Music: Since the Beginning

Meet Don Cushman –

1989
Don
Cushman
Section Leader
Trombone, Euphonium, Trumpet, Conductor
Retired Instructor

 
Stop. Listen. Is your radio or TV on? I’ll bet you hear music, even if it’s in the background. Music permeates our lives, sometimes creating suspense but usually providing fun.

In the mid ’80s we formed a brass quintet in Jackson and played for various community events. Some of us said, “It sure would be nice to have a band.” So, we started the Jackson Hole Community Band, now nearly 3 decades ago.

“Community Band” has at least 2 connotations. It’s a concert band that is comprised of members of the Jackson Hole Community (extending into Teton Valley, Star Valley, and Pinedale/Big Piney). It’s also a band for the community, playing for many occasions in the community: holiday parades, town square lightings, ground-breaking and dedicatory ceremonies for schools and hospital expansion, concerts in public schools, combined concerts with high school and adult vocal groups, and every Old Bill’s Fun Run’s annual “party” in Jackson. Spin-off groups from the band provide TubaChristmas and special music presentations in local churches, as well as concerts of their own. The results are usually measured in smiles and happiness. Yes, music is fun – to hear and to play. Since the beginning, having fun – and providing enjoyment for our many and varied audiences – have been hallmarks of our Jackson Hole Community Band – in all aspects.

Read more about Don here: jhcband.org/member/don-cushman/

Don Cushman, founding conductor; now euphonium player

Keep the music alive!

Please remember us at Old Bills 2018.

In 2018, you can give  beginning August 1st until 5 pm on September 14th. We hope you can join us Saturday, September 8th, for Old Bill’s at the Jackson Town Square!

What is Old Bills?

We cannot thank you enough for your support!

Thank you from all of the Jackson Hole Community Band Members.

2018 – 2019 Season

  • Old Bills Fun Run
  • Oktoberfest
  • Halloween Concert
  • Tuba Christmas
  • Holiday Concert
  • Wyoming Special Olympics – 50 Years!
  • Spring Concert
  • Old West Days Parade
  • Independence Day Parade & Lions Club Breakfast Concert
  • Jackson Lake Lodge Patriotic Concert

Upcoming Events

Wyoming Special Olymipcs  

Conductor: Caitlyn Falco
 
Date: Tuesday, February 25th 2025
Time: 6:30pm
 
https://jhcband.org/inscoreorder/concert_list.php Jackson Hole High School
Wyoming Special Olymipcs in Jackson, WY
307-732-3710

Program:

View details Williams
Summon the Heroes
arr. Higgins
View details Arnaud
Olympic Fanfare
arr. Hermann from Bugler's Dream
View details Key
United States of America
arr. Smith Star Spangled Banner
Total Concert: 00:20:09

Spring Concert  

Conductor: Caitlyn Falco
 
Date: Sunday, May 4th 2025
Time: 4:00pm
 
https://jhcband.org/inscoreorder/concert_list.php Center for the Arts Center Theater
Spring Concert in Jackson, WY
(307) 734-8956

Program:

View details Silvestri
Back To The Future
arr. Bernaerts
View details
Best of the West!
arr. Story
View details
Bond...James Bond
arr. Bulla
View details Barry
Dances with Wolves-Concert Suite
arr. Bocook
View details Powell
How to Train Your Dragon
arr. O'Loughlin Music from the Motion Picture
View details John/Rice
Lion King Soundtrack Highlights, The
arr. Custer
View details Barry
Out of Africa
arr. De Meij
View details Williams
Raiders March
arr. Bocook From Raiders of the Lost Ark
View details Sherman
Mary Poppins, Selections from
arr. Ricketts
View details Williams
Star Wars Saga
arr. Bulla
View details Jarre
Lawrence of Arabia, Theme from
arr. Reed/Rogers
View details Bricusse/Newley
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
arr. Longfield Highlights from
Total Concert: 01:24:09

ElkFest  

Conductor: Caitlyn Falco
 
Date: Saturday, May 17th 2025
 
https://jhcband.org/inscoreorder/concert_list.php Jackson Town Square
ElkFest in Jackson, WY

Program:

Memorial Day Weekend Parade  

Conductor: Caitlyn Falco
 
Date: Saturday, May 24th 2025
 
https://jhcband.org/inscoreorder/concert_list.php Jackson Parade Route
Memorial Day Weekend Parade in Jackson, WY

Program:

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