Cindy and Jim talk to Dennis about his journey as a pilot for C141 jet transports to CPA to Pilot and the Ringgold Band!

How does the Ringgold Band compare to Patrick's old days of community bands? Listen as Jim and Cindy talk to Patrick about his journey with the Ringgold Band!

This is a very special podcast for The Ringgold Band. Jim Seidel reads an actual 1933 address that former District Attorney Harvey Heinley gave at the Wyomissing Club to honor the 81st Anniversary of the Ringgold Band. Presently, the Ringgold Band is in it's 164th year. This address proves that they are still today celebrating an amazing American Music Tradition.

Cindy and Jim talk to Ed Aungst about his journey with the Ringgold Band. As supporter, trusted advisor and biggest fan of the President of the Ringgold Band - Cynthia Miller-Aungst (yes he is her husband!), Ed shares great memories and feedback about this wonderful organization.

Carol Schwanger, is a Bassoonist for the Ringgold Band and Chairman of the Fine Arts Department, Alvernia University. Cindy and Jim speak to Carol about her journey to Berks County and why she performs with the Ringgold Band!

Cindy and Jim talk to Mark about his career as Director of Bands and Department Chair for Oley Valley High School and what music education means to him!

Cathy Barra says "you don't have to major in music to keep playing the horn". As a music educator she encourages her students to keep playing no matter what career path they choose. In addition to being the Band Director at Wyomissing High School she plays clarinet for the Ringgold Band. Listen to her story!

Donnasue Thompson says "the Ringgold Band is much more than playing all of the Sousa marches!" Donnasue is a Music Educator and Co-Chair of the Music Department at Wilson High School. She talks about the role the Ringgold Band plays in educational programs for students.

Meet George Kubovcik, past president of the Ringgold Band. He stepped down from office but not from the band. Today he plays trombone in the band and is the resident truck driver, making sure all the cases of music, CD's and the sound system get to all the performances. Like wine, the Ringgold Band just keeps getting better with age.

John Connelly is the former President of First National Bank of Leesport and the former President of the Ringgold Band. It was during his tenure that the Ringgold Band purchased a facility they call home. He learned to play clarinet in the 6th grade. After a 30 year hiatus from

music John found a creative outlet In the Ringgold Band, renewed his musical talents and is still playing today!