Ringgold Band

We are excited to present this mini series of 3 podcasts that tell the story of a recent recording session. Monroe Althouse, Berks County's very own March King, wrote a March entitled Penn Wheelman in honor of the Penn Wheelman Bicycle Club active in Reading, PA in the mid 1800's that sponsored bicycle races that attracted racers from all over the world. These races pre-date the Tour de France. Dave Kline is leading an exciting project to bring these races back to Reading, PA. Dave made a special request to The Ringgold Band to record the March so that it could be played at the start of the race. This three part series takes you on a journey starting with taking you behind the scenes and a sneak peak into what it is like to prepare for the session from the conductor's point of view and continuing through the process of recording.

We are excited to present this mini series of 3 podcasts that tell the story of a recent recording session. Monroe Althouse, Berks County's very own March King, wrote a March entitled Penn Wheelman in honor of the Penn Wheelman Bicycle Club active in Reading, PA in the mid 1800's that sponsored bicycle races that attracted racers from all over the world. These races pre-date the Tour de France. Dave Kline is leading an exciting project to bring these races back to Reading, PA. Dave made a special request to The Ringgold Band to record the March so that it could be played at the start of the race. This three part series takes you on a journey starting with taking you behind the scenes and a sneak peak into what it is like to prepare for the session from the conductor's point of view and continuing through the process of recording.

We are excited to present this mini series of 3 podcasts that tell the story of a recent recording session. Monroe Althouse, Berks County's very own March King, wrote a March entitled Penn Wheelman in honor of the Penn Wheelman Bicycle Club active in Reading, PA in the mid 1800's that sponsored bicycle races that attracted racers from all over the world. These races pre-date the Tour de France.

Dave Kline is leading an exciting project to bring these races back to Reading, PA. Dave made a special request to The Ringgold Band to record the March so that it could be played at the start of the race. This three part series takes you on a journey starting with taking you behind the scenes and a sneak peak into what it is like to prepare for the session from the conductor's point of view and continuing through the process of recording.

When she graduated from college armed with her music degree she thought she knew her trajectory. Boy was she wrong! Today Jennifer Francisco has her own successful music teaching business and a Woodwind Repair Shop. She plays clarinet with the Ringgold Band and loves sharing the excitement and passion of music with her students!

His parents took him to Ringgold Band concerts when he was a child. Now in his third term as a band member Ken Williams is hooked! He is happy to see more and more youth participating in the band and talks about the impact of the Ringgold Band youth programs!

Keeping it organized! Can you imagine prepping for 5 performances at once. Meet the Ringgold Band’s librarian, Catherine Fronheiser, oh and she plays the flute and teaches too!

Cindy and Jim go solo on this podcast and give you an extensive preview into the 2016 Summer Season. If you have ever wondered what happens at a concert or what it takes to put one together - this is the podcast for you!!! Ringgold Band celebrates 164 years of an American Music Tradition!

This is a very special episode of the Ringgold Band's podcast series. Listen as Cindy and Jim go behind the scenes of their 164th Spring Concert and talk to musicians and audience members. This one is not to be missed!

Meet Megan Reimer - Music Educator for the Hamburg School District and newest member of the Ringgold Band. Megan is another wonderful example of Educators being passionate about their craft!

Ashley is helping to bring the Ringgold Band into the 21st Century! Find out how she plays an important role for the Ringgold Band!