2025 Season

May 10, 2025, 7:30pm
The Great Outdoors
Featuring Percussion Soloist Dr. Sarah Waters
Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center

Sponsored by Endodontic Associates of NWO and Alan Mikesell

Peaceful nights, stormy weather, parades and a trip down the river are all depicted in the music of The Great Outdoors. Sousa, Curnow and Copland are featured composers in some great band music, ending as usual with a patriotic tribute to America. All this, plus the percussive sounds of Dr. Sarah Waters adds up to a night of exciting music to open the 2025 season.

June 14, 2025, 7:30pm
Spectacular Sousa
Featuring Vocal Soloist Cassie Wilson
and Euphonium Soloist Scott Rogers
Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center

Sponsored by Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships

A toe-tapping evening of Sousa marches, exciting overtures and lighter tunes make up an evening typical of a Sousa Band program. We will also award the annual Gail Woolley Scholarship Award to a promising high school musician and feature vocal and instrumental soloists.

July 19, 2025, 7:30pm
Welcome to the Cabaret
Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center

Sponsored by Nutrien and Kewpee Hamburgers

A night of fun and stimulating music highlighting marches, lyrical tunes and solos and ensembles from the Lima Area Concert Band. Light snacks are provided while the audience enjoys sitting around tables throughout the exhibit hall. A night sure to leave one tapping their feet and whistling tunes.

September 13, 2025, 7:30pm
Heroes and Villains
featuring Vocal Soloist Shay Bolton
Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center

Sponsored by Lima Memorial Health System

Heroes and villains throughout history are often recognized by the music that introduces them. This concert will present some of the popular themes of these characters as presented by some noted composers and arrangers.