Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Week 7 - August 1 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its seventh concert of the 2018 season on Wednesday, August 1 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.  In case of rain, the performance will move to the Central Park Elementary School auditorium.


The following musical selections will be presented:

The American Way................Edwin Franko Goldman, arr. C. Carter

Summer's End.......................................................William E. Rhoads

Citadel, Concert March..............................................Frank Erickson

The Perfect Storm.........James Horner, John B. Dykes, Cecil Milner

Clarinet Polka......................................................arr. Bruce R. Smith

Intermission

Rise and Shine!........................................................Donald I. Moore

Autumn Leaves.......Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prevert, Joseph Kosma

The Fairest of the Fair....................John Philip Sousa, ed. F. Fennell

Selections from "Mary Poppins"..Richard M. & Robert B. Sherman

America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord


Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Week 6 - July 25 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its sixth concert of the 2018 season on Wednesday, July 25 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.  In case of rain, the concert will move to the Central Elementary School auditorium.


The following musical selections will be presented:

Jubilee, Concert March................................................George Kenny

Athenian Festival, Overture.......................................Robert M. Barr

Lawrence Milk Plays Guy Lombago.........C. DeCamp & J. Houston

Rhythms and Riffs.....................................................Brian Balmages

His Honor...........................................Henry Fillmore, ed. F. Fennell

Intermission

Titus Overture.............................W.A. Mozart, ed. R.L. Moehlmann

Caribbean Carnival.................................................David Bobrowitz

Into the Storm..........................................................Robert W. Smith

The Liberty Bell March....................John Philip Sousa, ed. K. Brion

America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star=Spangled Banner....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord


Steve DeRees, Director

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Week 5 - July 18 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its fifth concert of the 2018 season on Wednesday, July 18 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.  In case of rain, the concert will move to the Central Elementary School auditorium.


The following musical selections will be performed:

The Footlifter.............................................................Henry Fillmore

Swedish Folk Suite.......................................................Eric Osterling

Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Novelty..........................Merle J. Issac

Variations on a Korean Folk Song.....................John Barnes Chance

International Accord March........Edwin F. Goldman, arr. E. Leidzen

Intermission

Selections from "Rocky"....Bill Conti, Carol Conners, Ayn Robbins

Africa......................................................David Paich & Jeff Porcaro

Selections from "The Music Man"..Meredith Willson, arr. P.J. Lang

The Pride of the Wolverines...........John Philip Sousa, arr. F. Fennell

America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord

Monday, July 16, 2018

Week 5 - July 16 Rehearsal

Chemical City Band Performers,

Our rehearsal will be at Midland High School tonight at 7:00 PM.  Normally we meet at Dow High School, but without electrical power, that would be difficult.  Access to MHS via Eastman Road (also under construction) is maintained, but it might be easier to approach from Swede.  The band room is on the east end of the building.  See you all at 7.

Rich Harner

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Week 4 - July 11 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its fourth concert of the 2018 season on Wednesday, July 11 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.  In case of rain, the concert will move to the Central Elementary School auditorium.


The following musical selections will be presented:

Royal Processional.................................................John J. Morrissey

The Shadow of Your Smile..............Paul Webster & Johnny Mandel

Religioso..................................................................Vaclav Nelhybel

Selections from "The Sound of Music".......Richard Rogers & Oscar
     Barbara Jacques, vocal soloist                    Hammerstein, arr. R.R. Bennett

Intermission

The Trombone King............................Karl L. King, ed. J.P. Paynter

An Irish Rhapsody....................................................Clare Grundman

The Peanut Vendor.......................Moises Simons, arr. J.J. Morrissey

The Picadore March...............................................John Philip Sousa

America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord


Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Week 3 - July 4 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its third concert of the 2018 season on Wednesday, July 4 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.  In case of rain, the concert will move to the Central Elementary School auditorium.


The following musical selections will be presented:

Miss Liberty March.................................................John Edmondson

New England Chronicle...............................................Philip Gordon

Shenandoah......................................................arr. James D. Ployhar

Freedom Overture...................................................John Edmondson

Intermission

God Bless America............................Irving Berlin, arr. F.D. Cofield

Let Freedom Ring!.................................................arr. Paul Jennings

Salute to America's Finest.....................................arr. Paul Lavender

America, the Beautiful....................Samuel A. Ward, arr. C. Dragon

The Stars and Stripes Forever................................John Philip Sousa

The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord


Our 109th Season


Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Week 2 - June 27 Concert

UPDATE: The concert tonight will be held in the Central Park Elementary School auditorium due to the inclement weather.

 The Chemical City Band will perform its second concert of the 2018 season on Wednesday, June 27 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Central Park Elementary School auditorium.


The following musical selections will be presented:

Downing Street March..................................................Barry Kopetz

Italian Polka.............................Sergei Rachmaninoff, arr. E. Leidzen

S'cool Room Dixie...........................................Clement Wiedinmyer

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi"....................John Williams, arr. J. Vinson

Intermission

Deep River Medley............................................arr. Dana F. Everson

Theme from "The Incredibles".....Michael Giacchino, arr. P. Murtha

Overture for Winds......................................................Charles Carter

King Cotton March.........................John Philip Sousa, ed. F. Fennell

America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord


Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Week 1 - June 20 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its first concert of the 2018 season on Wednesday, June 20 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.


The following musical selections will be presented:

Bosnian Folk Songs.......................................................Fred J. Allen

The Magic of Harry Potter.....................................arr. Michael Story

Journey Into Diablo Canyon........................................David Shaffer

Under the Double Eagle .............Josef Franz Wagner, arr. A. Glover

Intermission

The Rifle Regiment March.............John Philip Sousa, ed. F. Fennell

Mt. Everest...............................................................Rossano Galante

Overcome................................................................arr. Bill Locklear

Moscow, 1941...........................................................Brian Balmages

America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord

Since 1910


Monday, June 4, 2018

2018 Season Opening Remarks

With the start of the 2018 Chemical City Band season just 2 weeks away, I want to preview our 109th summer of performances.  As before, all 7 concerts below will occur at the Nicholson-Guenther Band Shell in Midland's Central Park on Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM.  In case of rain, the concert will move to the Central Park Elementary School auditorium.

2018 CCB Concert Dates

June 20
June 27
July 4
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1

Each week we have a single rehearsal on Monday @ 7 PM in the Dow High School music room. This performance schedule requires talented & dedicated musicians who demonstrate excellent sight-reading skills. Steve DeRees will continue as our conductor for this season.  Additional members of the CCB Board of Directors include Susan Gessford, Richard Scott, Gaye Terwillegar, Mara Stewart, and Richard Harner.

The Chemical City Band participated once again in the Give Local fund raiser this year, netting $1,935.95 in contributions and matching funds.  Thanks to all who called in on this single day event!

The Chemical City Band is a non-profit musical organization.  Donations can be made during concerts in either of the 2 snare drums (heads removed) or sent directly to 5709 Tiffany Lane, Midland, MI 48642.  Alternatively, donations towards our long term investment fund can be made to the Midland Area Community Foundation, 76 Ashman Circle, Midland, MI, 48640.  Checks should indicate the "Chemical City Band Endowment Fund #545".

Please check this blog for more news throughout the season.  Additional information including last minute updates can be found on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/chemicalcityband.  Also, check out the Verge section of the Midland Daily News each week.

Hope to see you at the first concert on June 20 at the band shell.