Rohrersville Cornet Band to host spring concert May 19

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ROHRERSVILLE — The Rohrersville Cornet Band will be hosting a Spring Concert on Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. in its historic 1916 band hall at 4315 Main St., Rohrersville.

This event will open the band’s 187th year of providing musical entertainment throughout the tri-state area. As a result of its organization in 1837 by W.C. McCoy, The Rohrersville Band ranks as one of the four longest-surviving community bands in the United States.

Selections for this concert will include works by Grainger, Safranek, Sousa and an original composition by band member Max Beadle. Included in the mix will be marches, light classical, movie music arranged by band member Mike Horan and familiar tunes from the big band era, featuring a tenor sax solo by Scott Scray.

Bill Hollin directs the Rohrersville Cornet Band during a recent rehearsal.
Bill Hollin directs the Rohrersville Cornet Band during a recent rehearsal.

Light refreshments will be provided at intermission.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

Bill Hollin, retired band director at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, was recently named the new director of the Rohrersville Band. He will be sharing the director's podium with Holly Feather, director emerita.

Bill Hollin, retired band director at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, was recently named the new director of the Rohrersville Cornet Band. He will be sharing the director's podium with Holly Feather, director emerita.
Bill Hollin, retired band director at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, was recently named the new director of the Rohrersville Cornet Band. He will be sharing the director's podium with Holly Feather, director emerita.

Longtime Band Director Emeritus and Washington County icon Richard Haynes celebrated his 99th birthday on April 26. He continues to attend concerts after retiring from playing three years ago at age 96.

The Rohrersville Cornet Band consists of about 40 volunteer musicians from teenagers to octogenarians, with several active or retired music teachers and band directors in the group. Many others are from varied backgrounds, but all have an interest in playing their instruments to provide entertainment for others.

Watch for the Rohrersville Cornet Band as they perform at civic ceremonies, social functions and parades throughout the region.

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