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
Jeremy Welker – Lima
Retired Lima Firefighter
Computer Technician
Ken Scherer – New Knoxville
United States Air Force, Retired
Web Programmer
Nate Higgins – Lima
Teacher, Shawnee High School
Alecia Carpenter – Lima
Jonathan Hartman – Lima
Isaiah Wolfert – Lima
Terry Liette – Coldwater
Cass McGue – St. Marys
Ethan Sargent – Lima
Andrew Stein – Lima
Clarinets
Marilyn Roth-Basinger – Lima
Shawnee High School Choral Director, retired
Adjunct Professor O.N.U.
Margaret Lewis – Lima
Accompanist, Choral Assistant, Shawnee High School
Mary Jean Miller – Elida
Gomer Elementary Music Teacher, retired
Jane Stevens – Lima
Tax Examiner, Ohio Department of Taxation
Beth Arheit-McCarty
High School Teacher, retired
Misty Sager – Columbus Grove
Intervention Specialist, McComb High School
Charlie Doepker – Ottawa
Army Bandsman, retired
Janis Griffin – Findlay
Choral Director, Spencerville, High School
Bill Trame – Findlay
Retired Bookkeeper
Rebekah Ricker – Spencerville
Private Music Instructor
Beth Fair – Celina
Elena Verhoff – Ottawa
Flutes
Lucy Altstaetter – Ada
Ohio Northern University, Retired
Judy Gilbert – Lima
BP Refinery and Chemical Plant, Retired
Stacee Brown – Lima
Insurance Agent
Private Teacher
Lora Dirmeyer – Elida
Lima Memorial Health System, Labor and Delivery Nurse
Linda Holman – Elida
Substitute Teacher, retired
Church Organist
Rhonda Beach – Elida
Sue Backs – St. Marys
Personnel Director
Dan Cook – Lima
College Student
Brianna Ferris – Bluffton
Erin Grim – Ada
Bassoons & Oboes
Marcy Reeves – Lima
Special Education Teacher – Bath Elementary
Angie Herzog – Lima
Director, Marimor Industries, retired
Mary Schumm – St. Marys
Guidance Counselor, retired
Vickie Barteck – Ottawa
Multi-Disabilities Teacher
Trumpets
Larry Honegger – Lima
Art Teacher, Shawnee High School retired
Dan Altstaetter – Ada
Office Manager, retired
Rich Phillips – Celina
Senior Regional Underwriting Manager, retired
Chad Higgins – Spencerville
Veterinarian, Amanda Animal Hospital
Jennifer Hahn – Deshler
Administrative Assistant
Sheri Woodland – Ada
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Matt Baker – Celina
Warehouse Technician
Brian Reeves – Lima
Band Director, Hardin Northern
Gunnar Hudson – Lima
Laura Ayers – Wapakoneta
Griffin Brinkman – Ottawa
Klayton Hillary – Wapakoneta
Horns
Marcia Laukhuf – Lima
Medical Technician, retired
Nancy Gesler – Lima
Tax Professional
John Mulder – Lima
Music Teacher, retired
Denise D’Arca – Ada
Professor of Music, Emerita
Megan Palte – Ottawa
College Student
Cassie Wilson – Alger
Pool Manager, Village of Ada
Tim Presar – Cridersville
Trombones
John Rezabek – Wapakoneta
Engineer
Dale Laukhuf – Lima
Band Director Retired
O.N.U. Adjunct Professor
L.S.O
Gus Steinke – Lima
Engineer
Ian Steinke – Lima
Assembly, Marimor Industries
Cathryn Beck Nihiser
Music Teacher, retired
Dean Schweizer – Celina
Self Employed, Celina Music
Becky Anderson – St. Marys
PT General Music Teacher, retired
Jacob Zicardi – Bowling Green
Euphoniums
Thomas Wiese – Lima
Engineer, retired
Scott Rogers – Defiance
Band Director, retired
BGSU Administration
L.S.O.
Kelly Biese – Lima
Xavier Bucher – Bowling Green
Tubas
Michelle Milazzo – Lima
Human Relation
David Harris* – Elida
Band Director, Lima City Schools
*Student Performer Mentor
Benton Harris* – Elida
*Student Performer, Elida High School
Nathaniel Good – St. Marys
Student
Jamie Chester – West Unity
Spencer Mohre – Auburn
Percussion
Nick Baird – Minster
Band Director, Minster High School
Tate Stewart – Lima
Student
Jesus Delgado – Lima
Ford Lima Engine Plant
Gage Hoehn – Ottawa
David Harper – Lima
Sidney Rindler – Delphos
