(NOTE: The above picture was taken at the Main Stage at the Columbus, Ohio "Ameriflora" celebration in 1992)
The Circleville Pumpkin Show Community Band has been granted tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code as a 501 (c) (3) public charity.
HISTORY OF THE BAND:
(As paraphrased from the Circleville Herald, August 7, 2009)
"In 1979, Gary Dean and Drexel Poling talked with some former high school students and friends, and an original group of eight (8) musicians played for the Pickaway County Fair, and the Amanda Soya Festival.
Just prior to the Pumpkin Show that year, the word went out that more members were needed and dozens of local residents responded.
The group was rechristened from "The Hometown Band" to " The Pumpkin Show Band".
The band's first Pumpkin Show concert was played at the Pinckney Street Platform next to what is/was "The Movie House".
Retired Circleville music teacher Clifford Kerns was named the Band's director in 1980, and for a few years, the Pumpkin Show was the band's only performance venue.
But the membership wanted more chances to play, so practices were set up for every Tuesday night the year round."
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
The Band's performances through the years have included:
SINCE THE BAND'S START IN 1979:
* Mr. Cliff Kerns was the band's Director from 1980 to his retirement from the band in December 2006.
* Mr. David Winter assumed the role of Director in December 2006.
Now, under the direction of David Winner, The Circleville Pumpkin Show Community Band performs approximately 16-20 days a year, from parades to concerts, from area festivals to more formal events, and in numerous communities in and around Circleville and Pickaway County.
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HISTORY OF THE BAND:
(As paraphrased from the Circleville Herald, August 7, 2009)
"In 1979, Gary Dean and Drexel Poling talked with some former high school students and friends, and an original group of eight (8) musicians played for the Pickaway County Fair, and the Amanda Soya Festival.
Just prior to the Pumpkin Show that year, the word went out that more members were needed and dozens of local residents responded.
The group was rechristened from "The Hometown Band" to " The Pumpkin Show Band".
The band's first Pumpkin Show concert was played at the Pinckney Street Platform next to what is/was "The Movie House".
Retired Circleville music teacher Clifford Kerns was named the Band's director in 1980, and for a few years, the Pumpkin Show was the band's only performance venue.
But the membership wanted more chances to play, so practices were set up for every Tuesday night the year round."
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
The Band's performances through the years have included:
- "9-11" Ceremonies
- Amanda Soya Festival
- Ames (store) parking lot,
- Ashville 4th of July Festivals,
- Ashvile Gazebo Gatherings,
- Buckeye Lake,
- Cancer Relays,
- Christmas Concerts,
- Church Concerts,
- Circleville Bi-Centenniel Parade,
- Circleville Christmas Parade,
- Circleville Elks for Flag Day,
- Circleville Halloween Parade,
- Circleville Juvenile Prison,
- Circleville PICA,
- Circleville Pumpkin Show,
- Circleville TUBACHRISTMAS (Co-sponsor),
- Columbus Ameriflora (1992) ,
- Commercial Point Homecoming,
- Deer Creek Dam Days Festival,
- DuPont Anniversaries
- Fall Concerts at Pickaway County Courthouse,
- GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle Association) Concert,
- Harrisburg Homecoming,
- Hocking Hills State Park (Old Man's Cave Lodge)
- Jackson Apple Festival,
- Joint Concerts with the Lancaster Concert Band,
- Joint Concerts with the Fayette Community Band,
- Lake Alma State Park,
- Lancaster 4th of July Festival,
- Lancaster Car Club,
- Lancaster Christmas Parade,
- The Ohio Governor's Mansion,
- The Pickaway County Fair,
- Pickaway County Sheriff's Office/Jail Dedication,
- Pickaway Manor Rest Home,
- Pickerington Violet Festival,
- Pickerington Senior Center,
- Special Olympics Basketball Game,
- Spring Concerts,
- Sunbridge,
- Teays Valley Basketball Game,
- Washington Court House,
- Westerville Community Band Festivals at Alum Creek Ampitheater,
- Williamsport City Park,
SINCE THE BAND'S START IN 1979:
* Mr. Cliff Kerns was the band's Director from 1980 to his retirement from the band in December 2006.
* Mr. David Winter assumed the role of Director in December 2006.
Now, under the direction of David Winner, The Circleville Pumpkin Show Community Band performs approximately 16-20 days a year, from parades to concerts, from area festivals to more formal events, and in numerous communities in and around Circleville and Pickaway County.
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