PROGRAM The Billboard March John N. Klohr

Beauty and the Beast Alan Menken & Howard Ashman Belle • Beauty and the Beast • Gaston • Something There • Be Our Guest

As Time Goes By Herman Hupfeld Katie McInnis, voice

Allied Honor March Karl King

Carnival of Venice Herbert L. Clark Edward Mallett, euphonium

William Carson, guest conductor

Instant Concert Harold L. Walters How many of the 30 melodies in this piece can you recognize?!

Cousins Herbert L. Clark William Carson, clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone & tenor saxophone

Edward Mallett, euphonium

Big Fun in the Sun arr. David Marshall Barbara Ann • Surf City • Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini

California Dreamin’ • Good Lovin’ • Wipe Out

Cheerio March Edwin Franko Goldman

2008 SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES

June 12 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

June 17 • Tuesday The Castle, Canadian Lakes • 7:00 p.m.

June 19 • Thursday MCMC Auxiliary Ice Cream Social • Centennial Park, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 24 • Tuesday The Old Jail Lawn, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 26 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

July 2 • Wednesday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND

Celebrating its 43rd season, the Ferris Community Summer Band is proudly sponsored by FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY. Each summer, the band meets for a series of weekly musical escapades. The concerts – which are free and open to the public – are presented each week in parks and other venues around the greater Big Rapids area. Each concert features a different program, making for rich musical encounters for our performing musicians, and for our community of friends, family, neighbors and visitors. This “Communiversity Band” is open to musically experienced adults, high school students, and advanced middle school students with a recommendation from their teachers. The band rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the FSU Music Center. The 2008 rehearsal dates are: June 9, 16, 23 & 30. There is no fee to play in the Summer Band. It is also possible to take Summer Band for credit at FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY as “Music 160.” So for all of you musicians out there, young and old – even if you haven’t had your “horn out of the case for a while” – go grab your horns, hop on the bandwagon, and come help fill our summer skies with the sweet sounds of music by joining us for as many of the weekly cycles of rehearsals and concerts as you’re able to make! For more information, please contact director Scott Cohen at (231) 591-2484 or at rscohen@ferris.edu. You can also find us on line at www.ferris.edu/music.

2008 SUMMER BAND MUSICIANS FLUTE BASS CLARINET TRUMPET EUPHONIUM Mary Clark William Carson Bob Clark Jeff Jernstadt Jennifer Cox Melanie Tygart Zachary Daniels Edward Mallett Benjamin Frost Alyssa Wencl Jeff Gabalis Linda Peek Jeff Nagelbush Charissa Talsma TUBA SOPRANO SAX Edward Mallett William Carson FRENCH HORN STRING BASS Alan Anderson Janet Mallett BASSOON ALTO SAX Shannon K. English Geoffrey Bohren “Yukon” Jack King Gail Jacobson PERCUSSION William Pisani Dustin Huss Susan Wenger Adam Jensen John King CLARINET Frieda Anderson TENOR SAX Lori Bush William Carson VOCALIST William Carson George Novak TROMBONE Katie McInnis Ashley Erskin Kyle Maneke Pamela Greenlees Jim Mehl Nick McKay BARI SAX Zach Potter GUEST CONDUCTOR Nedra Neumann Jack Wellnitz Ernie Wenger William Carson

2008 BIG RAPIDS BAND SHELL CONCERT SERIES W e d n e s d a y s • 7 : 0 0 p . m .

July 2 • Ferris Community Summer Band

The Summer Band concludes its season as the opener for this series, with patriotic 4th of July music.

July 9 • Daisy May Michigan native and Folk music recording artist Daisy May works a variety of venues coast to coast. Her inspired songs and powerful clear voice have a sweetness that delights audiences.

Sponsored by Chemical Bank of Big Rapids

July 16 • Flat River Big Band The Flat River Big Band plays favorite Swing tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey.

Sponsored by Jim Mehl & Scott Whitney

July 23 • Open Range Open Range has been delighting Michigan audiences for years with its Folk and Country music. Features Dan Brandon, vocals & rhythm guitar; Wes Raymond, bass; Jon Potrykus, fiddle, dobro, mandolin & pedal steel; Letha Raymond, vocals; Rex Raymond, vocals & lead guitar.

Sponsored by Curry’s Gas Station and Bill Scheible Insurance

July 30 • Freewheelin Freewheelin dazzles audiences with their energetic brand of Blue Grass music. Features Mark Conley, banjo; Dan Seabolt, fiddle; Dave Seabolt, guitar & vocals; Buck Robinson, bass.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Big Rapids

August 6 • Free Flight Free Flight has been rocking Michigan audiences with their Classic Rock music since the 80’s. They have opened for Santana, Journey, Three Dog Night and Eddie Money. Features David Szot, guitar & vocals; Gale Rodarmer, guitar & vocals; Terry Comer, drums & vocals; Ben Stout, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by The Sole and Fairman’s Apparel

August 13 • The Carlos Melendez Jazz Quartet Puerto Rican jazz guitarist Carlos Melendez is Director of the Jazz Band at Alma College. He has played with such greats as Herbie Mann, José Feliciano, Eddie Gomez and Sonny Fortune. Joining Carlos are Robbie Smith, trumpeter, saxophonist and Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University; and Michigan greats Randy Marsh on drums and Paul Lesinsky on bass. Sponsored by Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce & Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 20 • Key West Permafrost Blues Band

Harry “Hambone” Dempsey, Ferris State University music professor who toured with Frank Sinatra Jr., leads this 8-piece group that plays “Big Band Blues” styles from Chicago to Key West.

Sponsored by Ferris State University’s President’s Office

August 27 • Up North Jazz Quartet Vocalist Lois Hartzler leads this group that also features Matt Moresi, Director of Jazz at Ferris State University, piano; Jonathan Nichol, saxophones & clarinet; and Jason Nichol, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by the Humanities Department of Ferris State University

Saturday, August 30 @ 8:00 p.m. • Pete and the Parrotheads Bringing the distinctive Caribbean flavor to Big Rapids, this Jimmy Buffet tribute band has played throughout the U.S., Canada, London, England and Japan. Features Pete Hall, bass, guitar & vocals; Steve Pinckney, guitar, vocals & mandolin; and Dave Ludington, drums.

F E R R I S S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y presents the

FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND 43rd Concert Season

Dr. Richard Scott Cohen, Director

SUMMER BAND CONCERT

No. 1

featuring

Katie McInnis, voice Dr. Edward Mallett, euphonium

Dr. William Carson, guest conductor & woodwinds

7:00 p.m. June 12, 2008

The Big Rapids Band Shell • Big Rapids, Michigan

PROGRAM Colonel Bogey March Kenneth J. Alford

The Magic Flute Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What a Wonderful World George David Weiss & Bob Thiele Susan Wenger, alto saxophone soloist

Beauty and the Beast Alan Menken & Howard Ashman Belle • Beauty and the Beast • Gaston • Something There • Be Our Guest

Carnival of Venice Herbert L. Clark Edward Mallett, euphonium soloist

Instant Concert Harold L. Walters How many of the 30 melodies in this piece can you recognize?!

The Elephant’s Tango William Bell Edward Mallett, tuba soloist

Man of La Mancha Mitch Leigh & Joe Darion Little Bird, Little Bird • Dulcinea • Man of La Mancha • The Impossible Dream

John King, vocal soloist

Sinatra in Concert arr. Jerry Nowak Theme from “New York, New York” • It was a Very Good Year • The Lady is a Tramp • My Way

Cheerio March Edwin Franko Goldman

2008 SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES

June 12 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

June 17 • Tuesday The Castle, Canadian Lakes • 7:00 p.m.

June 19 • Thursday MCMC Auxiliary Ice Cream Social • Centennial Park, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 24 • Tuesday The Old Jail Lawn, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 26 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

July 2 • Wednesday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND

Celebrating its 43rd season, the Ferris Community Summer Band is proudly sponsored by FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY. Each summer, the band meets for a series of weekly musical escapades. The concerts – which are free and open to the public – are presented each week in parks and other venues around the greater Big Rapids area. Each concert features a different program, making for rich musical encounters for our performing musicians, and for our community of friends, family, neighbors and visitors. This “Communiversity Band” is open to musically experienced adults, high school students, and advanced middle school students with a recommendation from their teachers. The band rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the FSU Music Center. The 2008 rehearsal dates are: June 9, 16, 23 & 30. There is no fee to play in the Summer Band. It is also possible to take Summer Band for credit at FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY as “Music 160.” So for all of you musicians out there, young and old – even if you haven’t had your “horn out of the case for a while” – go grab your horns, hop on the bandwagon, and come help fill our summer skies with the sweet sounds of music by joining us for as many of the weekly cycles of rehearsals and concerts as you’re able to make! For more information, please contact director Scott Cohen at (231) 591-2484 or at rscohen@ferris.edu. You can also find us on line at www.ferris.edu/music.

2008 SUMMER BAND MUSICIANS FLUTE BASS CLARINET TRUMPET EUPHONIUM Caitlin Brockette William Carson Bob Clark Jeff Jernstadt Mary Clark Pamela Greenlees Zachary Daniels Edward Mallett Jennifer Cox Melanie Tygart Jeff Gabalis Benjamin Frost Alyssa Wencl Jeff Nagelbush TUBA Linda Peek Bobbi Nista Brian Maneke Charissa Talsma SOPRANO SAX Alyshia Norris Edward Mallett William Carson BASSOON STRING BASS Geoffrey Bohren ALTO SAX Janet Mallett Art Sherwood Nate Blunt FRENCH HORN “Yukon” Jack King Alan Anderson PERCUSSION CLARINET Ryan Minier Shannon K. English Dustin Huss Frieda Anderson Fran Norris Gail Jacobson Adam Jensen Lori Bush William Pisani John King William Carson Susan Wenger Ashley Erskin Martina Esterle TENOR SAX TROMBONE VOCALIST Pamela Greenlees William Carson Kyle Maneke John King Albert Jiao George Novak Jim Mehl Katie McInnis Nick McKay Zach Potter Nedra Neumann BARI SAX Ernie Wenger GUEST CONDUCTOR Corie Randolph Jack Wellnitz Scott Whitney William Carson

2008 BIG RAPIDS BAND SHELL CONCERT SERIES W e d n e s d a y s • 7 : 0 0 p . m .

July 2 • Ferris Community Summer Band

The Summer Band concludes its season as the opener for this series, with patriotic 4th of July music.

July 9 • Daisy May Michigan native and Folk music recording artist Daisy May works a variety of venues coast to coast. Her inspired songs and powerful clear voice have a sweetness that delights audiences.

Sponsored by Chemical Bank of Big Rapids

July 16 • Flat River Big Band The Flat River Big Band plays favorite Swing tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey.

Sponsored by Jim Mehl & Scott Whitney

July 23 • Open Range Open Range has been delighting Michigan audiences for years with its Folk and Country music. Features Dan Brandon, vocals & rhythm guitar; Wes Raymond, bass; Jon Potrykus, fiddle, dobro, mandolin & pedal steel; Letha Raymond, vocals; Rex Raymond, vocals & lead guitar.

Sponsored by Curry’s Gas Station and Bill Scheible Insurance

July 30 • Freewheelin Freewheelin dazzles audiences with their energetic brand of Blue Grass music. Features Mark Conley, banjo; Dan Seabolt, fiddle; Dave Seabolt, guitar & vocals; Buck Robinson, bass.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Big Rapids

August 6 • Free Flight Free Flight has been rocking Michigan audiences with their Classic Rock music since the 80’s. They have opened for Santana, Journey, Three Dog Night and Eddie Money. Features David Szot, guitar & vocals; Gale Rodarmer, guitar & vocals; Terry Comer, drums & vocals; Ben Stout, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by The Sole and Fairman’s Apparel

August 13 • The Carlos Melendez Jazz Quartet Puerto Rican jazz guitarist Carlos Melendez is Director of the Jazz Band at Alma College. He has played with such greats as Herbie Mann, José Feliciano, Eddie Gomez and Sonny Fortune. Joining Carlos are Robbie Smith, trumpeter, saxophonist and Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University; and Michigan greats Randy Marsh on drums and Paul Lesinsky on bass. Sponsored by Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce & Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 20 • Key West Permafrost Blues Band

Harry “Hambone” Dempsey, Ferris State University music professor who toured with Frank Sinatra Jr., leads this 8-piece group that plays “Big Band Blues” styles from Chicago to Key West.

Sponsored by Ferris State University’s President’s Office

August 27 • Up North Jazz Quartet Vocalist Lois Hartzler leads this group that also features Matt Moresi, Director of Jazz at Ferris State University, piano; Jonathan Nichol, saxophones & clarinet; and Jason Nichol, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by the Humanities Department of Ferris State University

Saturday, August 30 @ 8:00 p.m. • Pete and the Parrotheads Bringing the distinctive Caribbean flavor to Big Rapids, this Jimmy Buffet tribute band has played throughout the U.S., Canada, London, England and Japan. Features Pete Hall, bass, guitar & vocals; Steve Pinckney, guitar, vocals & mandolin; and Dave Ludington, drums.

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY in conjunction with

THE CANADIAN LAKES ASSOCIATION presents

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND 43rd Concert Season

Dr. Richard Scott Cohen, Director

in

SUMMER BAND CONCERT

No. 2

with featured soloists

John King, voice Susan Wenger, alto saxophone

Dr. Edward Mallett, tuba & euphonium

7:00 p.m. Tuesday • June 17, 2008

The Castle • Canadian Lakes, Michigan

PROGRAM Allied Honor March Karl King

Sinatra in Concert arr. Jerry Nowak Theme from “New York, New York” • It was a Very Good Year • The Lady is a Tramp • My Way

Beelzebub Andrea Catozzi Edward Mallett, tuba soloist

The Elephant’s Tango William Bell Edward Mallett, tuba soloist

The Florentiner March Julius Fucik

Man of La Mancha Mitch Leigh & Joe Darion Little Bird, Little Bird • Dulcinea • Man of La Mancha • The Impossible Dream

John King, vocal soloist

What a Wonderful World George David Weiss & Bob Thiele Susan Wenger, alto saxophone soloist

Big Fun in the Sun arr. David Marshall Barbara Ann • Surf City • Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini

California Dreamin’ • Good Lovin’ • Wipe Out

The Billboard March John N. Klohr

2008 SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES

June 12 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

June 17 • Tuesday The Castle, Canadian Lakes • 7:00 p.m.

June 19 • Thursday MCMC Auxiliary Ice Cream Social • Centennial Park, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 24 • Tuesday The Old Jail Lawn, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 26 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

July 2 • Wednesday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND

Celebrating its 43rd season, the Ferris Community Summer Band is proudly sponsored by FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY. Each summer, the band meets for a series of weekly musical escapades. The concerts – which are free and open to the public – are presented each week in parks and other venues around the greater Big Rapids area. Each concert features a different program, making for rich musical encounters for our performing musicians, and for our community of friends, family, neighbors and visitors. This “Communiversity Band” is open to musically experienced adults, high school students, and advanced middle school students with a recommendation from their teachers. The band rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the FSU Music Center. The 2008 rehearsal dates are: June 9, 16, 23 & 30. There is no fee to play in the Summer Band. It is also possible to take Summer Band for credit at FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY as “Music 160.” So for all of you musicians out there, young and old – even if you haven’t had your “horn out of the case for a while” – go grab your horns, hop on the bandwagon, and come help fill our summer skies with the sweet sounds of music by joining us for as many of the weekly cycles of rehearsals and concerts as you’re able to make! For more information, please contact director Scott Cohen at (231) 591-2484 or at rscohen@ferris.edu. You can also find us on line at www.ferris.edu/music.

2008 SUMMER BAND MUSICIANS FLUTE BASS CLARINET TRUMPET EUPHONIUM Caitlin Brockette William Carson Bob Clark Jeff Jernstadt Mary Clark Pamela Greenlees Zachary Daniels Edward Mallett Jennifer Cox Melanie Tygart Jeff Gabalis Benjamin Frost Alyssa Wencl Jeff Nagelbush TUBA Linda Peek Bobbi Nista Brian Maneke Charissa Talsma SOPRANO SAX Alyshia Norris Edward Mallett William Carson BASSOON STRING BASS Geoffrey Bohren ALTO SAX Janet Mallett Art Sherwood Nate Blunt FRENCH HORN “Yukon” Jack King Alan Anderson PERCUSSION CLARINET Ryan Minier Shannon K. English Dustin Huss Frieda Anderson Fran Norris Gail Jacobson Adam Jensen Lori Bush William Pisani John King William Carson Susan Wenger Ashley Erskin Martina Esterle TENOR SAX TROMBONE VOCALIST Pamela Greenlees William Carson Kyle Maneke John King Albert Jiao George Novak Jim Mehl Katie McInnis Nick McKay Zach Potter Nedra Neumann BARI SAX Ernie Wenger GUEST CONDUCTOR Corie Randolph Jack Wellnitz Scott Whitney William Carson

2008 BIG RAPIDS BAND SHELL CONCERT SERIES W e d n e s d a y s • 7 : 0 0 p . m .

July 2 • Ferris Community Summer Band

The Summer Band concludes its season as the opener for this series, with patriotic 4th of July music.

July 9 • Daisy May Michigan native and Folk music recording artist Daisy May works a variety of venues coast to coast. Her inspired songs and powerful clear voice have a sweetness that delights audiences.

Sponsored by Chemical Bank of Big Rapids

July 16 • Flat River Big Band The Flat River Big Band plays favorite Swing tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey.

Sponsored by Jim Mehl & Scott Whitney

July 23 • Open Range Open Range has been delighting Michigan audiences for years with its Folk and Country music. Features Dan Brandon, vocals & rhythm guitar; Wes Raymond, bass; Jon Potrykus, fiddle, dobro, mandolin & pedal steel; Letha Raymond, vocals; Rex Raymond, vocals & lead guitar.

Sponsored by Curry’s Gas Station and Bill Scheible Insurance

July 30 • Freewheelin Freewheelin dazzles audiences with their energetic brand of Blue Grass music. Features Mark Conley, banjo; Dan Seabolt, fiddle; Dave Seabolt, guitar & vocals; Buck Robinson, bass.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Big Rapids

August 6 • Free Flight Free Flight has been rocking Michigan audiences with their Classic Rock music since the 80’s. They have opened for Santana, Journey, Three Dog Night and Eddie Money. Features David Szot, guitar & vocals; Gale Rodarmer, guitar & vocals; Terry Comer, drums & vocals; Ben Stout, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by The Sole and Fairman’s Apparel

August 13 • The Carlos Melendez Jazz Quartet Puerto Rican jazz guitarist Carlos Melendez is Director of the Jazz Band at Alma College. He has played with such greats as Herbie Mann, José Feliciano, Eddie Gomez and Sonny Fortune. Joining Carlos are Robbie Smith, trumpeter, saxophonist and Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University; and Michigan greats Randy Marsh on drums and Paul Lesinsky on bass. Sponsored by Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce & Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 20 • Key West Permafrost Blues Band

Harry “Hambone” Dempsey, Ferris State University music professor who toured with Frank Sinatra Jr., leads this 8-piece group that plays “Big Band Blues” styles from Chicago to Key West.

Sponsored by Ferris State University’s President’s Office

August 27 • Up North Jazz Quartet Vocalist Lois Hartzler leads this group that also features Matt Moresi, Director of Jazz at Ferris State University, piano; Jonathan Nichol, saxophones & clarinet; and Jason Nichol, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by the Humanities Department of Ferris State University

Saturday, August 30 @ 8:00 p.m. • Pete and the Parrotheads Bringing the distinctive Caribbean flavor to Big Rapids, this Jimmy Buffet tribute band has played throughout the U.S., Canada, London, England and Japan. Features Pete Hall, bass, guitar & vocals; Steve Pinckney, guitar, vocals & mandolin; and Dave Ludington, drums.

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY in conjunction with

THE MECOSTA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

presents

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND 43rd Concert Season

Dr. Richard Scott Cohen, Director

in

SUMMER BAND CONCERT

No. 3

with featured soloists

John King, voice Susan Wenger, alto saxophone

Dr. Edward Mallett, tuba & euphonium

7:00 p.m. Thursday • June 19, 2008

Centennial Park • Big Rapids, Michigan

PROGRAM Allied Honor March Karl King

The Magic Flute Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Tico Tico Zequinha Abreu Edward K. Mallett, tuba soloist

Someone to Watch Over Me Ira Gershwin & George Gershwin Nell Rose Hill, vocal soloist

A Touch of Jazz arr. Jerry Brubaker Cute • C Jam Blues • Lil’ Darlin’ • Take Five • It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing

Round Midnight • The Swingin’ Shepherd Blues

Rhapsody for Euphonium and Concert Band James Curnow Jeff Jernstadt, euphonium soloist

Beauty and the Beast Alan Menken & Howard Ashman Belle • Beauty And The Beast • Gaston • Something There • Be Our Guest

Swanee Irving Ceasar & George Gershwin John R. King, vocal soloist

Colonel Bogey March Kenneth J. Alford

2008 SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES

June 12 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

June 17 • Tuesday The Castle, Canadian Lakes • 7:00 p.m.

June 19 • Thursday MCMC Auxiliary Ice Cream Social • Centennial Park, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 24 • Tuesday The Old Jail Lawn, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 26 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

July 2 • Wednesday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND Celebrating its 43rd season, the Ferris Community Summer Band is proudly sponsored by FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY. Each summer, the band meets for a series of weekly musical escapades. The concerts – which are free and open to the public – are presented each week in parks and other venues around the greater Big Rapids area. Each concert features a different program, making for rich musical encounters for our performing musicians, and for our community of friends, family, neighbors and visitors.

This “Communiversity Band” is open to musically experienced adults, high school students, and advanced middle school students with a recommendation from their teachers. The band rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the FSU Music Center. The 2008 rehearsal dates are: June 9, 16, 23 & 30. There is no fee to play in the Summer Band. It is also possible to take Summer Band for credit at FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY as “Music 160.”

So for all of you musicians out there, young and old – even if you haven’t had your “horn out of the case for a while” – go grab your horns, hop on the bandwagon, and come help fill our summer skies with the sweet sounds of music by joining us for as many of the weekly cycles of rehearsals and concerts as you’re able to make! For more information, please contact director Scott Cohen at (231) 591-2484 or at rscohen@ferris.edu. You can also find us on line at www.ferris.edu/music.

2008 SUMMER BAND MUSICIANS FLUTE BASS CLARINET TRUMPET EUPHONIUM Caitlin Brockette William Carson Bob Clark Jeff Jernstadt Mary Clark Pamela Greenlees Zachary Daniels Edward K. Mallett Jennifer Cox Melanie Tygart Jeff Gabalis Benjamin Frost Alyssa Wencl Bob Gould TUBA Susan Gould Jeffrey Nagelbush Brian Maneke Linda Peek Bobbi Nista Edward K. Mallett Charissa Talsma SOPRANO SAX Alyshia Norris William Carson STRING BASS BASSOON Janet Mallett Geoffrey Bohren ALTO SAX Art Sherwood Nate Blunt FRENCH HORN PERCUSSION “Yukon” Jack King Alan Anderson Dustin Huss CLARINET Ryan Minier Randy Burson II Adam Jensen Frieda Anderson Fran Norris Shannon K. English John R. King Lori Bush William Pisani Gail Salinger Jacobson William Carson Susan Wenger VOCALIST Ashley Erskin Nell Rose Hill Martina Esterle John R. King Robert Garrels TENOR SAX TROMBONE Katie McInnis Pamela Greenlees William Carson Scott Cohen Albert Jiao George Novak Kyle Maneke Christa Lubahn Jim Mehl GUEST CONDUCTOR Nick McKay Zachary Potter William Carson Nedra Neumann BARI SAX Ernie Wenger William J. Donahue Corie Randolph Jack Wellnitz Scott Whitney David L. Eisler

2008 BIG RAPIDS BAND SHELL CONCERT SERIES W e d n e s d a y s • 7 : 0 0 p . m .

July 2 • Ferris Community Summer Band The Summer Band concludes its season as the opener for this series, with patriotic 4th of July music.

July 9 • Daisy May

Michigan native and Folk music recording artist Daisy May works a variety of venues coast to coast. Her inspired songs and powerful clear voice have a sweetness that delights audiences.

Sponsored by Chemical Bank of Big Rapids

July 16 • Flat River Big Band The Flat River Big Band plays favorite Swing tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey.

Sponsored by Jim Mehl & Scott Whitney

July 23 • Open Range Open Range has been delighting Michigan audiences for years with its Folk and Country music. Features Dan Brandon, vocals & rhythm guitar; Wes Raymond, bass; Jon Potrykus, fiddle, dobro, mandolin & pedal steel; Letha Raymond, vocals; Rex Raymond, vocals & lead guitar.

Sponsored by Curry’s Gas Station and Bill Scheible Insurance

July 30 • Freewheelin Freewheelin dazzles audiences with their energetic brand of Blue Grass music. Features Mark Conley, banjo; Dan Seabolt, fiddle; Dave Seabolt, guitar & vocals; Buck Robinson, bass.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Big Rapids

August 6 • Free Flight Free Flight has been rocking Michigan audiences with their Classic Rock music since the 80’s. They have opened for Santana, Journey, Three Dog Night and Eddie Money. Features David Szot, guitar & vocals; Gale Rodarmer, guitar & vocals; Terry Comer, drums & vocals; Ben Stout, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by The Sole and Fairman’s Apparel

August 13 • The Carlos Melendez Jazz Quartet Puerto Rican jazz guitarist Carlos Melendez is Director of the Jazz Band at Alma College. He has played with such greats as Herbie Mann, José Feliciano, Eddie Gomez and Sonny Fortune. Joining Carlos are Robbie Smith, trumpeter, saxophonist and Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University; and Michigan greats Randy Marsh on drums and Paul Lesinsky on bass. Sponsored by Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce & Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 20 • Key West Permafrost Blues Band

Harry “Hambone” Dempsey, Ferris State University music professor who toured with Frank Sinatra Jr., leads this 8-piece group that plays “Big Band Blues” styles from Chicago to Key West.

Sponsored by Ferris State University’s President’s Office

August 27 • Up North Jazz Quartet Vocalist Lois Hartzler leads this group that also features Matt Moresi, Director of Jazz at Ferris State University, piano; Jonathan Nichol, saxophones & clarinet; and Jason Nichol, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by the Humanities Department of Ferris State University

Saturday, August 30 @ 8:00 p.m. • Pete and the Parrotheads Bringing the distinctive Caribbean flavor to Big Rapids, this Jimmy Buffet tribute band has played throughout the U.S., Canada, London, England and Japan. Features Pete Hall, bass, guitar & vocals; Steve Pinckney, guitar, vocals & mandolin; and Dave Ludington, drums.

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY in conjunction with

THE BIG RAPIDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION presents

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND 43rd Concert Season

Dr. Richard Scott Cohen, Director

in

SUMMER BAND CONCERT

No. 4

with featured soloists

John R. King, voice Nell Rose Hill, voice

Jeff Jernstadt, euphonium Dr. Edward K. Mallett, tuba

7:00 p.m. Tuesday • June 24, 2008

The Old Jail Lawn • Big Rapids, Michigan

PROGRAM Americans We Henry Fillmore

Instant Concert Harold L. Walters How many of the 30 melodies in this piece can you recognize?!

Love’s Old Sweet Song James L. Molloy John R. King, vocal soloist

A Touch of Jazz arr. Jerry Brubaker Cute • C Jam Blues • Lil’ Darlin’ • Take Five • It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing

Round Midnight • The Swingin’ Shepherd Blues

Rhapsody for Euphonium and Concert Band James Curnow Jeff Jernstadt, euphonium soloist

Beauty and the Beast Alan Menken & Howard Ashman Belle • Beauty and the Beast • Gaston • Something There • Be Our Guest

William J. Donahue, guest conductor

Beelzebub Andrea Catozzi Edward K. Mallett, tuba soloist

Big Band Dixie arr. Bob Lowden Robert Garrels, clarinet • George Novak, tenor sax • Jeff Gabalis, trumpet • Scott Whitney, trombone

Midnight In Moscow • Muskrat Rumble • That’s A Plenty

Azcárraga, Pasodoble Fallero Richard Scott Cohen

2008 SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES

June 12 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

June 17 • Tuesday The Castle, Canadian Lakes • 7:00 p.m.

June 19 • Thursday MCMC Auxiliary Ice Cream Social • Centennial Park, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 24 • Tuesday The Old Jail Lawn, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 26 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

July 2 • Wednesday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND Celebrating its 43rd season, the Ferris Community Summer Band is proudly sponsored by FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY. Each summer, the band meets for a series of weekly musical escapades. The concerts – which are free and open to the public – are presented each week in parks and other venues around the greater Big Rapids area. Each concert features a different program, making for rich musical encounters for our performing musicians, and for our community of friends, family, neighbors and visitors.

This “Communiversity Band” is open to musically experienced adults, high school students, and advanced middle school students with a recommendation from their teachers. The band rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the FSU Music Center. The 2008 rehearsal dates are: June 9, 16, 23 & 30. There is no fee to play in the Summer Band. It is also possible to take Summer Band for credit at FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY as “Music 160.”

So for all of you musicians out there, young and old – even if you haven’t had your “horn out of the case for a while” – go grab your horns, hop on the bandwagon, and come help fill our summer skies with the sweet sounds of music by joining us for as many of the weekly cycles of rehearsals and concerts as you’re able to make! For more information, please contact director Scott Cohen at (231) 591-2484 or at rscohen@ferris.edu. You can also find us on line at www.ferris.edu/music.

2008 SUMMER BAND MUSICIANS FLUTE BASS CLARINET TRUMPET EUPHONIUM Caitlin Brockette William Carson Bob Clark Jeff Jernstadt Mary Clark Pamela Greenlees Zachary Daniels Edward K. Mallett Jennifer Cox Melanie Tygart Jeff Gabalis Benjamin Frost Alyssa Wencl Bob Gould TUBA Susan Gould Jeffrey Nagelbush Brian Maneke Linda Peek Bobbi Nista Edward K. Mallett Charissa Talsma SOPRANO SAX Alyshia Norris William Carson STRING BASS BASSOON Janet Mallett Geoffrey Bohren ALTO SAX Art Sherwood Nate Blunt FRENCH HORN PERCUSSION “Yukon” Jack King Alan Anderson Dustin Huss CLARINET Ryan Minier Randy Burson II Adam Jensen Frieda Anderson Fran Norris Shannon K. English John R. King Lori Bush William Pisani Gail Salinger Jacobson William Carson Susan Wenger VOCALIST Ashley Erskin Nell Rose Hill Martina Esterle John R. King Robert Garrels TENOR SAX TROMBONE Katie McInnis Pamela Greenlees William Carson Scott Cohen Albert Jiao George Novak Kyle Maneke Christa Lubahn Jim Mehl GUEST CONDUCTOR Nick McKay Zachary Potter William Carson Nedra Neumann BARI SAX Ernie Wenger William J. Donahue Corie Randolph Jack Wellnitz Scott Whitney David L. Eisler

2008 BIG RAPIDS BAND SHELL CONCERT SERIES W e d n e s d a y s • 7 : 0 0 p . m .

July 2 • Ferris Community Summer Band

The Summer Band concludes its season as the opener for this series, with patriotic 4th of July music.

July 9 • Daisy May Michigan native and Folk music recording artist Daisy May works a variety of venues coast to coast. Her inspired songs and powerful clear voice have a sweetness that delights audiences.

Sponsored by Chemical Bank of Big Rapids

July 16 • Flat River Big Band The Flat River Big Band plays favorite Swing tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey.

Sponsored by Jim Mehl & Scott Whitney

July 23 • Open Range Open Range has been delighting Michigan audiences for years with its Folk and Country music. Features Dan Brandon, vocals & rhythm guitar; Wes Raymond, bass; Jon Potrykus, fiddle, dobro, mandolin & pedal steel; Letha Raymond, vocals; Rex Raymond, vocals & lead guitar.

Sponsored by Curry’s Gas Station and Bill Scheible Insurance

July 30 • Freewheelin Freewheelin dazzles audiences with their energetic brand of Blue Grass music. Features Mark Conley, banjo; Dan Seabolt, fiddle; Dave Seabolt, guitar & vocals; Buck Robinson, bass.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Big Rapids

August 6 • Free Flight Free Flight has been rocking Michigan audiences with their Classic Rock music since the 80’s. They have opened for Santana, Journey, Three Dog Night and Eddie Money. Features David Szot, guitar & vocals; Gale Rodarmer, guitar & vocals; Terry Comer, drums & vocals; Ben Stout, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by The Sole and Fairman’s Apparel

August 13 • The Carlos Melendez Jazz Quartet Puerto Rican jazz guitarist Carlos Melendez is Director of the Jazz Band at Alma College. He has played with such greats as Herbie Mann, José Feliciano, Eddie Gomez and Sonny Fortune. Joining Carlos are Robbie Smith, trumpeter, saxophonist and Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University; and Michigan greats Randy Marsh on drums and Paul Lesinsky on bass. Sponsored by Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce & Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 20 • Key West Permafrost Blues Band

Harry “Hambone” Dempsey, Ferris State University music professor who toured with Frank Sinatra Jr., leads this 8-piece group that plays “Big Band Blues” styles from Chicago to Key West.

Sponsored by Ferris State University’s President’s Office

August 27 • Up North Jazz Quartet Vocalist Lois Hartzler leads this group that also features Matt Moresi, Director of Jazz at Ferris State University, piano; Jonathan Nichol, saxophones & clarinet; and Jason Nichol, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by the Humanities Department of Ferris State University

Saturday, August 30 @ 8:00 p.m. • Pete and the Parrotheads Bringing the distinctive Caribbean flavor to Big Rapids, this Jimmy Buffet tribute band has played throughout the U.S., Canada, London, England and Japan. Features Pete Hall, bass, guitar & vocals; Steve Pinckney, guitar, vocals & mandolin; and Dave Ludington, drums.

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

presents

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND 43rd Concert Season

Dr. Richard Scott Cohen, Director

in

SUMMER BAND CONCERT

No. 5

with featured soloists

John R. King, voice Jeff Gablis, trumpet

Robert Garrels, clarinet Scott Whitney, trombone

Jeff Jernstadt, euphonium Dr. Edward K. Mallett, tuba

George Novak, tenor saxophone William J. Donahue, guest conductor

7:00 p.m. Thursday • June 26, 2008

The Big Rapids Band Shell • Big Rapids, Michigan

PROGRAM The Star Spangled Banner J.S. Smith & F.S. Key

Rachel Schumann, vocal soloist

Big Rapids Fourth from Summer Big Rapids Robert Garrels

American Riversongs Pierre La Plante Down The River • Shenandoah • The Glendy Burke

Susan Gould, guest conductor

America the Beautiful K.L. Bates & S.A. Ward John R. King, vocal soloist

Stars in a Velvety Sky Herbert L. Clarke Edward K. Mallett, euphonium soloist

Armed Forces Salute arr. Bob Lowden Army • Coast Guard • Marines • Air Force • Navy

Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg Rachel Schumann, vocal soloist

A Sousa Portrait arr. Robert E. Foster Bruce Dilg, narrator

God Bless America Irving Berlin John R. King, vocal soloist

The Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa

2008 SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES

June 12 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

June 17 • Tuesday The Castle, Canadian Lakes • 7:00 p.m.

June 19 • Thursday MCMC Auxiliary Ice Cream Social • Centennial Park, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 24 • Tuesday The Old Jail Lawn, Big Rapids • 7:00 p.m.

June 26 • Thursday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

July 2 • Wednesday Big Rapids Band Shell • 7:00 p.m.

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND Celebrating its 43rd season, the Ferris Community Summer Band is proudly sponsored by FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY. Each summer, the band meets for a series of weekly musical escapades. The concerts – which are free and open to the public – are presented each week in parks and other venues around the greater Big Rapids area. Each concert features a different program, making for rich musical encounters for our performing musicians, and for our community of friends, family, neighbors and visitors.

This “Communiversity Band” is open to musically experienced adults, high school students, and advanced middle school students with a recommendation from their teachers. The band rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the FSU Music Center. The 2008 rehearsal dates are: June 9, 16, 23 & 30. There is no fee to play in the Summer Band. It is also possible to take Summer Band for credit at FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY as “Music 160.”

So for all of you musicians out there, young and old – even if you haven’t had your “horn out of the case for a while” – go grab your horns, hop on the bandwagon, and come help fill our summer skies with the sweet sounds of music by joining us for as many of the weekly cycles of rehearsals and concerts as you’re able to make! For more information, please contact director Scott Cohen at (231) 591-2484 or at rscohen@ferris.edu. You can also find us on line at www.ferris.edu/music.

2008 SUMMER BAND MUSICIANS FLUTE BASS CLARINET TRUMPET EUPHONIUM Caitlin Brockette William Carson Bob Clark T. Patrick Billig Mary Clark Pamela Greenlees Zachary Daniels Jeff Jernstadt Jennifer Cox Melanie Tygart Jeff Gabalis Edward K. Mallett Benjamin Frost Alyssa Wencl Bob Gould Susan Gould Alan Metcalf TUBA Linda Peek Jeffrey Nagelbush T. Patrick Billig Charissa Talsma Bobbi Nista Brian Maneke SOPRANO SAX Alyshia Norris Edward K. Mallett BASSOON William Carson Geoffrey Bohren STRING BASS Art Sherwood Janet Mallett ALTO SAX OBOE Nate Blunt PERCUSSION Ellen Raymond “Yukon” Jack King FRENCH HORN Dustin Huss Ryan Minier Alan Anderson Adam Jensen CLARINET Fran Norris Randy Burson II John R. King Frieda Anderson William Pisani Shannon K. English Lori Bush Susan Wenger Gail Salinger Jacobson William Carson VOCALIST Ashley Erskin Nell Rose Hill Martina Esterle John R. King Robert Garrels TENOR SAX Katie McInnis Pamela Greenlees William Carson Rachel Schumann Albert Jiao George Novak TROMBONE Dan Johnson Scott Cohen Christa Lubahn Kyle Maneke GUEST CONDUCTOR Nick McKay Jim Mehl William Carson Nedra Neumann BARI SAX Zachary Potter William J. Donahue Corie Randolph Susan Gould Ernie Wenger David L. Eisler Sarah Raymond Jack Wellnitz Scott Whitney Susan Gould

2008 BIG RAPIDS BAND SHELL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES W e d n e s d a y s • 7 : 0 0 p . m .

July 2 • Ferris Community Summer Band

The Summer Band concludes its season as the opener for this series, with patriotic 4th of July music.

July 9 • Daisy May Michigan native and Folk music recording artist Daisy May works a variety of venues coast to coast. Her inspired songs and powerful clear voice have a sweetness that delights audiences.

Sponsored by Chemical Bank of Big Rapids

July 16 • Flat River Big Band The Flat River Big Band plays favorite Swing tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey.

Sponsored by Jim Mehl & Scott Whitney

July 23 • Open Range Open Range has been delighting Michigan audiences for years with its Folk and Country music. Features Dan Brandon, vocals & rhythm guitar; Wes Raymond, bass; Jon Potrykus, fiddle, dobro, mandolin & pedal steel; Letha Raymond, vocals; Rex Raymond, vocals & lead guitar.

Sponsored by Curry’s Gas Station and Bill Scheible Insurance

July 30 • Freewheelin Freewheelin dazzles audiences with their energetic brand of Blue Grass music. Features Mark Conley, banjo; Dan Seabolt, fiddle; Dave Seabolt, guitar & vocals; Buck Robinson, bass.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Big Rapids

August 6 • Free Flight Free Flight has been rocking Michigan audiences with their Classic Rock music since the 80’s. They have opened for Santana, Journey, Three Dog Night and Eddie Money. Features David Szot, guitar & vocals; Gale Rodarmer, guitar & vocals; Terry Comer, drums & vocals; Ben Stout, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by The Sole and Fairman’s Apparel

August 13 • The Carlos Melendez Jazz Quartet Puerto Rican jazz guitarist Carlos Melendez is Director of the Jazz Band at Alma College. He has played with such greats as Herbie Mann, José Feliciano, Eddie Gomez and Sonny Fortune. Joining Carlos are Robbie Smith, trumpeter, saxophonist and Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University; and Michigan greats Randy Marsh on drums and Paul Lesinsky on bass. Sponsored by Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce & Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau

August 20 • Key West Permafrost Blues Band

Harry “Hambone” Dempsey, Ferris State University music professor who toured with Frank Sinatra Jr., leads this 8-piece group that plays “Big Band Blues” styles from Chicago to Key West.

Sponsored by Ferris State University’s President’s Office

August 27 • Up North Jazz Quartet Vocalist Lois Hartzler leads this group that also features Matt Moresi, Director of Jazz at Ferris State University, piano; Jonathan Nichol, saxophones & clarinet; and Jason Nichol, bass & vocals.

Sponsored by the Humanities Department of Ferris State University

Saturday, August 30 @ 8:00 p.m. • Pete and the Parrotheads Bringing the distinctive Caribbean flavor to Big Rapids, this Jimmy Buffet tribute band has played throughout the U.S., Canada, London, England and Japan. Features Pete Hall, bass, guitar & vocals; Steve Pinckney, guitar, vocals & mandolin; and Dave Ludington, drums.

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY in conjunction with

THE BIG RAPIDS BAND SHELL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES presents

THE FERRIS COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND 43rd Concert Season

Dr. Richard Scott Cohen, Director

in

SUMMER BAND CONCERT

No. 6 “An All-American Patriotic Celebration”

with featured soloists John King, voice

Bruce Dilg, narrator Rachel Schumann, voice

Susan Gould, guest conductor Dr. Edward K. Mallett, euphonium

7:00 p.m. Wednesday • July 2, 2008

The Big Rapids Band Shell • Big Rapids, Michigan