The Mount Community Concert Band (MCCB) is one of the music ensembles which is part of the College of Mount St. Joseph
(MSJ) music department and the MSJ Community Music Center. Members may register through
the College for undergraduate credit or through the Community Music Center on a non-credit
basis.
The Band's History
The MCCB was originally known as the Oak Hills Community Concert Band (OHCCB).
Formed in 1978, as part of the Oak Hills community education program, the
band served under the direction of Tom Tate until 1982. Mike Merry took
the helm as the Band’s new director and the band continued to perform
throughout Greater Cincinnati until it fell prey to the school district’s
financial cutbacks in 1986.
Oak Hills Community Concert Band (1985-1986 Season)
The band soon found a new home at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Mike
Merry led the new Mount Community Concert Band until the spring of 1994.
Mike had an opportunity to do some work in Europe so he handed over his
baton to Tom Stone. Tom accepted this position on an interim basis for one
year. During 1994 and 1995 we also enjoyed the luxury of having Bernie
Finfrock serve as assistant director and oboe player. In the spring of
1995 several candidates had an opportunity to run the band through a
rehearsal. Band members voted on whom they thought would be the best fit
for our organization and Kenny Bierschenk was selected. Kenny continues
the tradition of challenging us to perform to the best of our abilities,
while serving the community.
Mount Community Concert Band (1987-1988 Season)
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