PAST CONCERTS
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2009-10 SEASON SCHEDULE
May I Have this Dance?
Sunday, May 2, 2010, 4:00 p.m
Reeths-Puffer Rocket Center, North Muskegon
Guests: Kalamazoo Concert Band
Motor City Festival of Community Bands
Saturday, March 14, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Motor City Brass Bands
Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, Dearborn, MI
Winners and WINDS
Youth Soloist Scholarship Winner, Emily Zacek, Flute
Sunday, February 28, 2010, 4:00 p.m.
Reeths-Puffer Rocket Center, North Muskegon
Participating Bands: Whitehall High School, Mr. Vince Browand, Director
Calvary Christian High School, Mrs. Cheri Eberly, Director
Grand Haven High School, Mr. Greg Maynard, Director
The Many Faces of Jazz
Guests: Tim Froncek Trio
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Joint Concert with North Oakland Community Band
Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Lake Orion High School
2008-09 SEASON SCHEDULE
Winners and WINDS
Sunday, March 22, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Reeths-Puffer High School Rocket Centre, North Muskegon
Youth Soloist Scholarship Winner, Bryce Kyle, Clarinet
Guest Conductor: Kent Krive
Participating Bands: Fruitport Community Schools, Donald Showich; Mona Shores School, Jason Boyden
Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Okemos High School, Okemos, MI
Make the Season Bright
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts Guests: Motor City Brass Band
2007-08 Season Schedule
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
2006-07 Season Schedule
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
2005-06 Concert Season
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
2004-05 Concert Season
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 nATIONAL CONVENTION
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, LA
2003-04 Concert Season
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
2002-03 Concert Season
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
2001-02 Concert Season
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
2000-2001 Concert Season
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
1999-2000 Concert Season
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 Acadmy; 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
1998-1999 Concert Season
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
1997-1998 Concert Season
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
1996-1997 Concert Season
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 ConcertSunday, Oct. 13, 1996, 4:00 p.m., Frauenthal Theater
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
1994-1995 Concert Season
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
1993-1994 Concert Season
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
1992-1993 Concert Season
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
1991-1992 Concert Season
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
1990-1991 Concert Season
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 Concert Season
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
1988-1989 Concert Season
A Tribute to John Philip Sousa
Saturday, July 1, 1989, 8:00p.m., Frauenthal Theater
Guests: Lynn Middlebrook, Trumpet; Carla Spataro, Soprano
1987-1988 Concert Season
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
1986-1987 Concert Season
A Holiday Spectacular
*Sunday, Dec. 6, 1987, 4:00 p.m. Frauenthal Theater
1985-1986 Concert Season
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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