UPDATE: The concert tonight has been CANCELLED due to rain.
Referring to collective memory, this is the first time we have been forced to cancel 3 concerts in one season due to weather.
We will explore the possibility of having alternate venues for all concerts in 2018. Please join us next summer for our 109th season of performances in Central Park at the band shell.
Band Members: Please bring your folder back to the Central Middle School parking lot on Collins Street, starting at 6:45 PM.
The Chemical City Band will perform its final concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, August 2 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Tidewater Concert March.............................................Eric Osterling
Stardust.................Hoagy Carmichael, arr. N. Wayland, adpt. J. Hall
Trumpets Four.............................................................Elmer Ramsey
Montana.................................................................Jan Van der Roost
Intermission
Brighton Beach Concert March............................William P. Latham
Summertime....................................George Gershwin, arr. C. Custer
The Light Fantastic................................................Leonard B. Smith
Sounds of the Carpenters........................................arr. John Cacavas
The High School Cadets March.............................John Philip Sousa
Into The Clouds!.................................................Richard L. Saucedo
America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord
The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Week 6 - July 26 Concert
UPDATE: Concert is cancelled due to weather
The Chemical City Band will perform its 6th concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, July 26 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
The combined concert with the Auburn Community Band last week (July 19) was taped by MCTV and currently streaming on-line. A DVD copy is also available to the local community for $10. If interested, just stop in at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library mezzanine office to reserve one.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Northern Lights...............................................................Larry Neeck
Kentucky Sunrise.........................................Karl King, arr. R. Foster
Stardust.................Hoagy Carmichael, arr. N. Wayland, adpt. J. Hall
The Water is Wide...........................................arr. Darren W. Jenkins
Montana.................................................................Jan Van der Roost
Intermission
Porter's Catalina Band....................Dwight McCaughey, ed. T. Rhea
Woodland Hills...............................................................Ed Huckeby
Pilgrim's Chorus, "Tannhauser"..........Richard Wagner, arr. A. Reed
Eighties Flashback....................................................arr. Paul Murtha
The Corcoran Cadets 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
The Chemical City Band will perform its 6th concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, July 26 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
The combined concert with the Auburn Community Band last week (July 19) was taped by MCTV and currently streaming on-line. A DVD copy is also available to the local community for $10. If interested, just stop in at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library mezzanine office to reserve one.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Northern Lights...............................................................Larry Neeck
Kentucky Sunrise.........................................Karl King, arr. R. Foster
Stardust.................Hoagy Carmichael, arr. N. Wayland, adpt. J. Hall
The Water is Wide...........................................arr. Darren W. Jenkins
Montana.................................................................Jan Van der Roost
Intermission
Porter's Catalina Band....................Dwight McCaughey, ed. T. Rhea
Woodland Hills...............................................................Ed Huckeby
Pilgrim's Chorus, "Tannhauser"..........Richard Wagner, arr. A. Reed
Eighties Flashback....................................................arr. Paul Murtha
The Corcoran Cadets 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 18, 2017
Week 5 - July 19 Concert
The Chemical City Band will perform its 5th concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, July 19 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
This week we share the stage with the Auburn Community Band of Auburn, Indiana (http://www.acbindiana.com). This group is traveling to Midland by bus as part of their 35th anniversary festivities. They will tour the Midland Center for the Arts and have dinner at the Midland First United Methodist Church before the concert.
In case of rain, the performance will be moved to the Northeast Middle School gymnasium. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute details.
The following musical selections will be presented:
It Don't Mean A Thing...........................Duke Ellington, arr. J. Moss
God's Country..........................................................Rossano Galante
Tales of Sea and Sail.......................................................Larry Neeck
Procession of Nobles.....Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. E. Leidzen
Fantasy Adventure at the Movies.................................arr. M. Brown
Arsenal, Concert March.........................................Jan Van der Roost
Washington Post March.........................................John Philip Sousa
Elegy for the U.S.S. Arizona.................................Larry MacTaggart
America, the Beautiful.........Samuel Augustus Ward, arr. C. Dragon
The Star-Spangled Banner...............................arr. John Philip Sousa
This week we share the stage with the Auburn Community Band of Auburn, Indiana (http://www.acbindiana.com). This group is traveling to Midland by bus as part of their 35th anniversary festivities. They will tour the Midland Center for the Arts and have dinner at the Midland First United Methodist Church before the concert.
In case of rain, the performance will be moved to the Northeast Middle School gymnasium. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute details.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Auburn Community Band
Don Riley, Director
It Don't Mean A Thing...........................Duke Ellington, arr. J. Moss
God's Country..........................................................Rossano Galante
Tales of Sea and Sail.......................................................Larry Neeck
Chemical City Band
Steve DeRees, Director
Procession of Nobles.....Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. E. Leidzen
Fantasy Adventure at the Movies.................................arr. M. Brown
Arsenal, Concert March.........................................Jan Van der Roost
Combined Bands
Directors TBD
Washington Post March.........................................John Philip Sousa
Elegy for the U.S.S. Arizona.................................Larry MacTaggart
America, the Beautiful.........Samuel Augustus Ward, arr. C. Dragon
The Star-Spangled Banner...............................arr. John Philip Sousa
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Week 4 - July 12 Concert
The Chemical City Band will perform its 4th the concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, July 12 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
Precipitation is forecast once again during the concert. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute details. If rain prevents us from playing at the band shell, the concert will be canceled.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Sea Songs.......................Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. R. Longfield
The Girl from Ipanema.....Jobim, Gimbel, & Moraes, arr. J. Ployhar
Alla Barocco............................Caesar Giovannini, arr. W. Robinson
Golden Jubilee March....................John Philip Sousa, arr. F. Fennell
Intermission
The Entertainer, A Ragtime Two-Step.......Scott Joplin, arr. A. Reed
Ammerland..................................................................Jacob de Haan
Silver Winds...................................................................Victor Lopez
Orange Bowl March...................................................Henry Fillmore
America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord
The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord
Precipitation is forecast once again during the concert. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute details. If rain prevents us from playing at the band shell, the concert will be canceled.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Sea Songs.......................Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. R. Longfield
The Girl from Ipanema.....Jobim, Gimbel, & Moraes, arr. J. Ployhar
Alla Barocco............................Caesar Giovannini, arr. W. Robinson
Golden Jubilee March....................John Philip Sousa, arr. F. Fennell
Intermission
The Entertainer, A Ragtime Two-Step.......Scott Joplin, arr. A. Reed
Ammerland..................................................................Jacob de Haan
Silver Winds...................................................................Victor Lopez
Orange Bowl March...................................................Henry Fillmore
America, the Beautiful.................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord
The Star-Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Week 3 - July 5 Concert
The Chemical City Band will perform its 3rd concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, July 5 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
Fortunately, rain should not be an issue this week. Parking is open on Collins Street near the continuing construction, and also south of the band shell (over the hill).
The following musical selections will be presented:
Yankee Doodle Dandy................George M. Cohan, arr. E. Osterling
Panorama U.S.A.....................................................James D. Ployhar
Let Freedom Ring (My Country, 'Tis of Thee).....arr. James Curnow
The Liberty Bell March...................John Philip Sousa, arr. M. Story
Intermission
Americans We March.........................Henry Fillmore, ed. F. Fennell
Themes Like Old Times III..........................................arr. W. Barker
Upon These Grounds...............................................John Tatgenhorst
Salute to America's Finest.........................................arr. P. Lavender
The Stars and Stripes Forever................................John Philip Sousa
America the Beautiful..................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord
The Star Spangled Banner.....John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord
Fortunately, rain should not be an issue this week. Parking is open on Collins Street near the continuing construction, and also south of the band shell (over the hill).
The following musical selections will be presented:
Yankee Doodle Dandy................George M. Cohan, arr. E. Osterling
Panorama U.S.A.....................................................James D. Ployhar
Let Freedom Ring (My Country, 'Tis of Thee).....arr. James Curnow
The Liberty Bell March...................John Philip Sousa, arr. M. Story
Intermission
Americans We March.........................Henry Fillmore, ed. F. Fennell
Themes Like Old Times III..........................................arr. W. Barker
Upon These Grounds...............................................John Tatgenhorst
Salute to America's Finest.........................................arr. P. Lavender
The Stars and Stripes Forever................................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, June 27, 2017
Week 2 - June 28 Concert
UPDATE: The concert tonight has been cancelled due to weather. Please join us next week for our holiday performance.
The Chemical City Band will perform its 2nd concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, June 28 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
Rain is a possibility this week. We have no alternate performance venue, so the concert may be cancelled depending on forecast and conditions. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute details! Band members need to turn in music at the band shell regardless of weather.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Sea Songs.......................Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. R. Longfield
A Night in June Serenade...................................................K.L. King
Alla Barocco............................Caesar Giovannini, arr. W. Robinson
Golden Jubilee March....................John Philip Sousa, arr. F. Fennell
Intermission
The Entertainer, Ragtime Two-Step...........Scott Joplin, arr. A. Reed
Bless the Beasts and Children..............B. DeVorzon & P. Botkin, Jr.
Silver Winds...................................................................Victor Lopez
Orange Bowl March...................................................Henry Fillmore
America the Beautiful..................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord
Star Spangled Banner............John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord
The Chemical City Band will perform its 2nd concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, June 28 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
Rain is a possibility this week. We have no alternate performance venue, so the concert may be cancelled depending on forecast and conditions. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute details! Band members need to turn in music at the band shell regardless of weather.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Sea Songs.......................Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. R. Longfield
A Night in June Serenade...................................................K.L. King
Alla Barocco............................Caesar Giovannini, arr. W. Robinson
Golden Jubilee March....................John Philip Sousa, arr. F. Fennell
Intermission
The Entertainer, Ragtime Two-Step...........Scott Joplin, arr. A. Reed
Bless the Beasts and Children..............B. DeVorzon & P. Botkin, Jr.
Silver Winds...................................................................Victor Lopez
Orange Bowl March...................................................Henry Fillmore
America the Beautiful..................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord
Star Spangled Banner............John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Week 1 - June 21 Concert
The Chemical City Band will perform its 1st concert of the 2017 season on Wednesday, June 21 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 PM.
The following musical selections will be presented:
Somerset Holiday.......................................................Andrew Balent
Intermezzo from Opera "Vanessa"...........Samuel Barber, arr. Beeler
Western Dance.........................................................Clare Grundman
Tower of the Americas...............................................Mike Leckrone
Intermission
Winds on the Run.........................................................Eric Osterling
All Through the Night.........................................arr. Sammy Nestico
The Minstrel Boy......................................................Leroy Anderson
The Free Lance March..........John Philip Sousa, ed. William Revelli
America the Beautiful....................Samuel F Ward, arr. A.F.Gaylord
Star Spangled Banner.............John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F.Gaylord
The following musical selections will be presented:
Somerset Holiday.......................................................Andrew Balent
Intermezzo from Opera "Vanessa"...........Samuel Barber, arr. Beeler
Western Dance.........................................................Clare Grundman
Tower of the Americas...............................................Mike Leckrone
Intermission
Winds on the Run.........................................................Eric Osterling
All Through the Night.........................................arr. Sammy Nestico
The Minstrel Boy......................................................Leroy Anderson
The Free Lance March..........John Philip Sousa, ed. William Revelli
America the Beautiful....................Samuel F Ward, arr. A.F.Gaylord
Star Spangled Banner.............John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F.Gaylord
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Additional Pre-Season Information
Due to continuing construction activities at the Central Middle School site, parking will be a challenge again in 2017. The lot "over the hill" just south of the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell will be open again and is the closest option. Limited off-street parking on Collins St. is also available as before, but officially within the construction zone. Please use at your own risk!
Finally, the parking lot at Memorial Presbyterian Church is only a short walk along Rodd St. Many thanks to Wally Mayton, pastor at MPC, and Gaye Terwillegar for making this option available to concert patrons on Wednesday evenings.
The joint concert with the Auburn Community Band will occur on July 19, with ACB performing first @ 7:30 PM, then our CCB, followed by the combined bands (80+ performers expected). An alternate venue at the Northeast Middle School gym is available that evening only in case of rain. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.
See you all next Wednesday!
Finally, the parking lot at Memorial Presbyterian Church is only a short walk along Rodd St. Many thanks to Wally Mayton, pastor at MPC, and Gaye Terwillegar for making this option available to concert patrons on Wednesday evenings.
The joint concert with the Auburn Community Band will occur on July 19, with ACB performing first @ 7:30 PM, then our CCB, followed by the combined bands (80+ performers expected). An alternate venue at the Northeast Middle School gym is available that evening only in case of rain. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.
See you all next Wednesday!
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
2017 Season Opening Remarks
With the start of the 2017 Chemical City Band season just 2 weeks away, I want to preview our 108th 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.
2017 CCB Concert Dates
June 21
June 28
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
Aug 2
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 Simanskey, and Richard Harner.
On a sad note, we lost Bob Johnson on March 17 to an automobile accident. Bob was an active member of the Chemical City Band for over 50 years, and served as president and chairman of the board until 2015. Recalling his talent for playing most reed instruments and his unique sense of humor, he will be missed by all.
On July 19 the Chemical City Band will play a joint concert with the Auburn Community Band of Auburn, IN (www.acbindiana.com). They are celebrating their 35th anniversary with a trip to Midland. Bill Burk, a long time resident of Midland, moved to Indiana and has orchestrated this first meeting of the two bands.
On a sad note, we lost Bob Johnson on March 17 to an automobile accident. Bob was an active member of the Chemical City Band for over 50 years, and served as president and chairman of the board until 2015. Recalling his talent for playing most reed instruments and his unique sense of humor, he will be missed by all.
On July 19 the Chemical City Band will play a joint concert with the Auburn Community Band of Auburn, IN (www.acbindiana.com). They are celebrating their 35th anniversary with a trip to Midland. Bill Burk, a long time resident of Midland, moved to Indiana and has orchestrated this first meeting of the two bands.
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 21!
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