History

The Hot Springs Concert Band can trace its musical heritage to 1975 when twenty local citizens formed the CSO Senior Citizens Band. Later, as the band evolved and younger members joined, the name was changed to the Hot Springs Community Band. In 2005 the name of the band was again changed to the Hot Springs Concert Band to better reflect its expanded repertoire, membership and role in the musical life of the region.

The Band Today

With a very active schedule of nearly twenty performances yearly, The Hot Springs Concert Band offers something for all musical tastes. Musical selections vary from lighter fare served with the Summer Park Series and specialty concerts, to more serious concert works performed during the Winter season. To support this wide range of musical style, the band and its affiliate organizations enjoys a membership of over 120 area musicians from more than ten communities in Central and South Arkansas. Musicians may participate in a variety of musical groups under the auspices of the main organization, which include The Concert Band, The New Horizons Band, The Hot Springs Village Big Band, Village Carillons, Village Dixielanders, Village Polka Dots, and various Chamber Music Ensembles. Current members range in age from teenagers to octogenarians. This age diversity brings to the band a wealth of talent and performance experience ranging from eager amateurs to currently working or former professional musicians and educators.

Distinctions

In July of 2005, The Hot Springs Concert Band was honored with an appearance at the Arkansas Bandmasters Association summer convention in Little Rock. Dr. Hamilton took advantage of the occasion to showcase the merits of a community band as a venue for Arkansas students to continue performance experiences through their adult years. The band has also been the subject of a recent program on Arkansas Public Radio that showcased the community band as part of the state's artistic life.

Patrons and Benefactors

Membership Opportunities

Music Director and Conductors Craig V. Hamilton, Ph.D.,Music Director and Principal Conductor, is The Lena Goodwin Trimble Professor of Music, Director of Bands, Coordinator of Instrumental Studies and Chairman of the Music Education...

Musicians Flute Alto Saxophone Trombone Karen Chapman Lynda Burford Andrea Balfour Lynn Clardy Darell Fisher Nora Cole Sandy Corzatt Ellen Harkey Tom Curry Jackie Flowers Eugene Kirsch Patrick Grimm Marcia Gilmore...

Rehearsal Information 2008 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE All Rehearsals are in National Park Community College Gym from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Subject to Change) PERFORMANCE ATTIRE WOODLANDS AUDITORIUM OUTDOOR CONCERTS GRADUATIONS Concert...

Affiliate Organizations 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 or band manager Tom Hightower...

Board of Directors President, Will Anderson Will Anderson was elected president of the Hot Springs Community Bands in June, 2007. After a 33 year career with 3-M, he retired to Hot Springs Village. His prior musical experience...

Support Us Thanks to the generous support and contributions of the general public, civic organizations and businesses, the band is able to continue in its role of being a highlight in the Hot Springs and Central...

HSCB Boosters You can purchase a HSCB Booster shirt for $20.00 plus shipping by contacting Deanna Anderson at weadla@sbcglobal.net (email) or 501-922-6733 and giving her the men's size: Small, Med, Large, X Large,...