2017 Summer Season
7 PM Pre-Concert with performance teams from the Indiana National Guard Band Bruce Knepper - Trumpet Soloist Retired Rum Runners Jazz Band
w/ John Huntoon, Trombone Soloist Sally Duke, vocalist
Dr. Jeffery Doebler, Guest Conductor Tammy Lively - Announcer Multicultural Youth Rhythm Ensemble (demo at 7:17)
High School Solo Competition Winner
KHCPL Bookmobile 6:00-8:00 PM
THE DIMINUENDOS vocal group Albert Shockey Marine Corps League Color Guard. Keith Whitford, trumpet soloist
featuring the area’s finest H.S. students "Wildcat Valley Fanfare"- a tribute to Howard County
Hosted by Kokomo Civic Theater Joan White - Violin Soloist
Kokomo Men of Note Barbershop Chorus
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News Notes
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College Student Solo Competition is November 13
This adjudicated event includes 12-15 contestants and occurs in late November. The winner earns a cash scholarship and performs on the annual Winter Concert on February 19th. The 2016 competition is November 13. Applications are due November 4.2016 KPB Collegiate Solo Competition - Info and Application (click on article heading to access this link)
Posted Oct 18, 2016, 10:52 AM by Keith Whitford
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IN MEMORIUM: KARL GILBERT
Members and fans of the KPB are grieving over the recent death of longtime Principal Percussionist, Executive Committee member and good friend Karl Gilbert. He will be remembered for his outstanding musicianship as well as his unique sense of humor. Karl will be greatly missed. Read Karl's Obituary
Posted Jan 5, 2016, 4:22 PM by Keith Whitford
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SUMMER CONCERTS ARE SET TO BEGIN
The Kokomo Park Band began its 113th season of summer concerts at 8PM on Wednesday, June 10th. We continue to receive compliments from our recent Winter Concert featuring Barb Hobb’s amazing piano virtuosity on “Rhapsody in Blue,” college solo winner Clara Loisch’s dazzling performance on flute, and the beautiful voice of Sally Duke. Conductor Jay Gephart’s successful debut appearance as KPB’s Artistic Director promises a bright future for musicians as well as fans in our community. We are eagerly anticipating to an exciting summer season and look forward to seeing you at Highland Park each and every week. Please spread the word to help us increase our audience. Features this year include Bill Bowne and the ...
Posted Jun 21, 2015, 3:35 PM by Keith Whitford
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Gephart named KPB Artistic Director
Jay S. Gephart, Director of Purdue University’s Marching Band and Wind Ensemble, has accepted the position of Artistic Director of the Kokomo Park Band. The vacancy was the result of the recent passing of the previous Artistic Director, Steve Rhodes who conducted the band for over 24 years. In his acceptance letter to the KPB Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Professor Gephart offered the following statement: “It is with great pride and honor that I assume the role of Artistic Director of the Kokomo Park Band. I have had the pleasure of guest conducting this fine group several times throughout my career and I knew, from the moment I stepped on the podium, the band was something very ...
Posted Nov 21, 2014, 4:12 PM by Keith Whitford
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Rhodes served as KPB Music Director for 24 years.
Steve Rhodes served as the Music Director of the Kokomo Park Band from 1989 until March of this year. Before stepping up to the podium, he served in the band as a trombone and euphonium player and was actively involved in the incorporation of the organization. His function in the band went well beyond what was seen by the public. Not only did Steve carefully plan each program, but he also custom arranged hundreds of selections to render them more effective for the audience and more suitable to the size, instrumentation, and specific players in the KPB. He also helped to line up guest artists and to recruit musicians who traveled up to 90 miles to play under his baton ...
Posted Jun 20, 2014, 7:12 PM by Keith Whitford
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