About
Founder Gail F. Woolley
About The Lima Area Concert Band
The Lima Area Concert Band performed its first concert in 1971 under the direction of Gail F. Woolley, Sr., under the name of the Million Dollar Band. In 1972, the band’s name was changed to the Lima Area Concert Band and became an incorporated non-
The band is comprised of seventy volunteer musicians who all share the love of music. We have come together to present “World Class Music in Your Own Backyard” for more than 50 years! The members of the LACB are a living testimony that music truly is a lifetime activity. It is a means of expression that encourages personal challenge, camaraderie, well spent leisure time, and just plain fun. It is a shining example of the value of music education in our schools.
We invite you to join us in a formal concert setting at one of our subscription concerts, or spend a relaxing summer evening enjoying one of our informal community concerts.
Our Conductor, John R. Hill
Our conductor, John Hill, graduated with Music Education Degree from Bowling Green State University in 1969. He taught instrumental music in Indian Lake Schools from 1969-
John has also worked in Music and Activity Therapy at Lima State Hospital, Oakwood Forensic Center and Oakwood Correctional Facility for a total of 29 years. He has also worked as a Mental Health Tech at Lutheran Social Services and Coleman Professional Services for over 10 years.
John has been the Associate Conductor and Conductor of the Lima Area Concert Band for over 30 years. John is married to Teresa Hill for more than 20 years. John and Teresa have a son, Timothy, who is pursuing a degree at The Ohio State University in Columbus, studying psychology.
Meet The Lima Area Concert Band
Saxophones
Nate Higgins – Lima
Teacher, Shawnee High School
Ben Konop – Wapakoneta
Terry Liette – Coldwater
Ethan Sargent – Lima
Ken Scherer – New Knoxville
United States Air Force, Retired
Web Programmer
Andrew Stein – Lima
Jeremy Welker – Lima
Retired Lima Firefighter
Computer Technician
Isaiah Wolfert – Lima
Clarinets
Beth Arheit-McCarty
High School Teacher, retireBeth Arheit-McCarty – Elida
High School Teacher, retired
Charlie Doepker – Ottawa
Army Bandsman, retired
Margaret Lewis – Lima
Accompanist, Choral Assistant, Shawnee High School
Mary Jean Miller – Elida
Gomer Elementary Music Teacher, retired
Rebekah Ricker – Spencerville
Private Music Instructor
Marilyn Roth-Basinger – Lima
Shawnee High School Choral Director, retired
Adjunct Professor O.N.U.
Jane Stevens – Lima
Tax Examiner, Ohio Department of Taxation
Bill Trame – Findlay
Retired Bookkeeper
Flutes
Lucy Altstaetter – Ada
Ohio Northern University, Retired
Sue Backs – St. Marys
Personnel Director
Rhonda Beach – Elida
Dan Cook – Lima
College Student
Lora Dirmeyer – Elida
Lima Memorial Health System, Labor and Delivery Nurse
Judy Gilbert – Lima
BP Refinery and Chemical Plant, Retired
Erin Grim – Ada
Bassoons & Oboes
Vickie Barteck – Ottawa
Multi-Disabilities Teacher
Angie Herzog – Lima
Director, Marimor Industries, retired
Marcy Reeves – Lima
Special Education Teacher – Bath Elementary
Mary Schumm – St. Marys
Guidance Counselor, retired
Trumpets
Laura Ayers – Ada
Matt Baker – Celina
Warehouse Technician
Griffin Brinkman – Ottawa
Jennifer Hahn – Deshler
Administrative Assistant
Chad Higgins – Spencerville
Veterinarian, Amanda Animal Hospital
Klayton Hillary – Wapakoneta
Nate Homan – Granville
Larry Honegger – Lima
Art Teacher, Shawnee High School retired
Brian Reeves – Lima
Band Director, Hardin Northern
Sheri Woodland – Ada
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Horns
Denise D’Arca – Ada
Professor of Music, Emerita
Jane Doepker – Ottawa
Nancy Gesler – Lima
Tax Professional
Marcia Laukhuf – Lima
Medical Technician, retired
John Mulder – Lima
Music Teacher, retired
Megan Palte – Ottawa
College Student
Tim Presar – Cridersville
Cassie Wilson – Alger
Pool Manager, Village of Ada
Trombones
Cathryn Beck Nihiser – Lima
Music Teacher, retired
Dale Laukhuf – Lima
Band Director Retired
O.N.U. Adjunct Professor
L.S.O
John Rezabek – Wapakoneta
Engineer
Dean Schweizer – Celina
Self Employed, Celina Music
Gus Steinke – Lima
Engineer
Ian Steinke – Lima
Assembly, Marimor Industries
Euphoniums
Christian Farkasdi – Buckland
Brian Gluth – Lima
Scott Rogers – Defiance
Band Director, retired
BGSU Administration
L.S.O.
Thomas Wiese – Lima
Engineer, retired
Tubas
Nathaniel Good – St. Marys
Student
Benton Harris* – Elida
*Student Performer, Elida High School
David Harris* – Elida
Band Director, Lima City Schools
*Student Performer Mentor
Michelle Milazzo – Lima
Human Relation
Jamie Chester – West Unity
Spencer Mohre – Auburn
Percussion
Nick Baird – St. Marys
Band Director, Minster High School
Jesus Delgado – Lima
Ford Lima Engine Plant
David Harper – Lima
Gage Hoehn – Ottawa
Tate Stewart – Lima
Student
