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THE PRESENT BAND’S HISTORY
The Nevada County Concert Band is a direct descendant of the many local
concert bands of the 1900s, which played for socials, county fairs, patriotic
celebrations, and Sunday afternoon concerts. In the early 1920s, many of the local groups were
consolidated into the Grass Valley Concert Band through the efforts of Harold
J. George, a renowned cornet player and musical director. In the early 1970s, a group of
musicians started forming the current band to carry on the traditions of the
earlier pioneer organizations. The initial idea was to gather a small
group together and to create a Germany Band; five interested musicians
responded. One idea fed another and the group grew over time into a
full-sized concert band culminating in the present pool of some 70 member
musicians.
In 1971, the members rehearsed in the gym at the Seven Hills School with
their first conductor, George Peavy. The band reorganized into its present form
in 1972, and has been designated the Official Concert Band of Nevada City by
the board of supervisors. Two of
the early members were noted entrepreneur Keith Cantrell and Harold George, who
also played in the 1950s Grass Valley Concert Band (see Heritage). By the way, his son Harold George
played clarinet in the band until retiring in 2008. It is also
interesting to note that George Peavy's father invented the "Peavy,"
a well-known logging hand tool.
For a while, the non-profit organization Sierra
Musical Arts Association (SMAA) sponsored three performing arts groups: Nevada
County Concert Band (formed in 1971), Sierra Community Symphony (formed in
1978), and Sierra Youth Orchestra.
Eugenio Gaddini was the first SMAA director, taking on both the band and
the orchestra. Years later, SMAA
disbanded, and the Nevada County Concert Band became its own non-profit
organization. The symphony
eventually became a part of the Sierra College curriculum when they opened a
Nevada County campus in 1998.
History of Conductors
1971 - ? George
Peavy
1973 - ? William
“Bill” Mitchell
1978 – 1983? Gary
Goldschneider
1983 - 1988 Richard
Anshutz (picture)
1989 William
“Bill” MacSems
1989 - 1993 Eugenio
“Gene” Gaddini (memorial service)
1993? - 1994 Gene
Graves
1995 - ? David
Segura
1995 - 2001 Henry
Hansen (picture 1) (picture 2)
1999 David
Corkern (guest)
1998 - 2001 G.
Mancho Gonzalez (guest)
1999 - 2001 Mike
McAllister (guest) (picture)
2000 Gene
Graves, (guest)
2001 - 2002 Patti
Carter
2001 – present Cheryl (Sutton, Baker)
Woldseth
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Performance
Venues American Victorian Museum, Nevada City Brownsville for opening of a new park (1988) Carmichael Park Band Festival, Carmichael Commodore Park (Lake Wildwood), Penn Valley Deer Creek School, Nevada City Elks Lodge, Grass Valley Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley First Baptist Church, Grass Valley Graeagle Park in downtown Graeagle (for Independence Day concert) Grass Valley’s downtown area (for 4th of July) Lake of the Pines clubhouse steps, Grass Valley (1988) Lyman Gilmore Middle School, Grass Valley Miner’s Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City Nevada City’s downtown area (for 4th of July and Constitution Day celebrations) Nevada City Elementary School Nevada Theater, Nevada City Pine Tree Stage at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City Sierra City (1989) St. Joseph’s Hall, Grass Valley University of Reno Theater, Reno, NV Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Grass Valley Western Gateway
Park stage, Penn Valley |
Rehearsal
Sites Bank at SPD Market Plaza, Nevada City Deer Creek School, Nevada City First Baptist Church, Grass Valley Lyman Gilmore Middle School, Grass Valley Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City Sierra Presbyterian Church, Nevada City |
The band looks forward to continuing to entertain
the citizens of Nevada County, and to fulfilling its charter enthusiastically
as a significant participant in Nevada County's civic ceremonies.
VIEW
PICTURES from
our FANS
The
Union Newspaper
7/22/07 Members of the Nevada County Concert
Band and visiting members of 29 other musical groups perform "A River Runs
Through It" a free concert at Pioneer Park in Nevada City.
The
McGuires’ Place
7/23/06 A Sunday Concert at Pioneer Park “Step
in Time”.
EVOLUTION of the BAND’S MUSICAL MINER
LOGO
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Pictures 1, 2, 3 of the infamous 24-foot backdrop used at outdoor concerts starting June 14, 1987 (news1, news2). Its artist “Hack” Hackley of Sacramento is shown with logo designer Ernie Harries. The backdrop was designed and built by Bob Weaver, with the help of Bill Barnhart and materials from Builders and Consumers store. |
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HISTORY of our CONCERTS
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2011 Season April
23 "Nevada County Durn Tootin’ Brass Band" concert (brass ensemble
only) at Smartsville/Timbuctoo Pioneer Day (pictures) May 14 Spring into Summer concert June 26 It’s Show Time! Pioneer Park Picnic
Pops concert #1 (pictures)
(color poster, black/white
poster) July 2 "Concert in Graeagle Park" at Graeagle’s Mohawk Valley Independence Day Celebration (pictures) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Grass Valley July 24 A Patchwork of American Music Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (pictures), (blog) August 13 Nevada County Fair concert August 28 Golden Age of Radio Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 September 4 “Labor Day Concert” at Lake Wildwood September 10 “Constitution Celebration Concert,” Nevada City December 4 Winter Concert concert |
2010 Season April
24 "Nevada County Durn Tootin’ Brass Band" concert (brass ensemble
only) at Smartsville/Timbuctoo Pioneer Day (pictures) May 2 Spring into Summer concert June 22 South of the Border Pioneer
Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (pictures) (black & white poster) July 3 "Concert in Graeagle Park" at Graeagle’s Mohawk Valley Independence Day Celebration (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Nevada City (pictures 1, 2) July 25 Out of this World Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (news) (pictures) August 14 Nevada County Fair concert August 22 Musical Chairs Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (pictures) September 5 “Labor Day Concert” at Lake Wildwood September 11 “Constitution Celebration Concert,” Nevada City (pictures) December 5 Winter
Concert concert |
2009 Season May 3 Spring into Summer concert June 28 It's About Time Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Grass Valley (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) July 26 Americans We Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (picture gallery 1, 2) August 15 Nevada County Fair concert August 23 Victors and Villains Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) September 6 Lake Wildwood concert (pictures 1, 2) September 12 “Constitution Celebration Concert,” Nevada City (picture gallery 1) December 6 Winter
Concert concert |
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2008 Season May 4 Spring into Summer concert June 22 What’s in a Name? Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (news 1, 2), dance: picture, news) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Nevada City (news 1, 2) July 5 "Pops Concert on the Green" at Graeagle (pictures 1, 2, 3) July 27 The Spirit of Champions Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (picture gallery 1, 2) August 9 Nevada County Fair concert August 24 Dance to the Music Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (pictures 1, 2, 3) August 31 Lake Wildwood concert September 14 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada City December 7 Winter
Concert concert |
2007 Season May 6 Spring into Summer concert June 24 Look to the Rainbow Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) (gallery, news 1, 2, 3) June 30 A Star-Spangled Spectacular concert at Graeagle July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Grass Valley July 22 A River Runs Through It Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (pictures 1, 2, news 1, 2, 3, gallery) August 12 Nevada County Fair concert August 26 Where the Wild Things Are Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (news) September 2 Lake Wildwood concert September 9 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada City (news) December 2 Winter Concert concert (news) |
2006 Season May 6 Spring Classic concert (news) June 25 There's No Place Like Home Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (news) July 1 “Pops Concert on the Green” concert at Graeagle July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Nevada City (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (news) July 23 Step in Time Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, news) August 12 Nevada County Fair concert August 27 Imagine That! Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, news) September 3 Lake Wildwood concert (pictures 1, 2, 3) September 10 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada City (news) December 3 Winter Concert
concert (news) |
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2005 Season May 1 Spring Classic concert (picture 1, news 1, 2) June 26 Love Is in the Air Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, news) July 2 Pops Concert concert at Graeagle (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Grass Valley (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, news) July 24 You Must Remember This Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) (news 1, 2, 3) August 13 Nevada County Fair concert (news) August 28 The Great Outdoors Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (news) September 4 Lake Wildwood concert (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) September 11 Constitution Day parade and concert (pictures 1, 2, 3) December 3 Celebrate the
Holidays concert (news) |
2004 Season May 2 A Classic concert (picture, news) June 27 Comin' Round the Mountain Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (picture) (news) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Nevada City (pictures 1, 2, news) July 24 The Sky's the Limit Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (news) August 14 Nevada County Fair concert (pictures 1, 2) (news) August 27 Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (picture, news) September 5 Lake Wildwood concert September 12 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada City (news) December 5 Celebrate the Holidays concert (picture, news) |
2003 Season May 4 Spring concert (pictures 1, 2, 3, news 1, 2) June 22 Musical Journeys Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, news) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Grass Valley (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (news 1, 2) July 20 Cartoon Classics Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (news) August 9 Nevada County Fair concert (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, news) August 24 Music of the West Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (news) August 31 Lake Wildwood concert September 14 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada City (news) December 7 Celebrate the
Holidays concert (picture,
news) |
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2002 Season March 21 Spring Festivus with the Nevada Union High School bands April 7 “Salute to the American Composer” concert (picture, news) May 19 "Honoring the County’s Emergency Response Professionals" Gateway Park concert (news) June 2 Carmichael Park Band Festival (Carmichael) June 16 It's a Small World Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (news, poster) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert, Nevada City July 21 Salute to Sousa Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (news) August 10 Nevada County Fair concert (news) August 18 Swing, Swing, Swing Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (picture, news) September 1 Lake Wildwood concert September 8 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada City (news 1, 2) |
2001 Season March 4 Old Favorites concert (poster) April 22 "Spring” concert June 2 Carmichael Park Community Band Festival June 17 In Honor of Hulda Stern Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 July 4 Independence Day parade and concert in Grass Valley July 21 Salute to Sousa Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 August 11 Nevada County Fair concert August 19 Movie Music Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 September 2 Lake Wildwood concert September 9 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada City December 19 Holiday
Music concert |
2000 Season March 5 Concert for a Spring Afternoon Matinee concert May 7 “Late Spring” concert at Elks Lodge, Grass Valley (pictures 1, 2, 3) June 3 or 4? Carmichael Park Band Festival, Carmichael June 18 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 July 4 Independence Day parade and concert, Nevada City July 23 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 August 12 or 13? Nevada County Fair concert (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) August 20 Showtime Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4) September 3 Lake Wildwood concert September 10 Constitution Day Parade, Nevada City December 17 The Sounds
of the Holidays concert (poster) |
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1999 Season March 7 Late Winter concert April 18 Early Spring concert June 6 SVSBA Community Band Festival at Carmichael Park June 27 California Sesquicentennial Celebration Series: honoring Nevada City, Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 (postcard) July 4 Independence Day Parade, Grass Valley July 18 California Sesquicentennial Celebration Series: honoring Grass Valley Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 (pictures 1, 2, 3) August 15 Nevada County Fair concert August 22 California Sesquicentennial Celebration Series: honoring Empire Mine State Park, Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 September 5 Lake Wildwood concert (pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) September 12 Constitution Day parade and concert September 19 California Sesquicentennial Celebration Series: honoring The Union Newspaper, Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #4 November 7 NCCB-sponsored Student Honor Band concert December 19 Victorian
Christmas Celebration concert |
1998 Season March 1 Late Winter concert April 26 Early Spring concert May 30 Late Spring concert June 7 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 June 20 & 21 George Gershwin 100th Year Celebration with Sparks Community Band (in Reno, NV) July 4 Independence Day parade and concert July 12 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 August 9 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 August 16 Nevada County Fair concert September 6 Concert in the Park, Lake Wildwood September 13 Constitution Day Parade, Nevada City November 8 Late Fall concert December 20 Victorian Christmas Celebration, Nevada City |
1997 Season November 9 Fall concert December 21 Victorian Christmas Celebration concert |
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1996 Season March 3 concert honoring Bob & Ruth Paine (news) April 21 concert April 28 concert May 19 concert Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 June 9 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 July 4 Independence Day parade and concert, Nevada City July 14 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 August 11 Nevada County Fair concert August 18 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #4 September 1 Lake Wildwood concert September 8 Constitution Day parade and concert, Nevada
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1995 Season September 3 Lake Wildwood concert September 10 Constitution Day Parade and concert November 19 Honoring Hulda Kopp Stern concert December 17 Joyful
Christmas concert with the Seven Hills School Chorus |
1994 Season December 18 Joyful
Christmas concert with the Seven Hills School Chorus |
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1993 Season March 13 Grass
Valley Centennial concert (picture 1,
2) |
1992 Season May 9 Mai Bock Fest Austrian-style dinner concert December 13 Holiday concert |
1991 Season May 4 “Mai Bock Fest” Austrian-style dinner concert June 23 Picnic in the Park concert #1 July 14 Picnic in the Park concert #2 August 18 Picnic in the Park concert #3 September 15 Picnic in the Park concert #4 December 15 Holiday concert with the United Methodist Church choirs of both Grass Valley and Nevada City plus the Sierra Community Symphony |
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1990 Season July 15 Picnic in the Park concert #1 (poster) August 19 Picnic in the Park concert #2 September 16 Picnic in the Park concert #3 December 9 Winter
concert with the Sierra Community Symphony (picture) |
1989 Season July 30 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 August 13 Nevada County Fair concert August 25 Sierra City concert August 27 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 September 8 Constitution Day concert September 10 Constitution Day parade, Nevada City December 11 Winter
Concert |
1988 Season March 20 Radio Broadcast performance on KVMR June 12 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 June 18 Brownsville performance for opening of a new park June 26 Western Gateway Park concert #1 July 4 Independence Day parade and concert July 24 private performance for SIRS July 24 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #2 August 14 Nevada County Fair concert August 28 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #3 September 9 Constitution Day concert at American Victorian Museum September 11 Constitution Day Parade, Nevada City September 18 Lake of the Pines clubhouse steps September 25 Western Gateway Park concert #2 |
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1987 Season April 27 Petition to Nevada City City Council for using Pioneer Park for a concert series June 14 “Flag Day” Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concert #1 news July 19 “Honoring Emil Stern” Pioneer Park Picnic Pops
concert #2 news |
1983 Season May 1 Picnic Pops concert June 5 Miner’s Picnic concert, Empire Mine State Park July 2 concert at Nevada County Fairgrounds (Independence Day?) July 10 Empire Mine State Park concert August 14 Empire Mine State Park concert August 28 Nevada County Fair concert September 11 Constitution Day Parade, Nevada City |
1973 Season February
25 In Memory of the late Harold George,
Sr. concert |
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