Martin Community Band
The Martin Community Band is in its 12th year and is open to musicians of all ages and levels. We routinely have middle schoolers through retirees, students, amateurs, and a few professionals. The wide variety of music is accessible and it’s a lot of fun!
Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings in Fine Arts 136 from 7:00-9:00 pm from May 21-June 25 and plays four concerts (May 30, June 13, June 20, June 27) each with a new theme and program. There are two rehearsals before each concert. You do not need commit to all the performances, but I do ask that you attend the rehearsals for the concerts you plan to play.
Serving as the core of the Music in the Park Concerts, the MCB regularly draws audiences of several hundred. The concerts are fun, family-friendly events featuring several food trucks and activities for kids.
Participation in the MCB is free. To register, please visit the Martin Community Band Registration Form and fill out the form (only so I can plan for folders, set-up, communication, etc.).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
John Oelrich
joelrich@utm.edu
FAQ
What is the Martin Community Band?
A place for local musicians to gather, perform and also to provide the community with concert series that will bring the community together once per week, provide cultural enrichment and economically benefit our downtown businesses.
The Martin Community Band is in its 12th year and is open to musicians of all ages and levels. We routinely have middle schoolers through retirees, students, amateurs, and a few professionals. The wide variety of music is accessible and it’s a lot of fun!
When and where are the rehearsals?
Rehearsals & Performances
Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings in Fine Arts 136 from 7:00-9:00 pm from May 21-June 25 and plays four concerts (May 30, June 13, June 20, June 27) each with a new theme and program. There are two rehearsals before each concert. You do not need commit to all the performances, but I do ask that you attend the rehearsals for the concerts you plan to play.
What kind of music will you play?
We will play almost all types of music. The basis will be music from the concert band repertoire, but the programs will feature marches, overtures, suites, Broadway medleys, and folk songs. There will be something for every musical palate.
Who can perform in the group?
Musicians of all ages! This ensemble's membership will draw from adult community musicians, local band directors, college students (both music majors and non-majors), and local high school and middle school musicians. In addition to being a great opportunity for adult community musicians to play, it is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to perform in an ensemble with more mature players, thus accelerating their development as musicians.
What if I haven't played in 30 years? Can I still play?
All players are welcome! If someone hasn't played in thirty years, then this is a perfect opportunity to dust off the instrument and rediscover the joys of making music!
How will Martin benefit from having its own community band?
Having a community band in Martin will provide the musicians the opportunities to perform and build connections as well as bringing the community together in a relaxed, festive and family-friendly performances. In addition, it is our hope that our downtown businesses will benefit from the audiences in attendance at the performances.
Is there a limit on the number of musicians that can play?
There is no limit - the more the merrier! Please notify John Oelrich ( joelrich@utm.edu | (731) 881-7403) if you would like to play so we can insure there are enough folders, chairs and stands.
Do I have to play all of the concerts in order to participate?
No. While musicians are encouraged to play the whole season, they do not have to commit to playing all of the performances. It is strongly encouraged that you attend both rehearsals of the performances you commit to playing.
2024 Programs
May 30, 2024, “Southern Hospitality!”
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Grundman The Blue and the Gray
Ticheli Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs
Lampe Watermelon Club
Sheldon Appalachian Morning
Swearingen Deep River
Sousa King Cotton
June 13, 2024, “That’s Amore!”
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Clark The Bride of the Waves
Whitacre The Seal Lullaby
Arr. Christensen A Tribute to Elvis
Gershwin/Heisinger A Gershwin Tribute to Love
Wonder/Murtha Stevie Wonder in Concert
Villoldo/Longfield El Choclo
Sousa The Fairest of the Fair
June 20, 2024, “Swinging into Martin!” (Martin Big Band)
The Star-Spangled Banner
April in Paris
I Get a Kick Out of You
Someone to Watch Over Me
Whatever Lola Wants
Summertime
You Make Me Feel So Young
The Girl from Ipanema
My Funny Valentine
In the Mood
- Break –
Yakety Sax
It Had to Be You
The Look of Love
Bewitched
Our Love is Here to Stay
Li’l Darlin
Embraceable You
All of Me
Fly Me to the Moon
June 27, 2024, “A Star-Spangled Celebration!”
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Meacham American Patrol
Williams Fantasy on Yankee Doodle
De Haan Remembrance Day
Goldman On the Mall
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic
Berlin/Moss God Bless America
2023 Programs
May 25 – “Danza Fiesta”
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Williams Symphonic Dance No. 3, Fiesta
Perkins Fandango
Gottschalk/Williams Night in the Tropics
Texidor Amparito Roca
Barnes Mojaves Claves
Ellington/Saucedo Caravan
Anderson The Blue Tango
Sousa El Capitan
June 8 – Off the Beaten Path
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Bourgeouis Serenade Op. 22
Chaminade Concertino for Flute
Copland Down a Country Lane
Sheldon Travelin’ Music
Sousa The Gliding Girl
Sharp Trombone Tiger Rag
Bryant Dusk
June 29 – A Star-Spangled Celebration
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Gillis/Custer Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Rogers/Moss The Golden Age of Broadway
Wilson/ Highlights from the Music Man
Miranda/Brubaker Suite from Hamilton
Dragon America the Beautiful
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic
Berlin/Moss God Bless America
2022 Programs
June 2, 2022, “British Invasion”
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Holst Second Suite in F
Vaughan Williams Sea Songs
Beatles/Cacavas The Symphonic Beatles
Grainger Irish Tune from County Derry
Ye Banks and Brae’s ‘o’ Bonnie Doon
Alford Army of the Nile
Gorb A Little Tango Music
Elliot British Eighth
June 16, 2022, “Pop Culture Happy Hour”
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Arr. Holcomb Looney Tunes Overture
Arr. Brown Pixar Movie Magic
Arr. Higgins Disney at the Movies
Arr. Moss The Golden Age of Broadway
Williams/Williams At the Movies with John Williams
Manilow/Saucedo Copacabana
Walters Instant Concert
Sousa The Liberty Bell
June 23, 2022, “Swinging into Martin!,” featuring Valli Kelly
To be selected from:
In the Mood
Leap Frog
It’s Only a Paper Moon
Someone to Watch Over Me
Fly Me to the Moon
Jersey Bounce
Over the Rainbow
The Girl from Ipanema
Yakety Sax
Bewitched
Woodchopper’s Ball
Li’l Darlin
Sweet Georgia Brown
Embraceable You
April in Paris
My Funny Valentine
All of Me
June 30, 2022, “A Star-Spangled Celebration”
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Saucedo American Barndance
Grundman The Blue and the Gray
Ticheli Amazing Grace
Grundman American Folk Rhapsody No. 3
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic
Berlin/Moss God Bless America
2021 Programs
August 5, 2021 “Broadway & Disney Plus”
Into the Woods Sondheim/Bulla
The Music Man Wilson/Reed
The Phantom of the Opera Webber/Barker
Smash Wittman & Shaiman/Scott
Dear Evan Hansen Arr. Michael Brown
This is Me Arr. Michael Brown
The Mandalorian Ludwig Goransson/Paul Murtha
Pixar Movie Magic Arr. Michael Brown
High School Musical Highlights Arr. Ted Ricketts
The Avengers Arr. Michael Brown
2019 Programs
May 30 – “Broadway!”
Arr. Brubaker Suite from Hamilton
Arr. Moss The Golden Age of Broadway (Rodgers & Hammerstein)
Arr. Barker Phantom of the Opera
Arr. Murtha The Greatest Showman
Arr. Barker Les Miserables
Arr. Brown Wicked
Arr. Barker Gershwin!
Sousa El Capitan
June 13 – “Game On!”
Arr. Sheldon Halo Theme from Halo Suite
Arr. Ford Minecraft
Arr. Bocook Game of Thrones
Balmages Blue Ridge Reel
Karrick Bayou Breakdown
Ticheli Portrait of a Clown
Walters Instant Concert
Hazo American Barndance
Fucik Thunder and Blazes
June 27 – “ A Star-Spangled Celebration,” with the David Johnson Chorus
Grundman American Folk Rhapsody No. 2
Copland Variations on a Shaker Melody
Copland Down a Country Lane
Meacham American Patrol
Selection from the DJC
Selection from the DJC
Copland/Duffy Stomp Your Foot!
Lowden Armed Forces Salute, with The David Johnson Chorus
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic, with The David Johnson
Berlin/Christopher/Moss God Bless America
2018 Programs
May 31 – “Marching Around the World”
Fucik Entry of the Gladiators (Czech)
Elliot/Hillard British Eighth (UK)
Sousa The Liberty Bell (USA) (4)
Sousa Manhattan Beach (3)
Leemans March of the Belgian Parachutists (Belgium)
Morris The Kilties (f minor)
Texidor Amparito Roca (Spain)
Agapkin A Slavic Farewell (eb minor)(Czech)
Teike Old Comrades (German)
Sellenick Marche Indienne (France)
June 7 – “Spring Swing Thing,” with Valli Kelly
In the Mood
Leap Frog
It’s Only a Paper Moon
Someone to Watch Over Me
Fly Me to the Moon
Jersey Bounce
Over the Rainbow
The Girl from Ipanema
Yakety Sax
Bewitched
Woodchopper’s Ball
Li’l Darlin
Sweet Georgia Brown
Embraceable You
April in Paris
My Funny Valentine
All of Me
June 14 – “Out of this World”
Moss Star Trek Through the Years (5)
Nishimura Starship (5)
Holst/Wagner Themes from the Planets??? (4)
Williams/Bocook Out of This World (5)
Sousa Transit of Venus (3)
Bryant Dusk (5)
Ticheli Amazing Grace (6)
June 28 – “A Star-Spangled Celebration”
Sousa Mother Hubbard March
Ticheli Shenandoah
Sheldon Travelin’ Music
Grundman The Blue and the Gray
Reed Rushmore
DJC
DJC
DJC
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic
Berlin God Bless America
2017 Programs
June 1 "and the Academy Award goes to"
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Williams Harry Potter at the Movies
Menkin Beauty and the Beast
Stothart/Barnes The Wizard of Oz
Gershwin An American in Paris
Wilson/Ricketts 76 Trombones
Williams/Barker Fiddler on the Roof
Menken The Little Mermaid
Menken Aladdin
Shore The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Giacchino Up
Powell How to Train Your Dragon
June 15 "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Alexander The Cantonians
Walters Instant Concert
Schonberg/Barker Selections from Les Miserables
Chance Variations on a Korean Folksong
Holsinger On a Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss
Sousa The Transit of Venus
Sousa El Capitan
Ticheli Joy Revisited
Karrick Songs of Old Kentucky
Duffy A+: A Precise Prelude and an Excellent March
June 29 "Martin Community Band & the David Johnson Chorus, 'A Star-Spangled Spectacular'"
Key The Star-Spangled Banner
Sousa The Washington Post
Sousa The Liberty Bell
Sousa Manhattan Beach
Dragon America the Beautiful
Grundman American Folk Rhapsody
Goldman On the Mall
Selection from the David Johnson Chorus
Selection from the David Johnson Chorus
Selection from the David Johnson Chorus
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic
Berlin God Bless America
2016 Programs
June 2, 2016, “Fun & Games”
Key Star-Spangled Banner
Bulla Mancini!
Yello/Wallace Race
Sousa King Cotton
Sousa The Washington Post
Clark Cartoon Symphony
Fučik Thunder and Blazes
Katchaturian Sabre Dance
Arr. Murtha Limbo Rock
Fillmore Lassus Trombone
Grundman Blue Tail Fly
Walters Instant Concert
Ticheli Portrait of a Clown
Grainger Country Gardens
Goldman On the Mall
June 16, 2016, “Holidays!”
Key Star-Spangled Banner
Story Cartoon Christmas
Romeyn Bell Carol a la Big Band
Grundman Irish Folk Rhapsody
Texidor Amparito Roca
Anderson A Christmas Festival
Kremser Hymn of Thanksgiving
Gershwin A Gershwin Tribute to Love
June 23, "Swinging into Martin," with the Martin Big Band, featuring Valli Kelley
Marks & Simons All of Me
Rogers Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Howard Fly Me to the Moon
Jobim The Girl from Ipanema
Rodgers My Funny Valentine
Garland In the Mood
Garland Leap Frog
Herman Woodchopper's Ball
Gray Pennsylvania 6-5000
Ellington Mood Indigo
Porter I've Got You Under My Skin
Gershwin Embraceable You
Ellington Satin Doll
Menza/Taylor Groovin' Hard
June 30, 2016, “A Star-Spangled Celebration,” with the David Johnson Chorus
Key Star-Spangled Banner
Fillmore 136th Field Artillery March
Ticheli An American Elegy
Grundman A Copland Portrait
Selection from the David Johnson Chorus
Selection from the David Johnson Chorus
Selection from the David Johnson Chorus
Williams Hymn to the Fallen, from “Saving Private Ryan”
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic
Berlin God Bless America
September 3, 2016, "Magic in Martin"
Higgins Disney at the Movies
O'Loughlin How to Train Your Dragon
Arr. Murtha Let It Go
Williams/Smith Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
Shore/Lopez The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Williams/Bocook Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Clark Cartoon Symphony
Arr. Barker Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Arr. Barker Star Dust
Ticheli Portrait of a Clown
Arr. Barker As Time Goes By
Goldman On the Mall
2015 Programs
May 21 – “The Charm of Days Gone By”
Ward Star-Spangled Banner
LaPlante Prospect
Lampe/Park The Watermelon Club
Sousa The Gliding Girl
Johnson Hen Cackle Rag: A Barnyard Disturbance
Balfmoor McAlheeny’s Cake Walk
Pryor “Southern Hospitality” Rag-Time Cake-Walk
Grundman American Folk Suite No. 3
King The Iowa Band Law March
Ticheli Amazing Grace
June 4 – “A Night at the Opera”
Ward Star-Spangled Banner
Wagner/Cailliet Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral
Weber/Barker Porgy and Bess
Bizet/Bullock Carmen Suite
Copland/Singleton The Promise of Living from The Tender Land
Massenet/Brand Meditation from the Opera Thais
Sousa El Capitan
June 11 – “Swing into Martin,” with the Martin Community Big Band
Miller In the Mood
Herman/Bishop Woodchopper’s Ball
Gray/Hest Pennsylvania 6-5000
Nestico Fly Me to the Moon
Randolph/Hemmer Yakety Sax
Hefti Li’l Darlin’
Ellington Mood Indigo
Gershwin Embraceable You (vocal solo)
Warren/Carubia Chattanooga Choo Choo (vocal ensemble?)
Ellington/Clayton Do Nothin’ ‘til You Hear from Me (vocal)
Porter/Paich Begin the Beguine (vocal)
Duke April in Paris
VanHeusen/Wolpe Come Fly with Me (vocal)
Jones/Collins I’ve Got You Under My Skin (male vocal)
June 18 – “Ole Man River”
Ward Star-Spangled Banner
LaPlante American Riversongs
Ticheli Shenandoah
Fucik/Blahnik The Mississippi River
Smith The Great Steamboat Race
Strauss The Blue Danube
Arr. Swearingen Deep River
McGinty Hieroglyphs
Bulla Legend of Knife River
Karrick Bayou Breakdown
July 2 – “Star-Spangled Celebration,” with the David Johnson Chorus
Ward Star-Spangled Banner
de Haan Remembrance Day
Sousa Stars & Stripes Forever
Bilik American Civil War Fantasy
Meacham American Patrol
Grundman Kentucky 1800
Selection from The David Johnson Chorus
Selection from The David Johnson Chorus
Berlin/Emerson/Murtha Irving Berlin’s America
Lowden Armed Forces Salute, with The David Johnson Chorus
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic, with The David Johnson Chorus
Berlin/Christopher/Moss God Bless America
September 5 – “Magic in Martin,” at the Tennessee Soybean Festival
Ward Star-Spangled Banner
Elfman/Story The Batman Theme
Williams/Lowden Superman
Silvestri/Brown Captain America March
Arr. Murtha Let It Go
Arr. Moss Cruella De Vil
Zimmer/Bocook Pirates of the Carribean: At Worlds End
Arr. Higgins Disney at the Movies
Menken/Moss Highlights from Beauty and the Beast
Menken/Bocook The Little Mermaid
2014 Programs
May 22 – “Fanfares and Celebrations”
Ward The Star Spangled Banner
Smetana/Stanek Libussa-Fanfare
Himes Cause for Celebration
Ticheli Joy
Susato/Singleton A Renaissance Revel
Hazo American Barn Dance
Grundman American Folk Rhapsody No. 2
Williams/Curnow Midway March
June 5 – “Kid Stuff,” with the UTM Middle Summer Music Camp Band
Ward The Star Spangled Banner
Holsinger A Childhood Hymn
Ticheli Portrait of a Clown
Anderson Trumpeter’s Lullaby
Bukvich Dinosaurs
Broege Blue Goose Rag
Duffy A+: A Precise Prelude and Excellent March
June 19 – “Around the World in Less than Eighty Minutes”
Ward The Star Spangled Banner
Grundman American Folk Rhapsody No. 2
Fucik The Florentiner
Curnow Korean Folk Rhapsody
Perkins Fandango
Van der Roost Dublin Dances
Nishimura Star Ship
Hultgren An Australian Rhapsody
Balmages Arabian Dances
July 3 – “Star-Spangled Celebration,” with guest ensemble, The David Johnson Chorus
Ward The Star Spangled Banner
Reed Rushmore
Grundman American Folk Dances No. 1
Ticheli Simple Gifts
Selection from The David Johnson Chorus
Selection from The David Johnson Chorus
Lowden Armed Forces Salute, with The David Johnson Chorus
Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic, with The David Johnson Chorus
July 10 – “Musician’s Choice”
2013 Programs
July 10 – “Musician’s Choice”
Key The Star Spangled Banner
Grundman The Blue-Tailed Fly
Ticheli Cajun Folk Songs
Grundman The Blue and the Gray
Lampe Watermelon Club
Gottschalk Night in the Tropics
King Tennessee Waltz
Sousa King Cotton
June 13 – Circus Life
Key The Star Spangled Banner
Sousa The Fairest of the Fair
Boysen Fantasy on a Theme by Sousa
Ticheli Portrait of a Clown
Composer Trombone Solo - TBA
Fucik Entry of the Gladiators
Bulla Cartoon Capers
Ives The Circus Band
Walters Instant Concert
June 27 – Star-Spangled Celebration
Key The Star Spangled Banner
Dragon America the Beautiful
Ticheli An American Elegy
Gillis/Custer Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Reed Rushmore
Gershwin An American in Paris
Anderson The Blue Tango
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever
July 11 – From the Stage and Screen
Key The Star Spangled Banner
Mozart The Marriage of Figaro Overture
Williams Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Barker Les Miserables Medley
arr. Brown Wicked (Highlights)
Williams The Cowboys
Barker Hooray for Hollywood
Sousa El Capitan