
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BAND
In the spring of 1990, the Cottonwood Civic Club placed an announcement in the newspaper that they were interested in assisting in a project that would benefit the Cottonwood Community. Madison Myers responded to the announcement with the idea of forming a community band. The Cottonwood Civic Club was enthusiastic, but was not able to financially support the endeavor. However, this was the impetus needed for Madison to gather a group of musicians to form a band.
The original band consisted of eight members. Through the years, the band grew to its current size of almost 50 members. The members range in age from high school students to retirees in the community. They hail from Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Camp Verde and throughout the Verde Valley. The band was incorporated as a non-profit organization in January 2001.
The band rehearses on Monday evenings from 7-9 PM at the Clemenceau Heritage Museum, 1 N Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
New Members are always welcomed. No audition is necessary.
Presently, the Cottonwood Community Band presents four concerts per year and provides music for various community events such as Verde River Days, the Jerome Elks Lodge Flag Day Celebration, and the Clarkdale Fourth of July Celebration.
Officers and Board of Directors
Gloria Vander Peut - Vice President
Brian Daniels - Treasurer and Web Site Editor
Conductor: OPEN
but Julie Lacksonen is serving until 12/13/26
Musicians - listed alphabetically
Flute
Kim Sammartano
Clarinet
Brian Daniels
Jan Van Kooten
Oboe
Open
Bass Clarinet
Peggy Burress
Bassoon
Kim Peaslee (on cello)
Alto Saxophone
Johnnie Murphy
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet
French horn
Trombone
Euphonium/Baritone
Tuba
Percussion
Barbra Robles


