Ringgold Band

Cindy and Jim are live at the Ringgold Band's Fall Concert and they are talking about what happens behind the scenes to put this big show together! They also share the back story as to how Jim plans this amazing program and what this last big gig means to him!

Jim interviews Cindy about her journey with the Ringgold Band - her rise to the top! How did she grow and grow the band? Cindy talks about her experiences, the friendships and of course the musicianship that is all around this wonderful organization. Listen as Cindy gets to tell a bit of her story.

Cindy and Jim talk to one of the newest member of the Ringgold Band - Al Rochlin. Al plays in the trumpet section and his wife is in the band too! He humorously talks about what it took to balance 5 kids, a job and music throughout his amazing career!

Amy was the first winner of the Young Artist Award! She talks to Jim and Cindy about her history with the band and describes how even with a full and busy life - she was missing her music and the Ringgold Band!

Cindy and Jim interview Matt Bowers, the 2nd Place Young Artists Award Winner! Matt talks about his two passions - music and protecting wildlife. He shares what it was like to do a solo for the Ringgold Band and his hopes for joining the Penn State Blue band! Ringgold Band is a great American music tradition and so much more!

Jim Seidel shares the lessons he has learned over these last 50 years with the Ringgold Band. These conversations are very personal and allow us a glimpse into what it took for Jim to stay inspired but the musicians and audiences as well. Great interviews!

Jim talks about the evolution of the band, the music and the people of Ringgold Band as he continues to reflect on his 50 years with this band.

Alexandra Vargas learned music by ear, her Father sang to her and she picked up the notes from there. She is studying Bio-Chemistry and a minor in music and she is the Young Artist Award winner! This is what great looks like!

Jim shares amazing history about the Berks County March King - Monroe Althouse. He gives us a tour of Berks County through the eyes of Monroe Althouse who wrote approximately 80 Marches about businesses, people and celebrations of Berks County. Fascinating history!

Jim has spent 38 of the 50 years with Ringgold Band as the Conductor and Music Director. What was it like to start so young and move from Section Player to Soloist to President to Assistant Conductor to Conductor! What a journey! Celebrating Jim Seidel's 50 years with the Ringgold Band!