Hot Springs Concert Band
Since 1975, a Volunteer Musical Organization Active in the Artistic Life
of the Central and South Arkansas Arts Community
VILLAGE BIG BAND
Photos by Carla Olson (unless otherwise noted)

The Hot Springs Village Big Band

The Village Big Band plays big band arrangements in both dance and concert venues.
Membership is open, but an inquiry to leader Bill Morgan is suggested.
Rehearsals are weekly in Hot Springs Village.
Photograph by Mara Kuhn


Balboa Pavilion, Hot Springs Village - July 2, 2010



Christ of the Hills Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village - December 17, 2009

Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, where
the 2nd year in a row, "Christmas and all That Jazz",
was presented by The Village Big Band on Dec. 17, 2009.

l-r, back-Ron Dana, Steve Fetcko, Jerry Jamrich, Jim Kelly,
Don Phillips, Nora Cole, Donna Morton, David Major, Maureen
Morgan, Lee Beach, Bill Scholl, Bob Russell,
and Pat Henry.

l-r, frt.-Earl Hesse, Marvin Siebels, Bill Morgan (Music Director),
Howard Olson, Will Anderson and Norm Morton.



Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, AR - November 21, 2009


November 21, 2009
In celebration of the opening of the
Christmas Light Season, 2009, The Village Big Band performs at
Garvan Woodland Garden's Anthony Chapel,
under the direction of Bill Morgan


Woodlands Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs Village - October 18, 2009

The program produced for the
Village Big Band/Woodlands Presbyterian Choir
Sunday Afternoon Concert by Bill Morgan and Bonnie Trickler.

The Village Big Band, performing at Woodlands Presbyterian Church
in Hot Springs Village, AR on October 18, 2009.

The Village Big Band performs with the Woodlands Presbyterian Choir.

Maureen Morgan and David Major,
vocalists with the VBB.

Dan Utter(l) and Kenny McKay sing a
rousing rendition of You Raise Me Up.

Bill Morgan, leader of the VBB adds comments to the performance.

Bill Morgan leads the audience in the final number, God Bless America


The Pocket Theater, Hot Springs, AR - August 2, 2009

Billing for our Pocket Theater concert

The Village Big Band on stage at
The Pocket Theater in Hot Springs, AR.

Our vocalists, Maureen Morgan and
substitute "boy singer", Kenny McKay.


Balboa Pavilion, Hot Springs Village - July 3,2009

The Village Big Band performs at Hot Springs Village, AR,
Balboa Pavilion, July 3, 2009


Our VBB "fans" enjoying the music.

Dancers, enjoying the VBB music.

Bill Morgan announces a tribute to retiring "Girl" singer,
Pat Hightower, with husband Tom.

The band sings (they really CAN sing!) the song Patricia to honor Pat.


Garvan Woodland Gardens - November 22, 2008

November 22, 2008
In celebration of the opening of the
Christmas Light Season, 2008, The Village Big Band performs at
Garvan Woodlands Gardens Anthony Chapel,
under the direction of Bill Morgan


Saxophonist, Lew Olmstead takes a turn at a solo.

Percussionist, Lee Beach in all his festive glory.

Our "boy" singer, David Major entertains our fans.

The setting at Anthony Chapel for the Village Big Band on a cold November, 2008 night.

<b>Hot Springs Convention & Visitor's Bureau</b>
Hot Springs Convention
& Visitor's Bureau
Community First Trust Company
Community First Trust Company
National Park Community College
National Park Community College
Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild
Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild


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