HCCB Prepares For Summer Concert Series

By Brian Wuerch

Summer is almost here, ushering in car shows, community festivals, outdoor recreation and…band concerts in the park! The Hamilton County Community Band will kick off it’s summer concert season on Saturday, June 10 at Beulah Park in Alexandria, Indiana as a part of the Alexandria Band Festival. The day long festival, hosted by the Alexandria Community Band, will showcase multiple volunteer bands from surrounding areas including our own HCCB which will perform at 11:00 am.

On Sunday, June 11, the band will be hosted by Cicero Friends of the Park for an evening concert in Red Bridge Park at 6:00 pm. This concert is always a favorite among local residents which combines the beautiful views of Morse Lake with the familiar sounds of pop and patriotic concert band music.

The Hamilton County Community Band (HCCB), with 80-plus volunteer members, was formed on February 25, 2018, with a meeting between current director, Brian Swart, Noblesville Schools Band Director Eric Thornbury, and director of the Fishers Community Chorus, Marc Feeney. These three men saw a need for a true community concert band in Hamilton County. “Our mission is to have a “FUN” atmosphere that is inviting to all musicians,” says Swart. HCCB performs multiple concerts in and around the Hamilton County area. Rehearsals are held weekly on Sunday evenings at Noblesville High School.

Mark your calendars for additional summer concerts:

• July 2 – Lights Over Morse Lake 3-4:30 pm Community Park – Cicero
• August 13 – HCCB Band Festival 12 – 8 pm Federal Hill – Noblesville
• August 19 – West Indy Winds Band Festival All Day Info on West Indy Winds Website
• August 26 – Greenwood Band Festival 12 – 8 pm Greenwood Park Amphitheater

Please consider supporting your Hamilton County Community Band this summer. Bring the whole family, bring a picnic, and soak up the summer sun at our community parks. Concerts are always free. A free will offering will be collected to help with the purchase of new music and equipment. HCCB also welcomes corporate sponsors. Information can be found at www.hamiltoncountycommunityband.com or reach out to Brian Wuerch at outreach@hamiltoncountycommunityband.com.