Past Concerts

Past Concerts by Year

2007-2008  2006-2007  2005-2006  2005-2004  2003-2004  2002-2003  2001-2002  2000-2001

1999-2000  1998-1999  1997-1998  1996-1997  1995-1997  1994-1995

1993-1994 1992-1993  1991-1992  1990-1991  1989-1990  1988-1989

1987-1988  1986-1987  1985-1986  1984-1985  1983-1984  1982-1983

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Links to concert programs are PDF images of program page.  

2007-2008

Michigan Lakeshore Tour Program

Friday - Sunday, June 20 - 22, 2008

Music Friendships

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Guests: The North Oakland Concert Band

America's Pastimes

Sunday, March 30, 2008, 4:00 p.m., Reeths-Puffer Rocket Center, North Muskegon

Featuring the Youth Soloist Scholarship Winner Thomas Pascale, Tuba

Impressions

Sunday, January 20, 2008, 4:00 p.m. Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Bandancing

Sunday, October 14, 2007, 4:00 p.m. Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Guest: Deanna Swoboda, Tuba Soloist

2006-2007

Sharing Sudler Sounds

Sunday, April 22, 2007, 4:00 p.m. Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Guests: The Lansing Concert Band; Ein Prosit Alphorngruppe; Good Clean Fun Vocal Ensemble

Guest Conductor: Mr. John T. Madden, Director, MSU Spartan Marching Band and Artistic Director, Lansing Concert Band

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, 3:15 p.m., Okemos High School, Okemos
Guest Conductor: Gerald Guilbeaux, Lafayette Concert Band 

Simple Gifts

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, 4:00 p.m. Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Guests: West Michigan Flute Association Orchestra, Darlene Dugan, Director; Mark Lopez, Marimba; Bonnie Bierma, Speaker

A Fall Full of Fiddlers

Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, 4:00 p.m. Mona Shores Performing Arts Center

Guests: Mona Shores High School Fiddlers, Tim Staudacher, Director

Guest Conductor: Dr. Craig Hamilton, Hot Springs, Arkansas Community Band

2005-2006

England-Ireland Tour Program

June 19-29, 2006

Sounds of Sousa

April 22, 2006, 7:00 p.m.  Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Guest: John Benson, Baritone Voice Soloist

Guest Conductor: Gerald Guilbeaux, Lafayette Concert Band and Arcadian Wind Symphony, Lafayette, LA

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, 4:00 p.m., Okemas High School, Okemos

A Musical Taste of Outer Space

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, 3:00 p.m., Spring Lake High School Auditorium

To Italy with Love

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Guests:  Arthur Campbell, Clarinet; Rocco Parisi, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet

Autumn Winds

Saturday, October 9, 2005, 3:00 p.m., Dart Auditorium, Lansing

Hosted by the Lansing Concert Band, John Endahl, Associate conductor, and John Whitwell, guest conductor

 

2004-2005

Swing and Sway: An Afternoon of Jazz

Sunday, May 15, 2005, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests: The Western Jazz Quartet

Association of Concert Bands

Saturday, April 16, 2005, 7:30 p.m., Morrison Theater, Quincy, IL

Guests: The Western Jazz Quartet, Soprano Voice Soloist, Linda Mysen

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, 12:45 p.m., Okemas High School, Okemos

Songs, Snowflakes, Singing & Santa

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, 7:00 p.m., Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

A Collage Concert

Guests: Good Clean Fun; Muskegon Community College Singers

Autumn in Russia

Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, 8:00 pm., Dogwood Center, Fremont

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, 8:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

Guest Conductor: Gerald Guilbeaux, Lafayette Concert Band and Arcadian Wind Symphony, Lafayette, LAup arrow

2003-2004

Showing Off! A Silver Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 25, 2004, 4:00 p.m. Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

A Collage Concert; Premier of Windjammer, Scott Boerma composer, commissioned in memory of Donald L. Miller

Guests: Dennis L. Emmons and Lynn Middlebrook, guest conductors

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, 3:15 p.m., Okemos High School, Okemos

South of the Border

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Dogwood Center, Fremont

Sunday, Jan 18, 2004, 4:00p.m., Mona Shores High School, Norton Shores

Guest: Carols Seise, Tenor

A Tribute to the British Isles

Oct. 10, 2003, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

Guests: Allen E. Beck, Guest Conductor; Muskegon Police Pipes & Drums

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2002-2003

A Musical Trivial Pursuit

May 18, 2003, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

Guests: Arthur Campbell, Clarinet

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, March 1, 2003, 2:20 p.m., Haslett High School, Haslett

Santa, Nutcrackers and Pre-Teens

Dec. 8, 2002, 4:00 p.m., Reeths-Puffer Rocket Theater, North Muskegon

Guests: Linda Mysen, Soprano; Lafayette Woodwind Quintet; Reeths-Puffer Middle School Choirs, Catherine M. Gilson director

Summon the Heroes

Oct. 20, 2002, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

Guests: John A. Campbell, Guest Conductor; Dr. Frank Marczak Speaker; Linda Mysen, Soprano

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2001-2002

Music, Memories, and Milestones

May 19, 2002, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

Guests: Fools' Gold Barbershop Quartet; Fred Norris, Piano

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, March 2, 2002, 4:30 p.m., Haslett High School, Haslett

Music of Native Peoples

Jan. 20, 2002, 4:00 p.m., Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre, North Muskegon

Guests: Thunderbird Drum and Dance Team; Kubaba; Scott Boerma, Guest Conductor

A Haunting Halloween

Oct. 28, 2001, Spring Lake High School

Guests: Stacy Essebaggers, Miss Michigan 2001, Clogger; Bill Iddings as Villiam Vampire; Spring Lake High School Steel Drum Band 

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2000-2001

Showing Off!!

Sunday, May 20, 2001, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

A Collage Concert

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, March 4, 2001, 3:20 p.m., Okemos High School, Okemos

Happy Holidays 2000

Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, 4:00 p.m., Grand Haven Performing Arts Center, Grand Haven

Take Me To Your Leader

Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

Sister Cities Concert

Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

Guests: Omuta Symphonic Band

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1999-2000

March to the Big Bands

Sunday, May 21, 2000, 4:00 p.m., Mona Shores High School Auditorium

Guests: Linda Mysen, Soprano; Richard Tindall, Clarinet; Blais Dance Academy; Lakeshore Jazz Ensemble; Lafayette Woodwind Quintet

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, March 4, 2000, 2:20 p.m., Okemos High School, Okemos

Donald L. Miller Honors Concert

*Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, 4:00 p.m., MCC Overbrook Theater

African Celebration

Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, Reeths-Puffer Rocket Centre

Guests: Mrs. Fatmatta Sagnia-Sise, Announcer; The Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, Central Michigan University

Halloween Spooktacular

Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Spring Lake HS Steel Drum Band; Linda Mysen, Soprano

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1998-1999

Music Around the World

Sunday, May 23, 1999, 4:00 p.m., Grand Haven High School Performing Arts Center

Guests: Linda Mysen, Soprano; Mr. Paul Stanifer, Guest Conductor

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, March 6, 1999, 2:10 p.m., Okemos High School, Okemos

Donald L. Miller Honors Concert

Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, Ludington High School Auditorium

Scholarship: Abby Bielski, Marimba, Manistee

Participating Bands: Manistee, Mrs. Cyntha Swan-Eagan; Brethern, Mr. James G. Atwood; Shelby, Mr. Jory Holmes; Ludington, Mr. Robert Parker

A Celebration of the Season

Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, 8:00 p.m., Mona Shores High School Auditorium

From Fairy Tales to Cartoons

Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Barbara Dulyea, Vocalist

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1997-1998

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Sunday, May 17, 1998, 4:00 p.m., Grand Haven High School Performing Arts Center

Guests: Linda Mysen, Soprano; Daniel Mattson, Trombone

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, March 7, 1998, 12:50 p.m., Okemos High School, Okemos

Donald L. Miller Honors Concert

Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, 2:00 p.m., MCC Overbrook Theater

Scholarship: Jennifer L. Eschbaugh, French Horn, Fruitport

Participating Bands: Grand Haven, Mr. Richard Erne; Fremont, Mr. Mark Breza, Whitehall, Mr. Vincent Browand

Winter Winds Concert

Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, 4:00 p.m., Grand Haven High School Performing Arts Center

Haunting Halloween Concert

Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, Frauenthal Theater

Guest: John Mattson, Organ

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1996-1997

Westward Ho!

Sunday, May 18, 1997, Longhorn Ranch

Guests: Cosmopolitan Male Singers; The Sidekicks, Directors Rob and Brenda Sprader; Rob Lehner, Baritone; Richard Goldsworthy, Trombone

First Chair Honors Concert

*Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997, MCC Overbrook Theater

Scholarship Winner: Scott Moore, Clarinet, Mona Shores

Participating Bands: Oakridge, Mr. David Schallert; Montague, Mr. Timothy Watt; Spring Lake, Mr. Glen Miller; Muskegon. Mr. Thomas Adams

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, 12:30 p.m., Okemos High School, Okemos

A Holiday Celebration

Sunday, Dec. 14, 1996, Central United Methodist Church, Muskegon

Guests: Celebration Singers; Central United Methodist Handbell Choir

Children’s Concert

Sunday, Oct. 13, 1996, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater

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1995-1996

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Sunday, May 5, 1996, Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Robert Whaley, Tuba; Linda Mysen, Soprano; Brad Aspey, Narrator

First Chair Honors

*Sunday, March 3, 1996

Olde English Feast

Saturday, December 16, 1995, Central United Methodist Church

Guest: Troy Carpenter, Organ

Tour of the World

Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995

Guests: Harvey E. VanDyke, Clarinet

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1994-1995

A Tribute to the British Isles

Sunday, May 28, 1995, 8:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests: The Donahue School of Irish Dance; The Kwils; The Montague Morris Team; Linda Mysen, Soprano; St. Stephens Pipes and Drums

In Concert with Lansing Concert Band

Sunday, Oct. 23, 1994, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Lansing Concert Band Music Director and Conductor, Richard J. Suddendorf and Assistant Conductor Brian P. Nutting

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1993-1994

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Sunday, May 15, 1994, 4:00 p.m.

Guests: Linda Mysen, Soprano; Scott Thornburg, Trumpet

A Holiday Spectacular

Sunday, Dec. 19, 1993, 4:00 p.m. Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Celebration Singers, John R. Mattson, Director; The Cosmopolitan Male Singers, Troy Carpenter, Director

Charlotte Community Concert

Sunday, Oct. 24, 1993, Charlotte Junior High School Auditorium, Charlotte

Guests of the Lansing Concert Band, Kenneth G. Bloomquist, Conductor

Guests:  Cathy Lee and Brian Engler, vocal soloists up arrow

1992-1993

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

*July 4, 1993

March into Spring

Sunday, April 25, 1993, 4:00 p.m., MCC Overbrook Theater

Guests: Dr. Nicholas Sabias, Guest Conductor

First Chair Honors Concert

Sunday, March 7, 1993, 3:00 p.m., MCC Overbrook Theater

Scholarship: Anne Decker, Flute, Reeths-Puffer

Participating Bands: Orchard View, Mr. Donald R. Warnaar; Mona Shores, Mr. Jack Adams; Muskegon Catholic Central, Mr. Rodney Schaub; Fruitport, Mr. Mark Sluiter

Holiday Spectacular

*December 13, 1992

The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming!

Nov. 1, 1992 

Guests: Donald Flickinger, Guest Conductor

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1991-1992

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Saturday, May 23, 1992, 4:00 and 8:00p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Jeffrey Strouf, Clarinet

First Chair Honors Concert

*March 1, 1992, MCC Overbrook Theater

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1990-1991

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Saturday, June 1, 1991, 8:00p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Diane VanWesep, Soprano; David Haglund, Trumpet

First Chair Honors Concert

Sunday, March 1, 1991, 3:00 p.m., MCC Overbrook Theater

Scholarship: Katie Gingras, Trumpet, Mona Shores

Participating Bands: Reeths Puffer, Mr. Charles A. Hodson; Muskegon, Mr. James Lawrence; Fremont, Mr. Mark Breza; Spring Lake, Mr. Thomas Adams

A Holiday Spectacular

Sunday, Dec. 15, 1991,  4:00 p.m. Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Cliff Martin, Narrator

 

1989-1990

A Holiday Spectacular

Sunday, Dec. 8, 1990, 7:30 p.m. Frauenthal Theater

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Saturday, June 30, 1990, 7:30p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests: James Forger, Alto Saxophone; Vicki Luyendyk, Mezzo-Soprano

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1988-1989

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Saturday, July 1, 1989, 8:00p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests:  Lynn Middlebrook, Trumpet; Carla Spataro, Soprano 

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1987-1988

A Tribute to Broadway and the Big Bands

A Cabaret Concert/Dance

Saturday, June 25, 1988, 8:00p.m., Walker Arena

Guests: The Bob Warnaar Big Band

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1986-1987

A Holiday Spectacular

*Sunday, Dec. 6, 1987, 4:00 p.m. Frauenthal Theater

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1985-1986

A Tribute to John Philip Sousa

Saturday, June 27, 1987, 4:00 and 8:00p.m., Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Julia George, Soprano; Roger L. Behrend, Euphonium

First Chair Honors Concert

*March 8, 1987, Muskegon High School

A Holiday Spectacular

Sunday, Dec. 14, 1986, 4:00 p.m. Frauenthal Theater

Guests: Troy Carpenter and Clarke Manning

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1983-1984
 
1982-1983
 
1981-1982
 
1980-1981
 
1979-1980

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Last updated 04/21/08