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HISTORY: There have been several civic bands adding to the cultural environment of Centerville over the years. In the early 1900's the band consisted of about 17 members. A civic band was also active in the 1930's. It was not until 1985 that Centerville again had a community band. |
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In that year the current Centerville Community Band was formed by Wayne
Markworth, Director of the Centerville City School's music programs. The
group of volunteers continued to meet as a summer-only band during 1986 and
1987. In response to the desire of band members to continue throughout the
year, the band was reorganized as a year-around band. Diana Wightman, Wilbur
Cline, Robert Johnson, and Darin Jolliffe-Haas,Dr. Herbert Dregalla, Don Durst, and Jim Latten, Brendan Caldwell, and Ed Nagel led the band in the following
years, each adding his/her own expertise to the band. Our current director is Mr. Clair Miller.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
His career as a music educator spanned 38 years and included the following:
* Teacher at Trotwood Madison H.S. His career as a professional musician included:
* Professional Trombonist- Dayton Philharmonic |
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CURRENT OPERATION: REHEARSALS: Every Tuesday Night at the Centerville High School Band Room, 7-9 pm. DUES: Members pay $10 per trimester. The band is organized and run by elected officers and board members according to the constitution and by-laws of the band. With the support of the Centerville City Government and the Centerville Arts Commission the band has expanded its activities in recent years. We typically perform 10-20 performances (concerts and parades) in a year. (Check out our photos.) Our members represent about 12 different communities in the greater Dayton area and range in age from 18 to "we'll never tell" !! Our music is selected with an ear to a wide variety of styles, member ability and audience appeal. This group has a strong committment to be of service to the City of Centerville. Our second priority is to be a good neighbor to other communities. For examples of venues and music selection Click here to view programs (PDF File) for seven performances in the last half of 2008. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME: Membership in the band is open to anyone who plays or has played an instrument and is out of high school. There are no auditions and all are welcome to participate. For more information please call Anita Looper at 937-433-2769 or Email us at rlangsd970@aol.com. Come join us and be part of the FUN. NEWSLETTER Check out our newsletter. It is a PDF file which can be viewed via Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program which can be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com Jan-Mar 2006 Sep-Dec 2005 Apr-Jun 2005 Jan-Mar 2005 Oct-Dec 2004 |
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Clair Miller brings outstanding educational and professional credentials. He is a graduate of Miami and Xavier Universities in Ohio and the U.S.Naval Academy of Music in Washington, D.C.