Concert Program for June 8, 2016
Welcome to the 2016 Season for the Winona Municipal Band! The 2016 season runs from June 8th through August 10th, Wednesdays from 8:00 – 9:00pm at Winona’s historic bandshell in Lake Park. If the weather is questionable, call 507-457-8220 to find out if the performance has been cancelled. Selections for the June 8,…
Read MoreMovie and Appreciation Event for the Winona Municipal Band’s Centennial Celebration
In 2015, the Winona Municipal Band marked its 100th year of continuously performing for our community. To mark the occasion, a group of band members and supporters got together to plan a Centennial Celebration that featured community gathering times with door prizes and treats, guest soloists, history lessons, a community picnic, fireworks, and a world…
Read MoreBand History: Week 10, Final Concert
For our final concert, we debuted a commissioned musical piece that reintroduced a theme and variations composed by our founding director George Colburn, arranged for our band by local composer and band member Eric Heukeshoven. Mr. Colburn’s Miracle Concert Introduction Good evening. My name is Eric Heukeshoven and I have a confession to make: The…
Read MoreAugust 12th Centennial Season Concert
Welcome to the final week of our Centennial Concert Season. We have a very special evening planned featuring the premiere of "Mr. Colburn’s Miracle", composed by A. Eric Heukeshoven for our celebration. The program for the August 12, 2015 concert is: The Star Spangled Banner John Stafford Smith, arr. Bowles The Melody Shop Karl L.…
Read MoreBand History: Week 9
We celebrated our alumni during our concert on August 5th. Week 9, August 5, 2015 Written by Ruth Bures, read by Dan Barr The Winona Municipal Band has weathered many storms, literally and figuratively. One Wednesday Dr. Lindner had been happy that it was a beautiful sunny day and began the rehearsal as usual at…
Read MoreAugust 5th Centennial Season Concert
Welcome to week nine of our Centennial Concert Season – Alumni Night! Be sure to visit the Jaycee Pavilion before the concert and enjoy the Community Picnic sponsored by Merchants Bank (5pm – 7pm). Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at any Merchants Bank-Winona location. Be sure to stay after the concert for the…
Read MoreBand History: Week 8, Gladys Delano
Long time band member Gladys Delano and her beloved clarinet section were featured at our July 29th concert. Week 8, July 29, 2015 Written by Ruth Bures, Read by Dan Barr This week we will present the history of some clarinet players that covers more than a decade. We’ll start with Gladys Delano, tonight’s concert…
Read MoreJuly 29th Centennial Season Concert
Welcome to week eight of our Centennial Concert Season. The program for the July 29, 2015 concert is: The Star Spangled Banner arr. Himes Colossus Of Columbia March Russel Alexander, arr. Bainum Second Suite In F Gustav Holst Historical Interlude: Presented by Dr. Dan Barr, Written by Ruth Bures Lightning Fingers Henry Fillmore ** Clarinet…
Read MoreBand History: Week 7
For our July 22nd concert, we combined a couple of decades to get caught up after our very newsy first half century. Dr. Dan Barr also shared memories from a few of our long-time members. Week 7, July 22, 2015 Written by Ruth Bures, read by Dan Barr It was our intention to explore the…
Read MoreJuly 22nd Centennial Season Concert
Welcome to week seven of our Centennial Concert Season. The program for the July 22, 2015 concert is: The Star Spangled Banner arr. Bowles American Overture for Band Joseph Willcox Jenkins Elsa’s Procession To The Cathedral Richard Wagner, arr. Cailliet Crosley March Henry Fillmore Historical Interlude: Presented by Dr. Dan Barr, Written by Ruth Bures…
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