Monday, June 6, 2022

2022 Season Opening Remarks

 The first rehearsal and performance of the Chemical City Band (CCB) of the 2022 season will occur next week.  The CCB Board of Directors has lifted all pandemic restrictions for musicians - the band will return to a full complement of about 50 invited participants each week.

We have 7 Wednesday night concerts (starting at 7:30 PM) scheduled as follows:

2022 Concert Dates

June 15

June 22

June 29

July 6

July 13

July 20

July 27

Monday rehearsals will start at 7 PM sharp at the H.H. Dow High School band room.  The rehearsal that falls on Monday, July 4 has been postponed to Tuesday, July 5 due to the holiday.  

All concerts are performed at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park.  Please park in the lot adjacent to Collins Street.  Additional parking may be available in the lot north of the recently completed Midland Miracle Field.

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 the Chemical City Band participated in the Give Local Midland campaign, sponsored by the Midland Area Community Foundation.  A total of $2,980.44 was received ($2,445.00 in donations from 25 donors and $535.44 in matching funds from the MACF).  Many thanks to all those who called in for this one day event.

The Chemical City Band is a non-profit (501c3) musical organization registered in the State of Michigan.  Cash/check donations can be made during any concert in one of two snare drums strategically placed among the audience, 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".

All are invited to share in a celebration of our 113th season of music performance.  We strive to enhance the quality of life in Midland with a community-wide tradition since 1910.

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