THERESA TEUFEL
Hutchinson Municipal Band
HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The Hutchinson Municipal Band continues its 2024 Season, its 149th year of performances. Regular Tuesday concert performances are to be held from June 4, 2024, to July 9, 2024, on the campus of Hutchinson Community College. All performances of the Hutchinson Municipal Band are free of charge and open to all members of the public.
One of the oldest three bands in the state, the Hutchinson Municipal Band has consistently provided free music to the City of Hutchinson and Reno County since 1875. Even during war and pandemic, the band has offered free music to all citizens each summer for 149 years. The ensemble comprises musicians from Hutchinson, Reno County, and surrounding communities and counties.
The Concert Band, under the direction of Abby Giles (Sterling Public Schools), Alex Meek (Buhler Public Schools), Dan Brinkley (Nickerson/South Hutchinson Public Schools), and Charlene Reynolds (St. Paul’s Lutheran School), will perform each Tuesday from June 4, 2024, through July 9, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Ms. Giles will conduct the June 11, 2024, concert. Mr. Meek will conduct the June 4, 2024, and July 2, 2024 “Patriotic Concert” performances. Mr. Brinkley will conduct the concerts on June 18, 2024, and July 9, 2024. Finally, Mrs. Reynolds will conduct the June 25, 2024, concert and the July 4, 2024, “Patriot’s Parade” band.
The recently completed Hutchinson Community College Pavilion, located in the courtyard behind Lockman Hall, will serve as the new performance location this summer for regular Tuesday performances. It will replace the recent concert space used at the Hutchinson Zoo. Limited handicap parking is available next to the concert venue on a first-come, first-serve basis. The band is excited to bring the sounds of summer to Reno County residents on the Hutchinson Community College campus for the entire community to enjoy.
Remaining concerts are as follows:
June 4, 2024 – 1st Concert, HCC Pavilion, 8 pm
June 11, 2024 – 2nd Concert, HCC Pavilion, 8 pm
June 18, 2024 – 3rd Concert, HCC Pavilion, 8 pm
June 25, 2024 – 4th Concert, HCC Pavilion, 8 pm
July 2, 2024 – 5th Concert, HCC Pavilion, 8 pm
July 4, 2024 – Patriot’s Parade, Downtown Hutchinson, 10 am
July 9, 2024 – 6th Concert, HCC Pavilion, 8 pm
In the event of inclement weather, the Hutchinson Municipal Band will announce any cancellation on its Facebook page and with area news outlets.
Should you desire additional information or have specific questions, don't hesitate to contact VP of Marketing Theresa Teufel at [email protected] or VP of Personnel Charles Johnston at [email protected].
The Hutchinson Municipal Band organization includes a Concert Band, Parade Band, Salt City Jazz Orchestra, Big Band Explosion, Dixieland Combo, Jazz Combo, Brass Quintet, and Woodwind Combo. These groups are available to play at events around Hutchinson.
The Hutchinson Municipal Band was founded in 1875. In 1915, the band became an official entity of the city of Hutchinson through a mill levy established by public vote to support the maintenance of a military-style concert band. As has been the tradition since its founding, all the musicians are local, with most being non-professional musicians with varying backgrounds who represent a true cross-section of the Hutchinson community. Since its inception, the Band has provided summer concerts every year on Tuesdays, presenting a combination of concert and jazz band performances.
The Concert Band presents band classics, marches, show tunes, movie soundtracks, and patriotic music, while the Salt City Jazz Band presents big band and jazz music. In addition, the Hutchinson Municipal Band also offers its service throughout the year with the Hutchinson Brass Quintet. Finally, the band makes regular appearances throughout the community as requested including annual participation in numerous community events, including the Patriot’s and Holiday parades.
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