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The Great Geauga County Fair Band
Ohio's Only County Fair Band Since 1938
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2008 Summer Schedule |
| June 17 at 7 p.m. Metzenbaum Center, Chesterland |
July 22 at 7 p.m. County Home, Aquilla Road |
| June 22 at 2:45p.m. Geauga Credit Union, Burton |
July 26 at 5:15 p.m. Middlefield Community Days, Sperry Rd. Pavilion |
| July 1 at 7 p.m. Highbrook Lodge, Aquilla Road |
Aug. 6 at 7 to 9 p.m. Chesterland Square Concert |
| July 4 at 11 a.m. Chesterland Parade |
Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. Bainbridge Church, Rtes. 422 and 306 |
| July 4 at 4 p.m. Chardon Square |
Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. Mesopotamia Concert |
| July 16 at 7 p.m. Claridon Strawberry Fest., Claridon Church |
Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. Mayfield Hts. Parade |
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Aug. 28 thru Sept. 1 Geauga County Fair Performances 2 times every day- See below |
| Thursday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Vernon Howard Pavilion |
Sunday, Aug. 31 at 3 -4 p.m. and 7 - 8 p.m., Vernon Howard Pavilion |
| Friday, Aug. 29 (Senior Day) at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Vernon Howard Pavilion |
Monday, Sept. 1 at 4 - 5 p.m., Vernon Howard Pavilion |
Saturday, Aug. 30- Junior Fair Band Concert- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30p.m.
Combined performance w/Jr. Fair Band-1:30p.m.
Sr. Fair Band Concert- 1:30 and 7 p.m. |
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Now available !
Enjoy the sounds of the Great Geauga County Fair Band all year long
Purchase a CD with lots of music
CD's are available at the fair office-
Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton
and the following locations :
Ranewen's Bakery, 15848 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield Market Complex, Middlefield
Ace Hardware, Maple Leaf Plaza, Chardon
Geauga Music Center, 131 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon
Biosolutions, 10180 Queens Way #6, off Munn Road, Auburn
Roadhouse Music, 15910 W. High St., Middlefield
CD's are $15 each or 2 for $25
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The Great Geauga County Fair Band is Ohio's oldest and only all-volunteer band. Formed in l938, the band performs everyday at the fair in the Vernon Howard Band Pavilion at the south end of the fairgrounds.
The Great Geauga County Fair Band also performs during the summer at select venues.
The Band will play daily at the Vernon Howard Band Pavilion during The Great Geauga County Fair, this Labor Day weekend, August 30st through September 3rd, at the County Fairgrounds in Burton.
The Band still boasts two of its original charter members as active members. They are: Barbara Ricca of Newbury - 67 years - Trumpet and Betty Palmer of Aurora - 66 years - Trombone.
The Band was first organized by Cliff Rossiter after the 1936 Fair, under the direction of Azro Cheney, with high school band members and other musicians from around the county. The forerunner and inspiration was an All-County high school band, under the direction of Raymond Dehnbostle, which played during the 1930s until 1936.
The Band became known as the official Geauga County Fair Band and played at the Geauga County Fair in 1938 and has played at every fair since that time.
The band has had members from seven counties in northeast Ohio: Geauga, Lake, Portage, Ashtabula, Trumbull, Cuyahoga, Lorain, plus several other Ohio counties and states and has played in many area communities.
Over the years, more than one hundred members have participated in the band, including many members of area families, and in many ways the Fair Band has become like one large extended family. Today, the Band has about forty to fifty active members.
Band membership is open to anyone 15 years of age and older. Practice begins in April and the Band plays at festivals, parades, homecomings and other events during the summer and continues through the Fair each year. A collection of trophies for its many appearances is housed at the Fairgrounds.
The band director is Greg Hillis, a member of the French horn section for ten years. Greg has music degrees including a Masters in Music from Kent State University and has taught band in public schools. The band is looking forward to a great year and a great fair.
The Band's Officers for 2007 are:
President - Amanda Meitz
Vice President - Rachel Vanek
Band Manager - Theresa Stefancin
Treasurer - Barb Ricca
Secretary - Cheryl Whitney
Librarian - Wayne Cowgill
Library Helper - Carol Dodd
Uniforms - Marilyn Morgret
Board Members:
Heather Flack
Dennis Dodd
Amy Hillis
Diane Barriball
Carol Malz
Come hear the band practice Tuesday evenings, weather permitting, 7:30 p.m., at the Vernon Howard Band Pavilion on the fairgrounds. Bring a lawn chair, relax and enjoy the music. The pavilion is named in memory of Vernon Howard, an original band member. His wife, Marion, continues to play in the band.
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Click Here For Information on the Junior Fair Band |
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