Band 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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreBand History: Week 6, The Bandshell
During our July 15th concert, Dr. Dan Barr shared the interesting story of our Lake Park Bandshell. Special thanks go to Shawn Kennedy-Lee for researching and writing the script, which is shared below: Week 6, July 15, 2015 Written by Shawn Kennedy Lee, Read (with introduction by) Dan Barr A ninety-year-old patient came into my…
Read MoreJuly 15th Centennial Season Concert
Welcome to week six of our Centennial Concert Season. The program for the July 15, 2015 concert is: The Star Spangled Banner arr. Smith Florentiner March Julius Fucik, arr. Bourgeois Air For Band Frank Erickson Scenes from “The Louvre” Norman Dello Joio *** Special Guest Conductor *** Historical Interlude: Presented by Dr. Dan Barr, Written…
Read MoreBand History: Week 5, The Hal Edstrom Family Story
We were very honored to have Nick and Nancy Edstrom present our history lesson at our July 8th concert. Their older brother Tom was also in attendance and the family generously served Swedish meatballs to the crowd, a favorite of Hal Edstrom. Week 5, July 8, 2015 Written and Read by Nancy Edstrom Bachler and…
Read MoreJuly 8th Centennial Season Concert
Welcome to week five of our Centennial Concert Season. The program for the July 8, 2015 concert is: America the Beautiful Arr. Dragon On The Mall Edwin Franko Goldman A Hymn Tune Rhapsody Jerry Brubaker First Suite In E Flat Gustav Holst Historical Interlude: Presented by the Edstrom Family Tuba Tiger Rag Harry Decosta, Arr.…
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