Kathy Huggler

Enjoy an extra treat at your Vera Mae's dinner tonight with musicians from the Trombone, Clarinet, and Flute sections of America's Hometown Band, plus the Jazz Combo led by Phil Cooley. These small groups of instrumentalists bring soft sounds to the dining room, ranging from classical to movie tunes to swing. Table reservations recommended - call the restaurant at 765-747-4941.

Jazz with Phil Cooley's combo adds a special musical voice from professional bass trombonist Ralph Pressler tonight. Pressler is a Burris HS and Ball State music graduate on a hometown visit. His musical career in Las Vegas has put him in many show bands for the the biggest names in entertainment there - Wayne Newton, Tony Bennett, Siegfried & Roy. Dining reservations recommended, call the restaurant at 765-747-4941.

The Big Band group from America's Hometown Band features guest artist Ralph Pressler and his Bass Trombone talents at this Spirit of the Trombone jazz concert. Pressler is a BSU alumnus and professional musician based in Las Vegas. He has enjoyed a long and colorful career in show bands accompanying the biggest names in show biz entertainment - such as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Wayne Newton, Siegfried & Roy and many others.

Friday, Nov.11, 2016, the City of Muncie's annual Veterans Day dinner and military honor program takes place at Muncie Central High School. The dinner starts at 5:30 pm and is free for veterans; available to others for a freewill donation with all proceeds going to veterans organizations.

Honor Program starts at 7 pm,  with a local color guard and speakers from local veterans service groups, plus remarks by Mayor Dennis Tyler.  Music by America's Hometown Band, and including MCHS & BSU students.

Free Anniversary Concert at Emens Auditorium by America's Hometown Band

Muncie area families are invited to get out and enjoy a FREE celebration concert of the band's 29th anniversary. This lively musical outing ranges from an energetic full-band arrangement of Scarborough Fair -  to an amazing xylophone duet called Xylophonia featuring two local area High School Music Directors - to the timeless appeal of Gershwin tunes from the American opera Porgy & Bess.

AND -starting at 3 pm, there are free refreshments in AC Rm.114 (first door on the right  just inside the Emens east entrance).

Spotlighted performers are:
. Aryn Sweeney, Oboe 
. George Wolfe, Alto Saxophone 
. Phillip Cooley, Piano
. David Robbins and Rebekah Weaver, Xylophone 
. Diana Guinn and Terri Whitt Bailey, Vocal

It’s easy to be Green this St. Patrick’s Day in Muncie, when musicians from AMERICA’S HOMETOWN BAND create the traditional Irish revelry mood with music. This annual celebration at Vera Mae’s Bistro, 209 S. Walnut St., in downtown Muncie, occurs on Friday evening, March 17, 2017.  

 For the dinner hours from 6:30 to 8 pm --  a roster of small ensembles of AHB performers recreate favorite melodies and memories from the Emerald Isle. Flutes, clarinets, trombones, a jazz combo, and a Little Green Band are set to entertain diners.

 Special Irish menu items are available for this night at Vera Mae’s and reservations are required for this event. Cover charge is $5. Visit veramaes.com, or call the restaurant at 765-747-4941.

Two different and very fine instrumental groups from America's Hometown Band – the Central Indiana Flute Choir and the Clarinet Connection -- are ready and set to entertain lucky listeners. Treat yourself to the unique and hauntingly beautiful sounds heard from these two woodwind groups. Hear selections from Bach to Joplin, then meet the musicians and their uncommon variety of flutes & clarinets, at the Artists Reception immediately following the concert at the Hall. 

AMERICA'S HOMETOWN BAND HELPS SALUTE VETERANS AT BEECH GROVE CEMETERY​ PROGRAM

The free annual Memorial Day remembrance and honor program for Muncie and Delaware County military personnel takes place in the Military Section of Beech Grove Cemetery, 1400 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie on Monday, May 29, 11 am. The AHB band performs a patriotic musical prelude starting at 10:45 am, as well as a musical salute to each branch of the service during the program. A stirring AHB rendition of Taps closes the ceremonies.

The Memorial Day program is coordinated by Beech Grove Cemetery officials and features speakers from the City of Muncie and the Delaware County Veterans organization. A color guard presentation and rifle salute are scheduled, plus a special acknowledgment of local veterans who have died since last year’s gathering.

FREE Public Concert Evening presented for the fun of it to the whole Delaware County community (including anyone else from anywhere!). Gather friends, family, and lawn chairs to enjoy this musical evening with the music-makers of Muncie’s very own America's Hometown Band.

Enjoy a mixed program of favorite gold pop tunes,  top-notch solo performers, and a nod to the military with a march or two. Parking is free after 7pm in the BSU lots and parking structures nearby the quad area. 

In case of rain, the concert moves indoors to Prius Hall, located just south of the BSU library.

Muncie/Delaware Senior Center Ice Cream Social – 1:30 pm – Sat., July 29, 2017

Come mingle with ice cream treats & new friends while you enjoy the FREE Public concert of summertime tunes from America’s Hometown Band. This annual  event is held on the front lawn of the Muncie/Delaware Cty. Senior Center at 2517 W. 8th St., Muncie, IN. (former Forest Park school). 

The musical program is under the direction of AHB president Dr. Charles Routh, and its theme is summertime fun. Hum along with familiar refrains from music that celebrates summer in Muncie. Bring the lawn chairs, friends, & family.

With a nod to the August solar eclipse excitement, this year's annual Jazz Under the Stars concert features Big Band titles that salute the skies above - like "Here Comes the Sun", "Old Devil Moon", and "Star Dust", and more. A special musical evening right here in your Muncie hometown - free admission and open to all.

The celestial notes begin at 7 pm, outdoors at the E.B. & Bertha Ball Center in Muncie. Some seating provided; lawn blankets/chairs welcome. Free parking at Delaware County fairgrounds across the street.

AHB small ensemble musicians entertain St. Patrick's Day diners at Vera Mae's with tradtional Irish melodies, taking turns through the evening -- the Connections Clarinet Choir, the East Central Indiana Flute Choir, the Little Green Band, the Phil Cooley Jazz Combo, and the Bill Morton Irish Band. 

Reservations required : 765-747-4941 or veramaes.com

The program features the full concert band, superb soloists and guest conductors, in the wonderful acoustics of Emens Auditorium at BSU.

Enjoy musical sounds from brilliant composers such as Rachmaninov, Shostakovich, Irving Berlin, Jay Bocock, and Joe Raposo - the fellow who wrote Kermit's tune, Bein' Green.

Free admission & free parking in the BSU structures nearby.