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 31, 2018
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
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
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| 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
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
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
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
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
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| 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
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
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
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| 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.
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