Photo Gallery
2012 Photographs
Municipal Band's Holiday Concert at Lindenwood Univ. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Band's Final Bow! |
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Big (Jazz) Band's Performance at HOliday Concert. Allison Stuhler - Vocalist |
The September Jazz Band Concert was held on a rain filled Sunday evening. The Audience was invited to sit on the stage in an intimate jazz club setting which both the audience and band enjoyed.Two young boys on a blanket are in the stage center as the Band played on. |
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2010 Photographs
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The Municipal Band played for the opening reception of the Missouri Mayors and City Administrators Conference in St. Charles on September 13 at the Foundry Arts Centre. |
A member of our audience sent us this photo of a Concert from the Audience's Perspective.
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James Oelklaus was honored at the final concert for his 60 years of service. He began playing clarinet while in high school in 1948. His wife, children and grandchildren attended the concert to honor him. Nancy Garza presented James a plaque to recognize his Achievement of 60 years with our Band! |
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At the August Jazz Band Concert, Pat Johnston joined Allison Stuhler as They sang "Somewhere Out There". |
| Ethan Radi was born on the Fourth of July to Amanda & Joe Radi. He seems to be picking up the Flute at an early age. Proud Grandparents are debby & Eric Stuhler. |  |
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The Jazz Band played for the Hot Summer Nights event on May 29 on N. Main St. Restaurants served food and drink during the 4 hour event attended by more than 1500. |
The Jazz Band played for a Friday Night dance at St Peter's City Hall on April 16. An energetic group of couples danced to the Samba, Cha-Cha, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing and Electric Slide during the evening.
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The July Jazz Band Concert was held under perfect weather in Frontier Park. Music from the Golden Era of Big Bands entertained an Audience of 300 with the Music of Duke Ellington, Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, Harry James, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller. |
The 2008 St Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band Performing in Frontier park on July 13. |
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| Band History Photographs |
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The St. Charles Brass Band circa 1875. Note that several of the brass instrument bells point backward when played. Joseph Decker led the Band from 1870 until his early death in 1879. |
Photograph: St. Charles County Historical Society |
The St. Charles Cornet Band circa 1895. This Band under the leadership of Harry Rummel (far left) played many picnics and civic events during the 1890’s. This photograph taken on the banks of the Mississippi River is from one of those picnics. |
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Photograph: St. Charles County Historical Society |
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An impromptu street concert by Rummels Military Band on North Main St. in 1909. |
Photograph: John J. Buse Jr. Collection, 1860-1931 |
The Band’s name changed to the St Charles Military Band in 1913. This photograph circa 1916 shows the Band with its new director Professor D. G. LaBanca seated second row center. LaBanca directed the 101 Wild West Show Band from 1910 to 1915. Buffalo Bill Cody traveled with this show during this time period |
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Photograph: St. Charles County Historical Society |
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The brass section of the Municipal Band performing for a church picnics in the early 1940’s. |
Photograph : Simon family Records – courtesy Nancy (Simon) Thornhill |
| The 1969 bicentennial parade in St. Charles |  |
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The Municipal Band performed on the North Main Street Mall in the early 1980’s. Marvin Hohman is directing. |
2001 Kids concert in Frontier Park. Children were invited to come up on the stage and direct the Band. Nancy Garza is shown assisting the kids in directing the band. one concert is set aside as "kids night" each june. |
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A 2003 Christmas concert at the Jaycee Frendship village. |
In 2005, the Band celebrated its 135 year anniversary by performing in the July 4TH parade just as the Brass Band had done in 1870. |
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In September 2006, the Community Big Band was honored to perform for the James S. McDonnell USO 25th anniversary dinner and dance. 300 USO volunteers attended the event held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Clayton. The large ballroom was a perfect setting for the music of Glenn Miller & Harry James. A medley of the 5 armed forces service songs got the audience into a patriotic mood. |
| Santa and Nancy Garza lead the Municipal Band at the St. Charles Home Town Christmas Concert at the Foundry Arts Center on November 28. |  |
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The Community Big (Jazz) Band Wrapped up the Foundry Christmas Concert with Christmas Vocals featuring Allison Stuhler and Music for Dancing. |
The Spring concert concluded with the "Starts & Stripes Forever" featuring our five piccolist; Debby Stuhler, Chris Lewis, Amanda Stuhler, Jennifer Dehner and Allison Stuhler. Great Work Ladies! |
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The Jazz Band concluded the Palm Sunday Concert with all new arrangements by Rich Wargin. Allison Stuhler featured in the George & Ira Gershwin Classic, "Someone to Watch Over Me". |