June 17th Centennial Season Concert
Welcome to week two of our Centennial Concert Season! The program for the June 17, 2015 concert is: The Star Spangled Banner Traditional Under One Flag Jay Bocook If Thou Be Near J.S. Bach (arr. Moehlmann) English Folk Song Suite Ralph Vaughan Williams The Saints’ Hallelujah Calvin Custer (arr. Henderson) Little Brown Jug Del…
Read MoreBand History: 1915-1925
Did you miss our June 10, 2015 concert? We visited the earliest years of the Winona Municipal Band and shared some interesting history: Week 1, June 10, 2015 (Written by Ruth Bures, read by Dan Barr) Winona had a long tradition of band music in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s with the Winona City…
Read MoreJune 10 – Opening Centennial Season Concert
Our Centennial Concert Season is here at last! The committee has been at work since last fall getting ready for this very special event. The program for the June 10, 2015 concert is: The Star Spangled Banner Traditional Rough-Riders Karl L. King NIMROD from “Enigma Variations” Edward Elgar (arr. Bocook) Light Cavalry Franz von…
Read MoreHBC: Dave Dicke interviews Ruth and Frank Bures
On May 4, 2015, Ruth and Frank Bures sat down with Dave Dicke of HBC to talk about our May 16th Kick-Off Event and our Centennial Celebration Season. The complete interview is here:
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Original movie poster for the Italian film. Roberto Franzoni, artist. Antony and Cleopatra A Silent Movie with a Winona Connection Musical score by George Colburn Performance by Dr. James Doering May 16, 2015 • 7:00 pm Ragtime music by Flutistry and Community Sing-Along • 6:30pm Wanek Hall Winona County History Center 160 Johnson Street Winona, Minnesota…
Read MoreWinona Municipal Band Welcomes New Director
By Maynard Johnson The Winona Municipal Band will welcome a new director to lead the ensemble in its Centennial concert season. Levi Lundak will take over the responsibilities as director starting with the Memorial Day appearance on May 25, 2015. A former resident of Winona and current musician in the band, Mr. Lundak brings a…
Read MoreSome Donations Now Tax Deductible!
Good news! Donations to the celebration of $100 or more are now tax-deductible! Please make your check out to “Winona Municipal Band Centennial Committee” and mail it to: Heidi Bryant, Treasurer 120 E King St Winona, MN 55987 Donors in the $100+ category will receive a donation receipt for your tax filing. Remember – donations…
Read MoreYour Help is Needed!
The Winona Municipal Band Centennial Celebration Committee needs your help! All of the summer’s special events will be community funded and we are counting on you to make a contribution. As you know, the City of Winona provides the funding for our free concerts every summer. This is a way for you to say thank…
Read MoreWelcome!
A lot of special music and events are planned for our 2015 centennial season! Check back in with us to learn more!
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