GALION — The Galion Community Band will begin rehearsals for their two summer concerts on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Galion High School band room.
Additional rehearsals are scheduled for June 14, June 21, June 29, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. All rehearsals will be at the Galion High School and will start at 2 p.m.
Concerts for this summer are scheduled for Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m. at the Galion Heise Park Bandshell and Sunday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. at the pavilion of the First United Church of Christ at 248 Harding Way West in Galion.
The Galion Community Band is open to all instrumental musicians in Galion and the surrounding area.
Last year’s band had student musicians from Galion, Northmor, Col. Crawford and Clear Fork schools and adult musicians from the surrounding area.
“We are hoping for a good turnout to help celebration the 250th Anniversary of American Independence,” said band leader Brian Treisch.
The Galion Community Band was formed in 1976 for the Bicentennial and has performed nearly every year since.
“There will several other directors this year,” Treisch said. “We have several college music education majors that will be conducting various works.It’s part of our mission to support music and music education.”
The July 3 Concert will be a patriotic concert celebrating our nations 250th birthday.
“We want to celebrate with patriotic music and honor area veterans during the concert,” Treisch said. “We will be asking veterans and current service members to come forward during the Salute to the Armed Forces and remain during the playing of the ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ ”
The August concert will be a summer band concert with marches, lighter contemporary works, and some light classics.
Donations are being accepted to offset the costs of these concerts.
“We offer a small compensation for our band members and need to provide music and liability insurance,” Treisch said. “The concerts are free but we community support to make this happen.
“We have sent letters to some of our business community requesting support, but will welcome any and all support.”
Donations can be sent to the Galion Community Foundation, PO Box 634, Galion, Ohio 44833.
If you have questions about the band or supporting the band, contact Brian Treisch at 419-566-5326.