“The Band Plays On”

This Friday evening will begin the 131st 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 concert dedicated to the memory of Lillian Sunderwirth, Father’s Day, Movie Night, John Phillip Sousa Night, K.L. King Night, Christmas in July, 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 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 – Gyla Bohrer, Sarah Holz and Tracy Lanser; Clarinet – Megan Biddlecome, Travis Cameron, Giselle Campos, Spencer Dooley, Hunter Jacobs and Courtney Lame; Saxophone – Caleb Alexander, Ronnie Bohrer, Rachel Cross and Morgan Toliver; Cornet – Kasey Bland, David Capps, Mark Koca, Ron Marsh, Ben Vickers and Nathan Whitworth; Trombone – Steve Banks, Elbert Biddlecome, Teri Biddlecome, Brent Hillsman and Valerie Hubbard; Baritone – Cameron Collins and Rebecca Keltner; Tuba – Krystle Stewart; Horn – Jonathan Holz; Percussion – Jason Biddlecome, Paige Floyd and Riley Taylor; Conductor – Gary Hardison.

Band Manager – Teri Biddlecome.

Friday, June 3

1 The Band Played On

2 Liberty Fleet

3 Polka 1

4 Emblem of Unity

5 Swingin’ Safari

6 Trombones

7 Mister Touchdown U.S.A.

8 Flute’s Choice

9 Sharpshooters

10 United Nations

11 Moon River

12 Basin Street Blues

13 Java

14 God Bless America

Saturday, June 4

1 When the Saints Go Marching In

2 Billboard

3 Wings of the Army

4 American Patrol

5 Trombone

6 Gallant Marines

7 Polka

8 Kansas City

9 Clarinet Choice

10 Beer Barrel Polka

11 Sleepy Time Gal

12 Dixie

13 Down by the Riverside

14 Ramblin’ Rose

15 God Bless America

Sunday, June 5

1 You Are My Sunshine

2 King Cotton

3 You’re A Grand Old Flag

4 Trombones

5 Coast Guards

6 Polka

7 Anchors Aweigh

8 I Left My Heart in San Fran.

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