Past PAC Band performances:
Grace University sponsored the second annual "An Evening of
Brass" at the Suckau Chapel on the Grace University campus, on March
14, 2003. The concert featured brass groups from Grace University, the
Nebraska Wind Symphony, and the PAC Band. The following PAC Band members performed at the concert:
Jerry Johnson -
Trumpet Dave Kulisek - Trumpet
Jerry Camacho - Trumpet
Jeff Tasker -
French Horn
Bob Fry - Euphonium Gene
Brong - Trombone
Cindy Schram - Trombone Rick Turner - Trombone
Ben Fry - Tuba
Despite 8 inches of snow the day prior, the show did go
on! Our annual Winter Concert took place in the Papillion-LaVista High
Scool auditorium on February 16, 2003. It was a wonderful concert,
featuring the talents of two guest performers: Trombone soloist TSgt
Tom Eckert from the USAF Heartland of America Band at Offutt Air Force Base;
and vocal soloist Elaine Kalal Stoner in her 5th appearance with the PAC
Band. Tom played "Variations on 'Let Me Call You
Sweetheart'", a piece he wrote. The audience sat in awe at the
speed at which he whipped out his "variations"! Elaine sang
the always popular "Star Dust", followed by George & Ira
Gershwin's "They Can't Take That Away From Me". She then led
the audience in a "Patriotic Sing-Along", which included the
appearance of a 60-foot U.S. flag during "It's a Grand Old Flag" -
that brought the audience to its feet. We finished the concert with a
beautiful arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner".
In the high school cafeteria, the PAC Band Dixieland Band performed for
those eating spaghetti during the annual Lion's Club Spaghetti Feed
fund-raiser.
Despite the threat of rain & an unusually cool August evening, we had one of our largest crowds of the year at our Concert in the Park on August 18, 2002. Over 200 people sat in lawn chairs or on blankets to listen to some marches, some John Williams movie music, a waltz & a polka, and an expressive spiritual. The PAC Band appreciated the enthusiastic standing ovation at the end, which encouraged us to play one last march as an encore.
The PAC Band performed the music for the "march in" of over 800 athletes at the National Junior Olympics on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at the Burke High School stadium. Three superb trumpet players from various organizations joined us to help "beef up" our sound in the large stadium. Thank-you to them as well as the 34 members of the PAC Band who volunteered to play a mid-week, evening performance! We played a number of marches and patriotic music. We would also like to thank the local organizers of the National Junior Olympics for their generous donation to the PAC Band!
For the fourth year (including a previous "rain-out"), the PAC Band provided the music for the opening ceremonies for the Sarpy County Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society on Friday, June 21, 2002 on the Bellevue West High School track. A strong breeze played havoc on our sound, making it difficult to hear across the track, but the applause by the nearby walkers on the track showed the sound was getting out! It was a hot evening, so thanks to all those who participated.
Papillion Days, our city's annual community celebration (organized & sponsored by the Papillion Community Foundation), usually keeps the PAC Band busy, and this year was no exception. Friday night, June 14, 2002, the PAC Band's Dixieland Band played an hour's worth of great Dixieland music to a very appreciative crowd. The following day, a small group of 15 from the PAC Band rode on the back of a truck in the Papillion Days Parade playing Karl King marches to the enthusiastic crowd along the route. Finally, on Sunday, June 16, the full PAC Band performed in front of over 200 people sitting at picnic tables and in lawn chairs. In addition to enjoying the music, the crowd also lined up to get some great dessert from the St Paul United Methodist Church Ice Cream Social in the adjoining pavilion. A big thanks to all those participating in the three performances - you really help to put the "celebrate" in this community celebration! Also, thank you to Ken Molzer (our Director) & Nancy Moore (clarinet) for volunteering their time serving in the Papillion Community Foundation's Information Booth.
The PAC Band Brass Choir performed at "An Evening of
Brass," sponsored by Grace University on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at
Brookside Church. This was the first time our Brass Choir has
performed with other Brass Choirs, and Ken Molzer (PAC Band Director) had
the following to say: "Thank you and congratulations on a very fine
performance and representing our band in such an outstanding way!"
The following members performed at the concert:
Gary Jack -
Trumpet
Dave Kulisek - Trumpet
Dick Kaiser - Trumpet & Baritone Jeff Tasker -
French Horn
Bob Wills - French
Horn
Rick Turner - Trombone
Andy Walters - Tuba
Thanks also to Carol Curry (French Horn) who devoted a number of hours to
our rehearsals, but had to bow out at the last minute due to a sudden,
serious illness in her family. Special thanks go out to Bob Wills
& Andy Walters who stepped in at the last minute (to replace Carol Curry
& Tom Sibbitt). Despite practicing with us for only 45 minutes (3 days
before the concert), they both played superbly, not missing a beat!!!
Thanks Bob & Andy! A few other PAC Band members performed at the
concert for the Nebraska Wind Symphony, playing some outstanding Brass
selections: Tony Holland (trumpet), Gene Brong (trombone), Cindy Schram
(trombone), and Jim Kuehl (tuba - last-minute substitute for Tuba
Tom). It truly was an "Evening of Brass"!
Our annual Winter Concert, Sunday, February 17, 2002, took place on a beautiful, sunny day, in the Papillion-LaVista High School Auditorium. The theme for the concert, "Americans We," was well rooted in the selection of marches, hymns, and popular songs from some of our country's best known composers and arrangers. Making the afternoon even more special were the guest performers who joined us: Mr. Rob McCartney and Ms. Jamie Godby. Rob, an anchorman for KETV-7 in Omaha (and former baritone player at Papillion Junior High), narrated the word's to Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" while the PAC Band performed "Lincoln Legacy." He topped off the superb performance by re-appearing on-stage dressed as Lincoln, to finish the narration. Jamie, an actor on numerous local stages (and former clarinet player at LaVista Junior High, as well as drum major at Papillion-LaVista High School) sang two pieces to the accompaniment of "her 55-piece band" (the PAC Band, of course). Her performance of "As Time Goes By" conjured up memories of Bogart & Bergman in "Casablanca," and conjured up applause when Ken Molzer (the PAC Band director) danced with her on-stage during the musical interlude. She then put a "smile" on the audience with her upbeat rendition of "Put on a Happy Face." The PAC Band deeply appreciates the professional talents shared by our special guests and looks forward to performing with them again -- THANK YOU Rob & Jamie!!! The concert ended with Sousa's always popular "Stars and Stripes Forever." The PAC Band received a standing ovation from the over 200 members of the audience -- always appreciated from our "hometown" crowd!
Sunday, September 9, 2001, was another beautiful day for a concert and a walk -- a Walk-A-Thon, that is! The Papillion Junior Women's Club sponsored and organized a successful fund raising event which raised over $1400 for the Walnut Creek Amphitheater. The PAC Band whole-heartedly appreciates and thanks the Papillion Junior Women's Club for donating their time, skill, and enthusiasm toward this community project! Those who participated in the Walk-A-Thon were able to hear the tunes played by the PAC Band, the Papillion-LaVista High School Band, and the Nebraska Wind Symphony's Swingtones, as they walked the 3-mile loop around the lake throughout the afternoon. The only way the event could have been better is if these performances were actually taking place in the Amphitheater. With continued community support, it will happen soon!!!
The final "Concert in the Park" for 2001, on August 16, 2001. This concert in the City Park was on a beautiful Sunday evening -- clear skies, setting sun, mid-70's. light breeze, low humidity! Over 200 people set up their lawn chairs, or sat in the grass, to hear a nice variety of music (including TWO Karl King marches for an encore). The Band really appreciated the standing ovation from their friends, family, and neighbors!
PAC Band concert with the Sarpy Serenaders on Saturday, May 12, 2001 @ 7:30 PM in the Papillion-LaVista High School Auditorium.
PAC Band Winter Concert, "Musical Reflections of the Last Century", on February 20, 2000 in the Papillion-La Vista High School Auditorium. Held in conjunction with the annual Papillion Lion's Club Spaghetti Feed, this annual concert had a variety of music representing each decade of the 20th century. Over 200 people attended. Two very special guests joined us: Elaine Kalal-Stoner making her fourth appearance with the PAC Band sang "Over the Rainbow" (from the Wizard of Oz) and "But Not for Me" (a swingin' Gershwin piece); and Rob McCartney, news anchorman for KETV, Channel 7, in his second appearance with the PAC Band, narrated the events of each decade. Elaine's beautiful voice & Rob's memorable and humorous anecdotes well received by an enthusiastic audience. The PAC Band looks forward to future performances with these professionals! In addition to the concert, the Dixieland Band provided an hour of entertainment at the Spaghetti Feed in the high school cafeteria. After the concert, there was a press conference to formally announce the Fund Drive for the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at Walnut Creek.
Annual Community Carol Concert (Brass Choir), an ecumenical celebration hosted by the Tri-City Ministerial Association Churches, on December 12, 2000 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Papillion. Click here to see the pictures of the concert.
Papillion's Germantown Christmas Celebration (Brass Choir) on November 26, 1999, playing Christmas carols and welcoming Santa Claus to Papillion's Portal School downtown.
The final "Concert in the Park" in the City Park on August 15, 1999. This concert was attended by over 150 people on a beautiful summer evening. This was the last performance of the PAC Band's 1998 - 1999 season. Click here to see the pictures of the concert.
The "Relay for Life" (fund raiser for the American Cancer Society) at Bellevue West High School on June 25, 1999. We provided music to entertain the participants as they began their night of walking the track.
The annual Papillion Days Concert in the City Park on June 20, 1999. The concert was well attended, with over 100 people listening from picnic tables and lawn chairs. This concert is the final event of the 4-day celebration, and also marks the beginning of the summer "Concerts in the Park" series. Click here to see the pictures of the concert.
The Dixieland Band played a one hour concert for Papillion Days on a warm Friday evening, June 18, 1999.
The Mid-America Band Camp held at Omaha South High School on June 17, 1999. Our "captive" audience of junior high students enjoyed the performance, especially when their camp counselors joined the band on-stage with their instruments to play the last two numbers!
Dedication ceremony for the Walnut Creek Recreation Area on June 16, 1999. Walnut Creek, the new lake and park on the southern edge of Papillion, will be the site of the Outdoor Performing Arts Center the PAC Band is trying to fund/build.
Opening Ceremonies for the annual Nebraska Special Olympics on May 20, 1999. The PAC Band provided music prior to the event and as the hundreds of kids marched in. Probably the favorite tune of the evening was "It's a Small World."
PAC Band Winter Concert, our Valentine Concert, on February 14, 1999 in the Papillion-La Vista High School Auditorium. Held in conjunction with the annual Papillion Lion's Club Spaghetti Feed, this annual concert had a variety of music. Over 120 people attended. Two very special guests joined us: Elaine Kalal-Stoner making her third appearance with the PAC Band sang "My Funny Valentine" and "'S Wonderful" (a great Gershwin piece); and Rob McCartney, news anchorman for KETV, Channel 7, narrated the "Lincoln Portrait" to a recent piece called "Lincoln Legacy" in honor of Lincoln's birthday. Both Elaine & Rob received thunderous applause, and the PAC Band looks forward to future performances with these professionals!
Annual Community Carol Concert (Brass Choir), an ecumenical celebration hosted by the Tri-City Ministerial Association Churches, on December 13, 1998 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Papillion.
Midlands Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Dinner on December 3, 1998, playing Christmas carols for the hospital volunteers' dinner.
Swedish Travel Club Meeting (Dixieland Band) hosted by Abbott Airport Parking on September 22, 1998.
Oktoberfest hosted by Abbott Airport Parking in 1998.
Nebraska Special Olympics opening ceremony at Creighton University in Omaha, two years in a row.
Nebraska Bandmasters annual conference in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Sarpy County Fair in Springfield, Nebraska, two years in a row.
Joint concert with the Sarpy Serenaders at Papillion-La Vista High School.
Papillion Lion's Club Christmas Dinner/Meeting (Brass Choir).
Annual Winter Concert at Papillion-La Vista High School.
Annual Papillion Days concert in the City Park.
Annual Summer Concert in the City Park.
Annual Christmas Carols during Papillion's Germantown Christmas Celebration (Brass Choir).
Annual Community Carol Concert, an ecumenical celebration hosted by the Tri-City Ministerial Association Churches at St. Columbkille Catholic Church (Brass Choir).
