the southwest end of the fairgrounds. We’ll be…

Details for the 2015 Brownstown Patriotic Program

Sunday’s patriotic concert will be on the courthouse square in Brownstown, on U.S. 50 between Walnut and Cross streets. It’s a good idea to bring some water. Also, the courthouse should be unlocked, and there are bathrooms inside. The schedule:…

Happy no-rehearsal Memorial Day!

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no band rehearsal Monday, May 25. Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll resume the fun Monday, June 1. See you all then!

Ivy Tech graduation at Franklin Middle School May 9

Saturday is Ivy Tech graduation in Franklin. Here are the when’s and where’s: When to be where: Load at Central Middle School in Columbus: 8 a.m. Call time: 9 a.m. Tune-up: 9:20 a.m. Pre-game music: 9:30 a.m. Some announcements for…

April 12 concert at The Commons

Our concert tomorrow is at the Commons. Here’s our time line Load: 12:30 p.m. from Central Middle School In seats: 1:30 p.m. Concert: 2 p.m. Reload: Please help tear down after and re-unload at the school. Attire Men: Black pants,…

Details for Feb. 15 concert

Next up is our Sunday, Feb. 15, concert at The Commons. 300 Washington St., Columbus. Recommended parking is in the parking garage, just north. WHEN Loading: 12:30 p.m. from Central MS — please help! In seats: 1:30 p.m. Be PROMPT as…

Get those chops ready to go

Columbus City Band rehearsals resume at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, with Dick Parman at the helm until Steve’s back from warmer weather regions. Dec. 14 concert download: