Municipal Band to Begin its 132nd Season

This Friday evening will begin the 132nd season for the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band. Concerts will be held every Friday and Saturday night from 8-9 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. All concerts are free to the public and Municipal Band members would like to invite everyone to come listen to three great concerts each weekend.

There will be special programs planned throughout the summer including a dinner concert “Dinner in the Park”, K.L. King Night, a concert dedicated to the memory of Lillian Sunderwirth, Father’s Day, Movie Night, John Phillip Sousa Night, Christmas in July (complete with Santa), the Picnic and playing for the residents at the Nursing Home. Band members would be honored by your presence as we begin our summer of weekend entertainment when you come to listen to “The Band Play On.” The Band welcomes your suggestions and feedback, so please feel welcome to let Band Manager, Teri Biddlecome (876-5327) know songs you would like to hear and any thoughts or ideas you have to make Band performances more fun and enjoyable for everyone.

We have many returning veteran players this summer as well as a few new members. Band members include:  Flute – Susan Fox, Gyla Holz, Sarah Holz, Tracy Lanser; Clarinet – Travis Cameron, Cary Chambers, Spencer Dooley, Lynn Fredricksen, Hunter Jacobs, Xu Shang; Saxophone – Rachel Cross, Payton Green, Harleigh Rapp, Morgan Toliver; Cornet – Kasey Bland, David Capps, Alan Koca, Mark Koca, Ron Marsh, Ethan Roberts, Ben Vickers; Trombone – Steve Banks, Elbert Biddlecome, Teri Biddlecome, Brent Hillsman; Baritone – Rebecca Keltner, Jordan White;  Tuba – Duane Perkins, Krystle Stewart; French Horn – Jonathan Holz; Percussion – Paige Floyd, Michael Fox, Jalen Julian; Conductor – Gary Hardison.

Band Manager – Teri Biddlecome

Friday, June 1

1 The Band Played On

2 United Nations

3 Polka 1

4 Emblem of Unity

5 Blue Book

6 Trombones

7 Can’t Help Falling In Love With You

8 Flute’s Choice

9 Pretty Baby

10 Liberty Fleet

11 Moon River

12 Basin Street Blues

13 Java

14 God Bless America

Saturday, June 2

1 When the Saints Go Marching In

2 Tennessee Waltz

3 101 Book

4 American Patrol

5 Beauty and the Beast

6 Armed Forces Salute

7 Polka

8 Trombone

9 Clarinet Choice

10 Oklahoma

11 Sleepy Time Gal

12 Kansas City

13 Down by the Riverside

14 Ramblin’ Rose

15 God Bless America

Sunday, June 3

1 You Are My Sunshine

2 Over the Rainbow

3 You’re A Grand Old Flag

4 Trombones

5 Ave Maria

6 Polka

7 Missouri Waltz

8 I Left My Heart in San Francisco

9 Saxophone Choice

10 Sacred Book

11 This Land is Your Land

12 Cruising Down the River

13 Amazing Grace

14 God Bless America

15 Star Spangled Banner