Directors: Cathy Booth and Scott Rogers
The Defiance Community Band Board
- President: Lonnie Warncke
- Vice-President: Joe Ashemeier
- Treasurer: Tam States
- Secretary: Alex Pawsey
- Property/Logistics: Trevor Hug
- Media/Marketing/Advertising: Erin Blackwood
- Social Events/Tickets: Linda Schatz
About the Band
The band is primarily made up of adults who enjoy playing an instrument. They vary in talent from very refined skills of music educators to individuals relearning their skills after some time away from an instrument. In age, we range from retired people to talented high school students who have been encouraged by their band directors to join the group to enhance their musical experience. We have members not only from Defiance, but from throughout northwest Ohio. If you would like join us, please contact us by email or speak with one of the directors.
Rehearsals
- Rehearsals: All rehearsals are held at the Defiance High School band room from 7 to 8:30 pm
- Fall season: Every Tuesday starting September 12, 2023
- Winter/Spring season: Every Tuesday starting January 30, 2024
Veterans Concert
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Defiance High School Gymnasium
- Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Clyde High School Auditorium
Christmas Concert
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Auditorium
Spring Concert
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Defiance High School Gymnasium
Cabaret Concert
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Defiance High School Gymnasium
Summer Concert & Cookout
Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (Details pending)
Financial Support
The band is supported by the City of Defiance through the Defiance Community Cultural Council and Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau. In addition, there are corporate and individual donors. If you would like to be a donor, please contact the treasurer via email.
Donation levels:
Sponsorship- Concert Underwriter: $2,000
- Director's Level: $1,000
- Patron
- Overture Level: $500 to $999
- Finale Level: $100 to $499
- Coda Level: $25 to $99
