Maple City Band News

Dan & Lorna Dauw Elected Co-President of MCB

On July 29th, MCB President Arnold Taube reluctantly retired due to the anticipated demands of the Geneseo Kiwanis Club Presidency during 2010.  Dan and Lorna Dauw were elected to replace Arnie at the 2009 End of Season Pizza Party.  Please wish Dan and Lorna well in their new role!  Their leadership will be appreciated by all.  Best wishes to Dan and Lorna for their MCB Presidency!

MCB July 28th Concert Recorded

The "Wild West" themed concert on July 28th was recorded.  Highlights of the concert included the performance of long-time band member Joe Glattly's "Hoe-down Polka", featuring an outstanding solo clarinet performance by Mardian Angelo, and Joe's conducting of JP Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever".  Contact Arnie Taube if you want to buy a copy.  A strictly limited number of CDs of the concert will be available at cost.

MCB Radio Sponsor Missing!

The previously announced and wildly anticipated premier of MCB concerts on the radio did not occur during 2009.  Unfortunately, the recession caused the program's sponsor to back-out of the agreement. Maybe the economy will improve sufficiently to enable the concerts to be broadcast during the 2010 concert season.

MCB on the Air!

Starting with the 2009 concert season the local Regional Radio Group asked for permission to record and broadcast this summer's Tuesday evening concerts!  The concerts should be found on WYEC 93.9 FM during Sunday mornings.  Check local listings or E-mail WYEC at wyec939@randyradio.com .  Check out the WYEC website at: http://www.wyec.com/  .

Marsha Kuriger Elected VP & Mardian Angelo Elected to Band Board

On Saturday, January 31st, 2009, Maple City Band's Board of Directors elected Marsha Kuriger to the office of Vice President and Mardian Angelo to the band's board membership.  As long-time members of Maple City Band, both should provide active and knowledgeable leadership.  Marsha replaces Julie Buzard who resigned due to increased commitments to family and home.  Hopefully Julie will still be able to play with the band but she will be missed by the band's leadership team.  Please welcome Marsha and Mardian to their new roles with the band!

MCB in the news

Bill Wundram of the Quad Cities Times attended Maple City Band's July 15th, 2008 concert.  He wrote a wonderful article for the Times describing his experience.  The article also includes a wonderful photograph of the band in concert, which is available for sale.  Click here to read the article at the Quad Cities Times web-site .

2006 Centennial Concert CD Sets Available

A two-CD set from the Maple City Band's 2006 Centennial Concert Season is available as of October 15th, 2007.  The professionally printed and packaged CD set features the world premier of "Spirit of the Pioneers" and introductions by Rich Stodd and James Curnow during the band's concert on July 4th as separate tracks.  The two-CD set is a premium for Contributions to the MCB Endowment Fund of $20 or more.  Contact a MCB Officer or see the "Contributors List & Donation Info." link in this web site's menu for more information.

Victor Bianchetta & Meredith McNaught Elected to Band Board

On Friday, August 31st, 2007, Maple City Band's Board elected Victor Bianchetta and Meredith McNaught to board membership.  Based on their long years of music leadership in Geneseo and activity in Maple City Band, both should provide strong and wise leadership to the organization.  Please welcome and thank them on their MCB board membership.

Anthony Hernandez Debuts as Maple City Band Associate-Director

On Tuesday, August 7th, 2007, Geneseo High School Concert Band Director, Tony Hernandez debuted as as Maple City Band's associate-director.  Tony really "pushed the envelope", programming and conducting the concert in an authentic, John Philip Sousa style!  Numerous, rapid enchores, dramatic dynamic changes, a "Humorescapade" novelty number and another, super guest soloist (Terry Smith on Saxophone) were its crowd-pleasing features.  MCB congratulates Tony on directing and conducting a great concert and looks forward to a great and long relationship with Tony!

Alan Kiser Debuts as Maple City Band Director

On Tuesday, June 5th, 2007, long-time percussionist and band member (20 years), Alan Kiser debuted as Maple City Band's director.  Alan did a fine job, programming and announcing a wedding related, theme concert based on the tradition of "something old, new, borrowed and blue" for brides.  In addition, Alan programmed his brother and tuba player, Dr. Brian Kiser, was the featured soloist and Brian's fiance, Candice Clayton, enhanced the clarinet section.  MCB congratulates Alan on organizing and conducting an outstanding concert and wishes Alan a long and productive term as MCB's director.

Dale Lodge Passes Away  

On March 23, 2007 Maple City Band lost Dale Lodge.  Dale was an active member of the Band's Board and long-time band member, first joining the band in 1936.  Dale was someone special.  A founder of the band's endowment fund and the Maple City German Band, Dale was also instrumental in starting the annual Independence Day Ice Cream Social and Pork Fry in the City Park.  When Dale was no longer able to perform with us, he continued to attend both practices and concerts.  Dale was a true supporter of Geneseo and will be missed by all.

Maple City Band Launches Web Site

Maple City Band entered the 21st century with the launch of its own home page and web site. This new tool will enable the band to stay in-touch with past members, inform current members of the season schedule & schedule changes and even promote advertising in its new format concert programs.  Click here to see the 2006 Program Cover.


Richard Stodd Retires As MCB Director

Rich retired in August after serving for twenty years as director of the Maple City Band. Earlier this year Rich retired from the Geneseo School System. He will be sorely missed. I am certain everyone wishes Rich well in his new role as Business Manager of the Quad Cities Symphony and everyone wishes him a long and happy retirement.

MCB Celebrates Its Centennial Season

Maple City Band celebrated one hundred years of making music and serving the community. In honor of the occasion, MCB commissioned an original composition from noted composer James Curnow. MCB premiered the piece, with Mr. Curnow directing, at the July 4th concert. "Spirit of the Pioneers" promises to become a standard in the band's repertoire. In addition, the band introduced program covers for its concerts, new uniform shirts for band members and a new banner for display during concerts. Finally, the band programmed one concert typical of a performance around 1906. The City of Geneseo marked the occasion by adding a commemorative plaque to the City Park Band Shell.