The Marshall County Community Band will begin its 5th summer concert season on Monday, May 26th. The Community Band will play a 30-minute concert at 10:00 am, just prior to the Memorial Day ceremony at the Marysville Cemetery. The Band will perform several patriotic medleys and traditional marches, and will perform some selections as part of the ceremony also. Band members should report to the MHS band room at 8:45 am for a short rehearsal. Contact band president Melissa Baker (info@marshallcountyband.com or 562-4052) for more information.

The Community Band has a full summer of performances planned. On June 6th, the band will perform in the Days of ‘49 parade in Hanover, with a concert to follow at the Hanover Fairgrounds. June 14th will find the new Community Jazz Big Band performing at the Frankfort SummerFest. June 21st will be a special performance at Alcove Springs celebrating the music of the historic cattle trails and wagon trails. This event will feature special guest speaker Dr Jana Fallin from Kansas State University and several exhibits. On June 29th, the Community Band will perform on the historic Koester House grounds with a reception to follow. On July 4th, the Community Band, Community Choir and other local performing groups will be featured at the Black Squirrel Revue. July 13th will be the Waterville Music in the Park event. On August 9th the Community Band will perform at the Axtell Harvest Festival. The Community Band will finish out their 2008 season in Beattie on August 16th for the MiloFest.

The Community Band has added a number of new musical pieces to their repertoire in the off-season, and the band members are all looking forward to a great season of performances for the citizens of Marshall County. There are still openings available in the band for anyone who is interested in joining. Membership is open to anyone who plays an instrument. We have a wide range of musicians in the band. There are junior high and high school band students from schools around the county, college students home for the summer, area band directors, businessmen and women, farmers, teachers, pastors, retired persons, even families that come out and play together. We cover it all, from junior high to senior citizens. Everyone is invited to come play and have fun!

For more information on getting involved with the Marshall County Community Band, contact Melissa Baker at info@marshallcountyband, or call 562-4052.