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Music Makers January 2005
The Christmas Party on December 12 was a festive event that concluded the club’s
activities for the year. Snacks were provided by the Garden Grille. Thanks To Barb
Scott for making all the arrangements.
There was a large turnout of members and guests who enjoyed the repast. A
continuous three solid hours of music was possible due to the 26 musicians who
performed. There were tunes for everyone’s tastes. Included were favorites such as
"White Christmas', "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and “Frosty the Snowman". On
the trad jazz side, selections included "China Boy", "Weary Blues", "Algiers Strut" and
"Angry".
The entertainers were: Roger Boff-trumpet, Ed Ballanger-trumpet, Jim Davis-trumpet,
Bill Irvin-cornet, Bill Genson-trumpet and John Friday-trumpet. Reed players were Aid
Harsch, Gary Kroal, Mike Kovach and Jan Mudica, who also played piano. On
trombone were Denny Smith, Red Evans, Marc Berridge and Jim Hronek. Jeanne
Arrendale, Bill Parthe and Jan Mudica were at the keyboard.
Ron Benach played banjo and bass, while other banjoists were Cecil Rankin and Dave
Evans. Dave Marshall played guitar and Russ Mortus was on banjo, drums and
vocals. Lou Kunkle played bass with Kyle Snyder on tuba and Fred Gilt on drums.
Vocals were delivered by Richard Starr and John Townsend.
Proprietors of the Garden Grille Sue and Rick Snyder were presented a plaque and a
lifetime club membership in recognition and appreciation for their providing a pleasant
venue when the club was without a home.
A $2,000.00 check, representing profits from the fall festival was presented to the
Summit County Kidney Foundation. In accepting the check on behalf of the Kidney
Foundation,Lee Heidorf expressed the foundation’s grateful appreciation. The funds
will help meet the many vital needs of dialysis patients.
Garry Geist won the 50-50 raffle. Matt Heidorf won the American Rag subscription
and generously passed it on to Bill Irvin.
The Christmas Party on December 12 was a festive event that concluded the club’s
activities for the year. Snacks were provided by the Garden Grille. Thanks To Barb
Scott for making all the arrangements.
There was a large turnout of members and guests who enjoyed the repast. A
continuous three solid hours of music was possible due to the 26 musicians who
performed. There were tunes for everyone’s tastes. Included were favorites such as
"White Christmas', "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and “Frosty the Snowman". On
the trad jazz side, selections included "China Boy", "Weary Blues", "Algiers Strut" and
"Angry".
The entertainers were: Roger Boff-trumpet, Ed Ballanger-trumpet, Jim Davis-trumpet,
Bill Irvin-cornet, Bill Genson-trumpet and John Friday-trumpet. Reed players were Aid
Harsch, Gary Kroal, Mike Kovach and Jan Mudica, who also played piano. On
trombone were Denny Smith, Red Evans, Marc Berridge and Jim Hronek. Jeanne
Arrendale, Bill Parthe and Jan Mudica were at the keyboard.
Ron Benach played banjo and bass, while other banjoists were Cecil Rankin and Dave
Evans. Dave Marshall played guitar and Russ Mortus was on banjo, drums and
vocals. Lou Kunkle played bass with Kyle Snyder on tuba and Fred Gilt on drums.
Vocals were delivered by Richard Starr and John Townsend.
Proprietors of the Garden Grille Sue and Rick Snyder were presented a plaque and a
lifetime club membership in recognition and appreciation for their providing a pleasant
venue when the club was without a home.
A $2,000.00 check, representing profits from the fall festival was presented to the
Summit County Kidney Foundation. In accepting the check on behalf of the Kidney
Foundation,Lee Heidorf expressed the foundation’s grateful appreciation. The funds
will help meet the many vital needs of dialysis patients.
Garry Geist won the 50-50 raffle. Matt Heidorf won the American Rag subscription
and generously passed it on to Bill Irvin.
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