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 26, 2018
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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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.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Week 7 - August 2 Concert
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
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, 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
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