Week 7 - July 24 Concert

 The Chemical City Band will present its seventh and final concert of the 2024 season on Wednesday, July 24 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 pm.  In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Central Auditorium.  Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.

For all musicians playing this concert, checks will be distributed during the warmup.  Members not playing the final concert will receive a check by mail.  Please cash your check at your earliest convenience.

Steve DeRees returns as our conductor this week and will present the following musical selections:

Festivity.............................................................................................................................Stephen Bulla

The Best of Broadway.............................................................................................arr. James H. Burden

Upon These Grounds....................................................................................................John Tatgenhorst

Someone to Watch Over Me................................................................George Gershwin, arr. W. Barker

Andrew Reed, Alto Saxophone

March "The Southerner"....................................................................Russell Alexander, arr. G.C. Bainum

Intermission

The Klaxon March........................................................................................Henry Fillmore, ed. F. Fennell

Majestia.........................................................................................................................James Swearingen

West Side Story Selections..........................Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, arr. W.J. Duthoit

The Black Horse Troop 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

Stephen Sondheim

Week 6 - July 17 Concert

The Chemical City Band will present its sixth concert on July 17 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 pm.  Weather predictions look good, but in case of rain, the performance will move to Central Auditorium.  Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.

Our guest conductor this week will be Tom Broka.  The following musical selections will be presented:

The Winged Stallion...................................................................................Rossano Galante

The Best of "Journey"..................................................................................arr. Paul Murtha

Hallelujah, from the Motion Picture "Shrek".............................Leonard Cohen, arr. M. Brown

Lake County Landscapes.............................................................................Robert Sheldon

I. Forest Gateway

II. Sidewalk Stroll

III. Urban Vibe

IV. Seaplane City

Silvercrest Concert March..........................................................................James Swearingen

Intermission

Torch of Liberty March.................................................................Karl L. King, arr. J. Swearingen

American Images................................................................................................arr. John Moss

Night and Day.....................................................................................Cole Porter, arr. J. Krance

Pixar Movie Magic..........................................................................................arr. Michael Brown

Semper Fidelis March.........................................................John Philip Sousa, arr. Brion/Schissel

America, the Beautiful...............................................................Samuel F. Ward, arr, A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner..................................................John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord

Robert Sheldon

Week 5 - July 10 Concert

UPDATE:  The concert is moved to Central Auditorium tonight!  Please arrive at the regular time for sound check and leave your cases/coats in the hallway behind the stage (no other rooms available).

The Chemical City Band will perform its fifth concert of the 2024 season on July 10 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 pm.

With hurricane remnants heading our way, the weather does not look promising.  A decision will be made by 4:00 pm whether to move the concert to the Central Auditorium or stay at our outdoor venue. Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.

Steve DeRees will conduct again this week, presenting the following musical selections for your enjoyment:

Legends and Heroes, American Folksong Suite #1.............................................Pierre La Plante

I. Patrick on the Railway

II. Sweet Betsy

III. Little David, Play On!

"Mary Poppins" Selections...............Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman, arr. T. Ricketts

Caribeguine...........................................................................................................Willis Schaefer

The Show Piece, Concert March......................................................................Richard W. Bowles

Intermission

"Jurassic Park" Soundtrack Highlights...........................................John Williams, arr. P. Lavender

Celebration and Song..........................................................................................Robert Sheldon

Star Spangled Spectacular, Music of George M. Cohan.......................................arr. J. Cacavas

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

George M. Cohan

Week 4 - July 3 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its fourth concert of the 2024 season on July 3 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 pm.  

Due to the July 4 holiday, our normal Monday night rehearsal is postponed until 6:00 pm on Wednesday (5:30 pm arrival & setup), immediately before the concert.  In case of rain, the rehearsal and performance are moved to Central Auditorium.  Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.

This week we will be sharing the stage with the Strong Winds MPT combo of the 338th Army Band.  A rousing patriotic concert will be presented as follows:

Chemical City Band - Steve DeRees, Director

Miss Liberty March............................................................................................John Edmondson

A Colonial Legend..............................................................................................Clare Grundman

God Bless America.............................................................................Irving Berlin, arr. F. Cofield

 

Strong Winds MPT - CWO Kevin Bays, Director

Washington Post March....................................................................................John Philip Sousa

Grand Russian Fantasia...................................................................Jules Levy, arr. D. Shephard

Rhapsody in Blue.......................................................................George Gershwin, arr. P. Murtha

Highlights from "The Greatest Showman"......................................................arr. Michael Brown

God Bless the U.S.A.....................................................................Lee Greenwood, arr. J. Vinson

 

Combined Bands

National Emblem March........................................................................................Edwin E. Bagley

America the Beautiful.....................................................................Samuel A. Ward, arr. C. Dragon

Dixieland Jam!.......................................................................................................arr. Bob Lowden

Armed Forces on Parade........................................................................................arr.  US Navy Staff

The Stars and Stripes Forever............................................................................John Philip Sousa

The Star-Spangled Banner....................................................John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord

 

Strong Winds MPT members:

SSG Kimberly Meigs - Flute

SGT Heidi Miller - Flute

SFC Matthew Gilfillan - Trombone

SPC Lidia Cooper - Tuba

SPC Andrew Pettit - Euphonium

SGT Andrew Neer - Trumpet

SSG Joel Wiseman - Cornet

SPC Joshua Harper - Clarinet/Sax

Strong Winds of 338th Army Band

Week 3 - June 26 Concert

The Chemical City Band will perform its third concert of the 2024 season on June 26 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 pm.  Weather predictions look good this week.  In case of rain, the concert will move to Central Auditorium.  Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.

Steve DeRees will conduct once again this week.  The following musical selections will be presented with a short intermission:

Mt. Everest....................................................................................................................Rossano Galante

Flight of the Eagle..............................................................................................................John Wasson

Highlights from "The Right Stuff"......................................................................Bill Conti, arr. P. Jennings

Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew......................................................................................James Curnow

Intermission

Flying Fortress.............................................................................................Ernst Stieberitz, arr. J. Jurrens

The Symphonic Beatles..................................................John Lennon & Paul McCartney, arr. J. Cacavas

Joyant Winds..........................................................................................................................Ed Huckeby

The Blues Brothers Revue.................................................................................................arr. Jay Bocook

The Gallant Seven March.......................................................................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

 

James Curnow

Week 2 - June 19 Concert

UPDATE: The concert tonight will be shortened due to the predicted heat index.  We will not perform the Legends and Heroes Suite.  The normal band setup will be offset slightly to maximize shade from the sun.  

The Chemical City Band will perform its second concert of the 2024 season on June 19 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 pm.  The current forecast is sunny with a high of 93 degrees, so please plan appropriately.  In case of rain, the concert moves to Central Auditorium.  Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.

Steve DeRees has chosen another challenging program to conduct.  The following musical selections will be presented with a short intermission:

The Stormchasers........................................................................................................Robert Sheldon

Legends and Heroes, American Folksong Suite No. 1..................................................Pierre La Plante

I. Patrick on the Railway

II. Sweet Betsy

III. Little David, Play On!

Rampage!..........................................................................................................................Todd Stalter

The Water is Wide...............................................................................................arr. Darren W. Jenkins

Star Wars Medley.....................................................................................John Williams, arr. J.H. Burden

Intermission

Exaltation, Overture for Band....................................................................................John Swearingen

Tangled Medley, from Walt Disney's "Tangled"..........................................Alan Menken, arr. T. Hoshide

The Genius of Ray Charles.......................................................................................arr. Michael Brown

Who's Who in Navy Blue, March..............................................................John Philip Sousa, arr. F. Byrne

America, the Beautiful...........................................................................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner...............................................................John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord

Pierre La Plante

Week 1 - June 12 Concert

 The Chemical City Band will perform its first concert of the 2024 season on June 12 at the Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Midland's Central Park, starting at 7:30 pm.  In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Central Auditorium.  Please check this blog or our Facebook page for last minute updates.

Steve DeRees returns as our conductor this week.  The following musical selections will be presented with a short intermission:

Overture Jubiloso.........................................................................................................Frank Erickson

Roller Coaster, a Symphonic Sketch.........................................................................Otto M. Schwarz

Appalachian Folk Fantasy......................................................................................arr. Anne McGinty

Grand Canyon Overture........................................................................................James Swearingen

The Motorist March.................................................................................Louis Rich, arr. R. Feldbush

Intermission

Second Suite in F, for Military Band......................................................Gustav Holst, ed. C. Matthews

1. March

2. Song Without Words, "I'll love my love"

3. Song of the Blacksmith

4. Fantasia on the "Dargason"

I Want to Hold Your Hand........................................................................John Lennon & Paul MCartney

The Free Lance March "On to Victory" .......................................................................John Phiip Sousa

America, the Beautiful..........................................................................Samuel F. Ward, arr. A.F. Gaylord

The Star-Spangled Banner............................................................John Stafford Smith, arr. A.F. Gaylord

Gustav Holst