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The Big (Jazz) Band was organized in 1999, drawing mainly on musicians from the Municipal Band, many of whom also played with other big bands in the St. Louis area. In 2000, the 18-piece Big Band began performing one Sunday evening each month during the summer in Frontier Park in St. Charles. Located on the banks of the Missouri River in Historic St. Charles, Frontier Park offers a fabulous backdrop to experience the music performed by the Big Band. The monthly Sunday evening concert series continues today.
Two indoor concerts were soon added to be played in conjunction with the 50 piece St. Charles Municipal Concert Band. The joint Spring and Holiday Concerts are held at Lindenwood University’s performance centers in St. Charles.
The Big (Jazz) Band responded to requests and was soon playing for civic and private events in the Greater St. Louis Community. These performances include wedding receptions, country club dances, dinner dances, Friday Night Senior dances, and church picnics. Many of the inquiries that were received expressed an interest in a smaller band to fit the small venues available. In early 2014, a 10 piece dance band was formed using the principal musicians from the Big Band.
The St. Charles Big Band’s vocalists in 2022 is Mrs. Jackie Coffman.
We invite you to come and experience the Big Band at one of our upcoming performances!
Andrew is the new director of the St Charles Municipal Band. He has played oboe in the Municipal Band for 7 years. Andrew teaches and directs orchestras in the Webster Groves School System. He lives in St Charles, MO.
Sister Gail will be celebrating her 30th year with the band this season! She has been our assistant director for 29 of those years, has served on the Board of Directors, and has been the band president for the past 9 years. Outside of the band, Sister Gail is the Director of Bands at St. Gabriel the Archangel School in St. Louis. In May she will have completed her 53rd year of teaching.
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