Glenn Miller Festival 2010

35th Annual

Glenn Miller Festival June 10-13, 2010

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From Dream to Reality Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum Grand Opening

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Schedule of events includes grand opening of museum Thursday, June 10 8:15 a.m.

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Instrumental scholarship competition, high school auditorium Museum at high school opens until 9 p.m.

Nodaway Valley Museum opens until 5 p.m.

Vocal scholarship competition, high school auditorium Grand opening of Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum, west of birthplace home Festival kick-off picnic, Clarinda Academy Tamana Girls High School Band, high school gymnasium

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10 a.m.

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8 p.m.

Welcome at Glenn Miller Birthplace Home Business Meeting, high school wrestling room Museum at high school opens until 7:30 p.m.

Nodaway Valley Museum opens until 6:15 p.m.

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Big Band Breakfast featuring Swing Kids, Clarinda Fire Department Museum at high school opens until 10 p.m.

Glenn Miller Festival parade, downtown courthouse square Nodaway Valley Museum opens until 5 p.m.

Stage Show featuring 2010 scholarship winners and Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Big Band, high school gymnasium Swing Kids performance, high school auditorium Tamana Girls High School Band perform-

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Panel discussion of Glenn Miller historians, authors, radio personalities, etc., high school auditorium Hunter Fuerste and his American Vintage Orchestra, high school gymnasium The Noteables performance, downtown courthouse square (rain location: high school gymnasium)

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Japanese delegation will receive official welcome Thursday morning at Clarinda City Hall The grand opening of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

So, it should be no surprise to residents of Clarinda and regular visitors to the annual Glenn Miller Festival that a lot of very important people will take part in the festivities.

Those festivities will kick

off at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10, with the official welcome ceremony for the delegation from Clarinda’s sister city, Tamana, Japan.

The delegation of 14 will be led by Tamana mayor Tetsuya Takasaki, Deputy Chairman Yasuhiro Tadakuma, city councilor Yoshihiro Yokote, as well as a number of other Tamana dignitaries and citizens.

The Japanese delegation also will include Hideomi Aoki, president of Cosmos Space Ltd. of Tokyo, who also serves as president of the Glenn Miller Birthplace

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Society Japan Branch. He will be joined by Isao Fukuoka, principal of

Tamana Girls High School, whose band will perform during the festival.

NSK Ltd., which has a plant in Clarinda, is also taking an extensive part in

the festivities. Retired president Tetsuo Sekiya will be in attendance, as will a number of current North American executives of the company.

Chief Executive Officer Masahide Matsubara, Chief Financial Officer Tsuyoski Mitsumoto, and Director of Manufacturing Mosatoshi Aoki will be among the corporate leaders in attendance.

Dr. Alan Cass, head of the Glenn Miller Archives at the University of Colorado, will be speaking VIP’s see page 14

Parade theme pays tribute to longevity of Glenn Miller Festival Festival performers will participate in trip around square The Glenn Miller Festival features many tributes to the famous bandleader, Alton Glenn Miller.

One of these is the Parade.

This year the Parade’s theme is “Happy 35th Anniversary – Glenn Miller Festival.”

Festival performers and Clarinda businesses join forces to honor Clarinda’s native son. Groups from surrounding towns contribute to the celebration by participating in the parade.

Keane Thummel Trucking provides beautiful flat-bed semi-trucks to carry the bands, adding a touch of formality to the event with the drivers decked out in ties and jackets.

Antique cars will venture to Miller’s birthplace

to add to the festivities.

After the parade, these stunning vehicles will assemble on the south side of Clarinda’s town square for a Classic Car Show.

Following the Big Band Breakfast, the parade will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, June 12, on the courthouse square. If you want to participate in honoring Glenn Miller’s contributions to the world, call the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society at (712) 542-2461 before 4 p.m. Friday, June 11.

“The ultimate tribute to Miller is the Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum. Fans worldwide have banded together to honor this remarkable musician and patriot with this extraordinary exhibit of memorabilia telling the story of Miller and the Big Band Era,” said Marvin Negley, President of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society.

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GMO performs more continuously than all other bands Always a favorite around the globe, the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Larry O’Brien keeps the Miller tradition alive.

Audiences thrive on the band’s performance of the popular Miller songs as well as some of the lesser known and seldom heard songs.

Glenn Miller Orchestra can be enjoyed during the 2010 Glenn Miller Festival, June 10-13 in Clarinda.

On the road longer and more continuously than any other Big Band ever, the

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Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought-after Big Band in the world. The entire Glenn Miller Orchestra repertoire now exceeds 1700 compositions that keep the band popular with both young and old.

Larry O’Brien became the leader of the GMO in 1988. He has a direct link back to the Glenn Miller sense of performance – he first performed with the Miller band in the early 1960s when Ray McKinley was the bandleader.

That the Miller sound still lives on is no surprise to O’Brien: “It seems that good things just don’t ever die.

Rather, they age gracefully and mellow with the years,”

O’Brien said. “If anything, I honestly think the authentic Glenn Miller music today is more popular with more people than ever

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Highly respected musicians will perform one show Making its first appearance at the Glenn Miller Festival will be the Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra from Des Moines. This eight-piece ensemble employs an instrumentation that enables the group to perform a wide variety of musical genres of the early part of the 1900s.

Founded in 2005, the Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra has established its reputation through performances at a variety of venues throughout Iowa including Cedar Basin Jazz Festival in Cedar Falls, Old Settlers

Days in Corydon, Music Under the Stars in Des Moines, Iowa State University alumni events, 20th Annual Ragtime in Randall, Gatsby Gala in Des Moines, concerts for four Des Moines area fine arts series.

In 2008 BFO recorded its first CD. Titled “I’m Gonna Jazz My Way,” it features nineteen songs that trace the life story of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.

The eight musicians in BFO are highly respected with experiences ranging from professorships with local universities to awardwinning compositions to backing notable performers such as Doc Severinsen, Vince Gill and Tony

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Bennett to performing in Broadway musicals.

Prior to being a Swing Era bandleader, Glenn Miller was a trombonist and arranger in a variety of Western territory bands (such as Senter’s Sentapeeds) and New York recording ensembles (The Cotton Pickers, The Charleston Chaser, Louisiana Rhythm Kings).

BFO will feature tunes recorded by these ensembles during Glenn’s early years in the music world, such as “’Deed I Do,” “Mississippi Mud,” “Red Hair and Freckles” and “Tiger Rag.” It will be exciting to see another part of Glenn’s career, a side that is not

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The Noteables to perform Friday evening concert on Clarinda’s square U.S. Air Force jazz ensemble in nearly constant demand The United States Air Force’s sleek, vibrant Jazz ensemble is The Noteables.

This “little Big Band” presents exciting, uplifting music inspiring audiences to increased patriotism.

From formal performances in grand auditoriums to casual concerts in the park, The Noteables is in constant demand.

The Noteables has appeared in concert and on national television. Staff Sgt. Krista Joyce performs as a vocalist with The Noteables, and also serves with the Command Support

Staff, and has previously served in the Arranging shop, Operations, Publicity and Transportation shop.

Joyce studied Music Education at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, then transferred to Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas, where she completed her music education degree.

The high level of talent showcased by each of the 14 members of The Noteables enables the group to perform with unparalleled excitement and versatility. With their extensive repertoire, The Noteables pleases audiences of every age.

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The planning and building of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum involved numerous people and companies in the community and surrounding area.

“When considering the construction of the Museum, we wanted to use as many local contractors as possible,” stated Marvin Negley, President of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society.

“Keeping the funds in the community stimulates

the economy here,” explained Elaine Farwell, Executive Director of the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce. “Every dollar kept in the community turns over seven times, meaning that it circulates through wages or money that is spent at local businesses.”

To achieve this goal, bids were taken for various components of the construction and major contractors chosen as follows: Dirt work, footings, concrete work (sidewalks and parking), ICF blocks (Insulated Concrete Forms) – Stickler’s Inc.; Carpentry, painting, roofing, sheeting – King Construction; Brick work

– Bill Edwards; Plumbing and the geothermal heating and cooling system – Nally Plumbing & Heating; Electrical – David Kovar; Security system and fire alarms – Brian Rogers, High Tech Electronics; Polished concrete floors – Kale Plowman; Carpet – The Carpet Store; Landscaping – Justin Walter. Many materials for the building were purchased at Akins. Steel doors and roll-up grill doors are from Maryville Glass and Lock.

Some expertise was not available in the immediate area: Architects are BCDM, Des Moines, IA; Soil survey – Terracon, Omaha, NE; Royer Well

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Hunter Fuerste and his American Vintage Orchestra to recreate ‘Big Band Era’ Authentic sound will prevail during Big Band Dance Hunter Fuerste and His American Vintage Orchestra will recreate the Big Band Era during the 2010 Glenn Miller Festival, June 10-13. They have performed to sold-out audiences in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin for the last seven years as well as played for dances in ballrooms and for gala celebrations.

An accomplished arranger, trombonist and ophthalmologist, Hunter painstakingly transcribed arrangements from the

original 78 records in an effort to get the voicings as accurate as possible. He then rehearsed the musicians at length copying the styles of the original bands and their hits.

The band jackets worn by his orchestra were made in Hollywood as authentic recreations of what was worn at the time. The RCA 44 microphone, the microphone of the era, is not just a prop but is used to deliver the warm, smooth sound of the day.

During performances at the 2003 and 2005 Glenn Miller Festivals, Hunter Fuerste and His American Vintage Orchestra enthralled audiences. He has conducted orchestras

for many productions at the Grand Theater in Dubuque, Iowa and he directs the Dubuque Brass Quintet which sells out Christmas concerts yearly.

Share the Big Band Era with this extraordinary group 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 11, and at the Big Band Dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 12.

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Tamana Girls High School Band to make 10th appearance at Festival Japanese students hail from Clarinda’s sister city

the Tamana band members received the Bronze Medal at the All Japan Ensemble Contest.

And two students attended the All Japan Wind & Percussion Instrument Contest and received the Award for Excellency which is close to a Bronze Medal.

Dedicated to music and to Glenn Miller, the band members practice long hours to achieve their awards.

They are enthralled to visit the birthplace of Glenn Miller and honored to be able to share the celebration of his music with others.

Their visit is highlighted with home-stays in local

Another of the audiences’ favorites is returning to Clarinda for their 10th visit. Nine of those visits were for Festivals.

The Tamana Girls High School Band members will once again inject their enthusiasm and energy into the Festival while thrilling everyone with their awardwinning talent.

Formed 44 years ago, the Band has consistently competed in the All Japan Marching Contest, winning the Silver Medal in 2008.

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residences and activities to fill their spare time — such as a visit to a farm or to an American grocery store that offers a wider variety of products than found in Japanese grocery stores.

By the end of their visit, friendships are formed through Miller’s music even though a communication through speech may be difficult. The special sharing of Glenn Miller’s music binds hearts together from different parts of the world.

Enjoy this amazing group of young musicians at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12; and 4:30 p.m.

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35th Annual Glenn Miller Festival 12 Swing Kids are swinging their way back to Clarinda for Festival June 10-13, 2010

Award-winning group ranges from 9 to 18 years of age They’re back! One of our favorites – the Swing Kids from Romanshorn, Switzerland are making their third trip to the Glenn Miller Festival.

These award-winning students have developed quite a reputation for themselves.

In 2008 Swing Kids won the Swiss Jazz Award from Radio Swiss Jazz and Jazzfestival Ascona. Each year this honor is given to one person or one group that does the most remarkable work for Jazz in

Switzerland.

Radio Swiss Jazz is part of their national broadcast association and broadcasts Jazz 24 hours a day. Swing Kids received the title “The Most Beloved Jazz Band in 2008.”

Swing Kids’ director, Dai Kimoto, was awarded the Culture Award in 2009 from the State Thurgau where he lives.

Swing Kids have been touring not only in Switzerland but also other places around the globe. In October 2008 they spent two very successful weeks performing in Argentina.

During 2009 Swing Kids performed in Paris and they made their third

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The average age of the band members is 13. These students love music and dedicate many hours each week for practice as band sections and as a whole band and for individual les-

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As part of their trip to the United States in June, Swing Kids will perform in New York City and in Nebraska as well as at the Glenn Miller Festival.

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Swanson is a native of Shenandoah; youngest to ever win world title Although relatively new to the ragtime piano field, Adam Swanson is the twotime World Champion OldTime Piano Player.

From the small town of Shenandoah, only 18 miles from Clarinda, Swanson is rapidly becoming known as one of the world’s foremost performers and historians of American ragtime.

He discovered the genre on his grandparents’ Web TV and has played the piano about seven years.

Although Adam is only 17 years old, he has been a featured performer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the United States.

In 2007 he appeared alongside John Arpin at the Bohem Ragtime and Jazz Festival in the Republic of Hungary.

He is the youngest winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest held in Peoria, Illinois, having won the contest in 2008 and 2009.

Most recently, Adam recorded a duet album with the great Johnny Maddox.

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Adam has had the privilege of playing on-stage with several of his idols including noted ragtime artists Bob Milne, Tony Caramia, Jeff Barnhart, Dave Majchrzak.

Adam has studied under Sarah Albright (former wife of the late William Albright) and has studied Jazz piano at Michigan State University.

He is also an avid railfan, collects antique sheet music, records and piano rolls. His CDs are available at www.cdbaby.com Adam will perform twice at the festival: 8 p.m.

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Project: Donations accepted VIP’s: Governor congratulates community on museum Continued from page 8 exhibits.

The Museum Committee has been meeting monthly, and sometimes weekly, since March 2008. This group has made decisions regarding everything from contractors to materials to carpet as well as pitching in on tasks such as cleaning walls after the concrete floors were polished but before the carpet was laid. Members of the Museum Committee are Gordon Kokenge (Chair), Elaine Farwell, Marvin Negley, Dale McAllister, Jean Negley, Richard Anderson, Lowell Lines, Arlene Leonard, Shira Bridie, Gail Barr, Pat Bogdanski, Chad

Wellhausen, Angela Green and Kevin Brown.

This collaboration between people and companies extends to the fund raising effort. The official campaign to collect the funds to build the museum began in 2008.

Applications were made for various grants, some of which were received and others weren’t. Donations have come from Miller fans all over the world. This effort is continuing in order to raise funds to complete the museum displays.

Your tax-deductible contribution to the project would be appreciated and should be sent to Glenn Miller Birthplace Society, Museum Fund, PO Box 61, Clarinda, IA 51632.

Continued from page 4 during this year’s Glenn Miller Festival. And, Clarinda’s famous son’s children, daughter Jonnie and son Steve, will also be in attendance.

The official grand opening of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum will be held 4 p.m. Thursday with opening remarks by emcee Dean Adkins. That will be tentatively followed by the presentation of colors and Pledge of Allegiance, led by the Glenn Miller VFW Post 9230 and American Legion Sergy Post 98.

Pastor Joshua Potter of New Hope Assembly of God in Clarinda will provide the invocation, as well as the benediction at the

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end of the ceremony. And, Glenn Miller Birthplace Society president Marvin Negley will present the welcoming remarks.

Tentatively scheduled to follow Negley’s remarks will be the introductions of the festival’s honored guests by Adkins, followed by speeches by Clarinda mayor Gordon Kokenge and Tamana, Japan, mayor Takasaki.

The Tamana Girls High School Band is then slated to perform for those in attendance. After that, the official Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony is planned.

The event will close out with Potter’s benediction, followed by closing remarks by Adkins.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Chet Culver ★ Lt. Governor Patty Judge To the editor: I enjoyed the Clarinda Herald-Journal article about the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the joy audiences get from the sounds of a bygone big-band era. Best wishes to the GMO as they prepare for the Glenn Miller Festival, a great Iowa tradition.

I commend the “World Famous” Glenn Miller Orchestra for keeping the music of this legendary performer and composer alive. Also, congratulations to the Clarinda community on the upcoming grand opening of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum.

The museum will be a great addition to our state and a fitting tribute to a famous native son.

Chet Culver Governor of Iowa

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Evensong to round out entertainment for 35th Glenn Miller Festival Local musicians will share their love of music Sunday Many people have talents that have nothing to do with their chosen professions. Such is the case with the members of Evensong.

Drawn together because of their shared interest in music, this group’s performers have a variety of careers.

Steve Hitt is the percussionist of the group, playing drums and other instruments as well as singing.

Ann Hitt, his wife, sings and plays keyboard bass in Evensong. When available, Steve and Ann’s son, Ben, performs the bass and

sings.

Tom Ives has been playing the string bass in the GMBS Big Band for about 19 years. He’s also a vocalist with the Clarinda Sings choir that performs each fall. Tom handled the recordings of two local musicians, George McGargill and Ben Green.

He has played in a variety of groups ranging from country to ones similar to Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Tom’s profession is in Information Technology at Lisle Corporation in Clarinda.

Barb McAndrews is a classically trained vocalist and has a reputation of being an excellent soprano.

Ann Wilson works at Lisle

Corporation. She met the Hitt family through singing at church and is now a vocalist with Evensong.

Paul Negley, eldest son of GMBS President Marvin

Negley, plays keyboard and sings with Evensong. At the Festival’s Stage Show you can hear Paul as he “tickles the ivories” with the GMBS Big Band.

Evensong is well known and has performed at sorority benefits, for the local Habitat for Humanity fundraiser and at the Clarinda Relay for Life.

Top off your Festival experience with the Farewell Picnic and the beauty of Evensong on Sunday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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