Ringgold Band

Chuck Ebersole and Cindy Miller-Aungst talk to Sashank Sridhar, Ringgold Band Young Artist Award winner talks about his amazing musical background and his roots in Indian music!

Chuck Ebersole, Director of Ringgold Band, joins Cindy as the new co-host for their podcast series. In this episode they are on site at one of their concerts to speak to Evan Nygard, Ringgold Band Young Artist Award about his experience soloing with the band on a beautiful summer evening!

Marlin Thomas was a Ringgold Band Young Artist Award finalist last year and soloed with The Ringgold Band last summer. JIm and Cindy talk to Marlin about his amazing musical experiences playing the tuba in the Berks and Philadelphia areas. Marlin is another wonderful example of the great talent coming from The Ringgold Band!

George talks to Cindy and Jim about his dual role of Board Member and Tuba Player and speaks about how the board members and the band members show up in order for this band to be the premier band it is!

John has been with the Ringgold Band for many years and he talks to Cindy and Jim about how the Tuba Section has changed from the past to the present. Of course, John states that "a good tuba section makes the band sound so good!".

Tim Simmons is a tuba player and the Treasurer of the Ringgold Band. Tim shares with Cindy and Jim how retirement and The Ringgold Band go hand in hand. He also answers the age old question - "What do Tuba Players talk about?"

Jim and Cindy interview Cindy's daugther Katelyn Aungst. Katelyn speaks about her memories of growing up with the Ringgold Band. Katelyn loves music from the 1800's and is an accomplished singer, she states that anytime she gets any big "Bach" work she is super jazzed. Her story and accomplishments are amazing. This is a very special interview.

Computer Programmer by day and New Horizons Band member on the side! Dawn Keiser juggles her work life and commutes one hour to get to practice all out of committment and love for the New Horizons and Ringgold Band!

Dennis and Mary are two of the original members of the Ringgold Band and now play with New Horizons. They share their journey with Cindy and Jim and speak about the sense of pride and accomplishment they feel being part of the Ringgold Band!

Cindy and Jim talk to Bob Anthony about his esteemed journey into the Ringgold Band and his 22 years with the Navy Band too! Bob talks about how the Ringgold Band inspired him to play the tuba again!