2021 Season Opening Remarks

The first rehearsal and performance of the Chemical City Band for the 2021 season will occur next week.  Due to easing of restrictions by the State of Michigan with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors has approved the following:

• Masks will be optional for all band members who have been fully vaccinated with one of the CDC approved vaccines.
• Instrument bell covers will be optional as well.
• Any member without full vaccination will wear a mask to protect those at risk for acquiring and transmitting the virus.
• The band will be back to full strength (50) at most performances.
• Chairs will be set closer than previous 6 foot social distancing to accommodate all musicians in the band shell.
• The concert, again this year, will proceed without an intermission to minimize direct contact with the audience.

We have 7 Wednesday evening concerts (starting @ 7:30 pm) scheduled as follows:

2021 CCB Concert Dates

June 16

June 23

June 30

July 7

July 14

July 21

July 28

Monday rehearsals will start at 7 PM sharp.  Please arrive early to setup and warmup your instrument.  In case of rain, the rehearsal will be postponed until Wednesday just before the concert.  Further details will be discussed at the first rehearsal and concert updates sent via Facebook, SignUp Genius, and this blog.

Parking is suggested in the lot on Collins Street.  The lot behind the Community Center (over the hill) is not available this summer due to the Central Park modifications in progress.

On May 4th the Chemical City Band participated once again in the Give Local Midland campaign, sponsored by the Midland Area Community Foundation.  A total of $1,989.82 was received ($1,670 in donations and $319.82 in matching funds from the MACF).  Many thanks to all who called in to this one day event.

The Chemical City Band is a non-profit (501c3) musical organization.  Cash/check donations can be made during the concerts in one of the two snare drums (heads removed), or sent directly to 5709 Tiffany Lane, Midland, MI  48642.  Alternatively, donations toward our long term investment fund can be made to the Midland Area Community Foundation, 76 Ashman Circle, Midland, MI  48640.  Checks/grants should indicate the "Chemical City Band Endowment Fund #545".