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Welcome to the home
of the swingin' Nostalgics, Lancaster Ohio's popular 18-piece big show band.
Under the musical direction of Dr.
Charles Hildreth, the Nostalgics warm your heart with renditions of your favorites from the American Songbook and excite you with the
unforgettable songs of the "big band" swing era, including those recorded
by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Les Brown, Harry James, Tommy
Dorsey, Woody Herman, Count Basie and others. The band plays for events at various community venues throughout Lancaster and Fairfield County. Look here for upcoming concerts,
dances, weddings and special events. See calendar for dates and times.
For booking and additional information: 740-304-1001 or tuxedojct@yahoo.com
Thanks to the Fairfield County Foundation and Edward Jones Investments for their support in 2022 |
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THE NOSTALGICS BIG BAND AT LANCASTER OHIO
The Nostalgics, Lancaster Ohio’s
18-piece jazz orchestra and dance band, was formed more than 30 years ago as an offshoot of
the Olivedale Senior Center Concert band, now known as the Lancaster Community
Band. The Nostalgics Big Band is now an independent, self-governing, voluntary, non-profit organization. In addition to the band’s popular dance nights at Olivedale, the band plays at area dance halls for those who like to dance to the ballads and rhythms of live
music. Proud to be a unique community resource, this swinging musical ensemble has
performed at many Lancaster and Fairfield County venues, including the Downtown Bandstand Summer
Series, the renowned Lancaster Festival, Lancaster Country Club, the Lodge in Lancaster, the Eagles, Elks, and Moose Lodges, retirement homes, weddings, fundraisers and the
Buckeye Lake Yacht Club.
The Nostalgics band features musical
arrangements from the Big Band Swing Era, including hits recorded by Benny
Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Les Brown, Woody Herman, Duke
Ellington, Count Basie and others. Also included in the band’s repertoire are
well-known pop, rock, blues, Broadway, and movie songs.
The band’s musicians include among
its sections school music program educators, professional musicians, community leaders and former
U.S. Military musicians. In aggregate, these musicians bring more than 600 years
playing experience to this swinging ensemble. Section by section the current
members are:
Saxophones
Charles Hildreth, Lead Alto and Music Director
Joy Norris, Lead Tenor
Marcia Gibbons, Co-Lead Alto Sax and Tenor
Leo Hall, 2nd
Alto sax
Nancy Laver, 2nd Tenor Sax
Bob Carpenter, Baritone Sax |
Trombones
Steve Cox, 1st Trombone
Mark Wren, 2nd Trombone
Matt Brandt, Harry Lee, 3rd Trombone
Brad Laver, Bass Trombone |
Trumpets
Tom Young, 1st Trumpet
Larry Fox, 1st Trumpet
Jeff Cumberland, 2nd Trumpet
Jerry Primmer, 3rd Trumpet
Wylie Evans, 4th Trumpet
Julie Heetland, Trumpet
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Rhythm Section
Mike Hammond, Rick Maynard, Piano/Keyboards
Dave Harmon, Bass
Kent Robbins, Guitar
Dave Horsky, Dave Haney, Drums |
Visit this site often for new
recordings by the Nostalgics. For events and booking information contact Band
Manager, Nick DelMatto (740-385-8036) or Music Director, Charles Hildreth
(740-304-1001). We are available for 1-3 hour concerts, dances, birthday and wedding parties and receptions, and community festivals and events. Best of all, we are affordable!
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Charles Hildreth
Music Director
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