Engaging the Community in Music for over 120 Years

Join Us on Sunday, March 3 at 3 PM for our Winter Concert

As a 501-3(c) Non-Profit Corporation, KPB donations qualify as tax deductions.

Activities are made possible in part by The Arts Federation and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.  The KPB also receives funding from the Community Foundation of Howard County, the Allen Whitehill Clowes Foundation  and the Center Township Trustee

Join Us on Sunday, March 3 for our 2024 Winter Concert

3PM in Havens Auditorium

"A Kaleidoscope of Color"

featuring trombonist John Huntoon,  

the sensational J'lan Stewart, vocalist

& the IU-Kokomo Flute Choir

John Huntoon

IU Kokomo Flute Choir

J'lan Stewart

(Courtesy Wayne images and Songbook Academy)

Coordinated Assistance Ministries (C.A.M.) will be on hand seeking donations of shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, 3-in-1 body wash, and feminine hygiene items. Cash donations will also be gratefully accepted.

For those who require transportation to and from the concert, C.A.M.'s Howard County Connect van service will be available. Rides can be requested by calling 765-431-1874 on the day of the concert, starting at 1:00 pm. The van is equipped with a wheelchair lift to ensure accessibility for all.

Jay Gephart, Artistic Director & Conductor

Program:

American Legion March ...................Charles Parker

Flying Colors....................Robert Buckley


Green from Colors for Trombone..................Bert Appermont

featuring  John Huntoon, trombone soloist

Red Cavalry March......Morton Grould

"Yellow" and "Red" from Colour Symphony....Phillip Sparke

Beyond the Green Meadows.....George Farmer

Blue Tango....Leroy Anderson

The Black Horse Troop.........John Philip Sousa

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.....arr. Michael Sweeney

-----Intermission----

Fanfare for a New Era....Pinkzebra

Fantasia on 'Black is the Color of My True Loves Hair'.........Mark Camphouse

Beguine for Flutes......Eric Osterling

featuring the IU Kokomo Flute Choir, Trudy Whitford - Director

Blue Moon....Rodgers & Hart /arr. Warren Barker

featuring  J'lan Stewart, vocal

Encore: Impossible Dream ........Mitch Leigh &  Joe Darion

J'lan Stewart, vocal; Cherresa Lawson, piano

The Wizard of Oz.......James Barnes

Beale Street Blues....W.C. Handy / Marshall

featuring the Retired Rum-Runners Traditional Jazz Band

The Purple Pageant....Karl King/ John Paynter

Star Spangled Banner....Sousa

Click on the picture above to see our KPB 2020 Virtual Sleigh Ride

2020 KPB Bandwagon

In Memoriam: Larry Kirkman

Sept. 28, 1939 ~ March 9, 2021

The Kokomo Park Band is pleased to offer our free concerts thanks to the generosity of our friends and supporters in the community.

Activities are made possible in part by the Tippecanoe Arts Federation and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.  The KPB also receives funding from the Community Foundation of Howard County, the Albert Whitehill Clowes Foundation  and the Center Township Trustee

KOKOMO PARK BAND

 While Covid-19 forced us to suspend concerts in 2020 with our full-sized band,  the KPB was able to provide performances utilizing our smaller groups.

PAST CONCERTS:

Call 765-319-8554 or check our Facebook page for updates.

 Our musicians are available to perform additional outreach “Curb-side Concerts” 

in various locations in the area.  

Contact us via email at info@kokomoparkband.org

 Mission Statement

The Kokomo Park Band is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the entire community by providing performances of broad  appeal and high artistic quality, creating musical opportunities for local youth, engaging the talents of area musicians, and preserving the great heritage of American band  music in North Central Indiana.    


The Kokomo Park Band is comprised of over 130 musicians within a 90 mile radius of Kokomo.   Approximately 48 of these are scheduled to perform each concert. The band currently provides a series of free concerts to the public during the summer months and performs an additional concert in February.  Selections range from symphonic masterpieces to traditional jazz. Our organization serves the citizens of the greater Kokomo area including the surrounding counties. Each of our concerts typically has 1100-1500 people in attendance and attracts a diverse audience of all age levels. Many come to our summer concerts as a regular family activity. We provide youngsters with what is often their first exposure to live “classical” music. There are also a considerable number of senior citizens attending our events, some of whom are bused from retirement facilities. Because there is no admission charge, people are able to attend regardless of their economic situation.