50 Years of Alumni Band

On Saturday, June 14, Central Methodist University celebrated its annual Alumni Band gathering, marking the 50th such occasion since the tradition began.

Returning alumni band members and participants rehearsed in the morning, then gathered for a special luncheon to celebrate the 50-year anniversary. The crowd heard from Dr. Melissa Simons, dean of the Swinney Conservatory, as well as the new director of bands, 1991 CMU graduate Chuck Moore. Professor emeritus Skip Vandelicht ’77 also spoke, as did Hon. Ted House ’81, son of legendary band director Keith House ’49.

The concert was held in the evening, with dozens of alumni from all eras of Central bands lending their talents to the music, and the celebration wrapped up with an Alumni Band Social.

Chuck Moore ’91, Central’s new director of bands, conducts at the Alumni Band concert.

Hon. Ted House ’81 speaks to the crowd at the Alumni Band luncheon on June 14.

Dr. Melissa Simons, dean of Swinney Conservatory, and Crystal Kimmi ’21 share a laugh at the Alumni Band luncheon.

Skip Vandelicht ’77 conducts the Alumni Band at the 50th annual Alumni Band concert.