Director, Bill Morgan gives pre-concert instructions
Our sax section is featured…..
The Village Dixielanders entertain….
The Jessieville H. S. Choir performs under the direction of Lydia DeSambourg
Bill Scholl takes a solo on trumpet…
Director Morgan plays for us…
Lew Olmstead takes his turn…..
AND “super-sub” guitarest, “Hose” Korhuniak, shares his talent…..
“World War 2 Show”
Woodlands Auditorium
Hot Springs Village, AR
May 8, 2008 Photo contributed
Our singers for the show…..(l-r)David Major, Pat Hightower, Maureen Morgan and Kenny Mckay
“Independence Day Concert/Dance”
Balboa Pavilion
Hot Springs Village, AR
July 3 , 2008 Photos by Carla Olson
The VBB is ready for a very special event
and our audience is ready, too.
Composer/arranger, Bob Morgan leads the band in his arrangement of “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most”, dedicated to Tom Hightower, founder & former director of the VBB.
Dr. Craig Hamilton joins the VBB in Bob’s arrangement.
Pictured with Tom is (l-r)Bob Morgan, Bill Morgan & Craig Hamilton
folks enjoying the music.
Boy & Girl singers, Pat Hightower & David Major
Jerry Jamrich on trumpet
Tom and our audience give us their applause at the end of the concert.
Our director, Bill Morgan with brother Bob & daughter & grand-daughter.
“Labor Day Concert/Dance”
with Guest Performers
Balboa Pavilion
Hot Springs Village, AR
September 1 , 2008 Photos by Carla Olson
The VBB is set to begin the show.
Our fans get “in the mood” by dancing.
some happy people…..
Special guests, “The Village Polka Dots”
Special guests, “The Village Dixielanders”
an early fall downpour…..
Garvan Woodlands Gardens
Anthony Chapel
Hot Springs, AR
November 22, 2008 Photos by Carla Olson
Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, The setting at Anthony Chapel for the Village Big Band on a cold November, 2008 night.
In celebration of the opening of the Christmas Light Season, 2008, The Village Big Band performs at Garvan Woodland Garden,s Anthony Chapel, under the direction of Bill Morgan.
The VBB, hard at work……or play?
our Saxes are “in the spirit”!
Our first Garvan appearance is met with a great audience.
Our “boy” singer, David Major entertains our fans.
Our leader, Bill Morgan shares his talent.
Saxophonist, Lew Olmstead takes a turn at a solo.
Will Anderson shares his talent.
Ron Dana (l) & Steve Fetcko
Percussionist, Lee Beach in all his festive glory.
Bill acknowledges applause.
The VBB stands to acknowledge the applause.
“Jazz at Christmas”
Christ of The Hills United Methodist Church
Hot Springs Village, AR
December 8, 2008 Photos by Carla Olson
The VBB opens the concert with their unique Holiday arrangements.
COH Music Director, Pat Henry performs a trumpet solo.
Vocalists, Pat Hightower & David Major
A near-capacity crowd enjoys our music.
Gerelyn Kelly accompanies the audience “Carol” sing-a-long.
THE VILLAGE BIG BAND 