Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the Coopersville Community Concert Band

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Sandi Gardisky

The Coopersville Community Concert Band will present a special patriotic performance on March 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, a senior living community located at 3121 Lake Michigan Drive NW in Walker.

This memorable concert will feature a selection of timeless patriotic and traditional music in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. StoryPoint residents, families, and guests can expect an inspiring musical journey celebrating the nation’s heritage, traditions, and enduring spirit.

The band invites everyone to attend its Spring Concert on May 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater at Coopersville High School. The event is free, and all are welcome. The program will include additional patriotic selections marking this historic national milestone, making it a meaningful celebration for the entire community.

Since 2003, the Coopersville Community Concert Band has proudly shared free concerts, bringing music and community together year after year through the dedication of its all-volunteer musicians and the generous support of the community.

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Join the CCCB on December 8th for a Holiday Concert with a Touch of Grinchy Mischief

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky
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The Coopersville Community Concert Band invites families, friends, and music lovers of all ages to gather for an evening of festive cheer at their annual Christmas Concert on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Centerstage Theatre within Coopersville High School. Doors open at 7:15 pm.

The band—joined by the O.K. Choir—will fill the auditorium with holiday favorites, heartwarming carols, and the nostalgic charm that has made this concert a beloved Coopersville tradition. Adding an extra spark of fun, this year’s performance comes with a playful twist: a very special appearance by the Grinch himself.

Festive, family-friendly, and filled with holiday wonder, this concert is the perfect way to share this Christmas season with friends and family. Join the Coopersville Community Concert Band and the O.K. Choir on December 8th for an unforgettable evening of live music, community spirit, and just the right amount of Grinchy mischief.

Program Order

O.K. Choir

  • It’s the Most Wonderful Time
    words and music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle, arr. by Carl Strommen
  • Festive Carols. arr. by Shelly Hamilton
  • Mary, Did You Know? Mark Lowrey and Buddy Greene, arr. by Jack Schrade

Coopersville Community Concert Band

  • Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson
  • Toboggan JaRod Hall
  • Concert Suite from the Polar Express
    Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard, arr. Jerry Brubaker
  • March of the Toys (from Babes in Toyland)
    Victor Herbert, arr. Jay Wallace
  • Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
    Leon Jessel, arr. John J. Morrissey
  • How The Grinch Stole Christmas
    Albert Hague & Eugene Poddany, arr. Larry Clark
  • The Night Before Christmas ..(based on the poem by Clement C. Moore)
    composed by John Moss | Narrated by Tom Harsay
  • Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Featuring Dixieland Band
    Johnny Marks, arr. James D. Ployhar
  • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Vocal soloist: David Inbody
    Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, arr. Douglas E. Wagner
  • A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson
    Audience sing-along led by the O.K. Choir
  • The Hallelujah Chorus from “The Messiah” G.F. Handel
    Audience members are welcome to come up on stage to join the O.K. Choir in singing The Hallelujah Chorus. Copies of the music are available on stage.

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Celebrate the Season on December 8th with the Coopersville Community Concert Band and O.K. Choir

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky

Step into a world of holiday wonder with the Coopersville Community Concert Band as they present their annual Christmas concert, “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child.” The band invites you to join them on Monday, December 8, at 7:30 PM. to enjoy festive live music and sing-along favorites. The evening will also feature a special guest performance by The O.K. Choir, directed by David Inbody.

Under the direction of Luanne Devries and Tom Harsay, the CCCB will perform a variety of holiday favorites, including Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, JaRod Hall’s lively Toboggan, and The Polar Express, by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard (arr. Jerry Brubaker). Delight in the whimsical March of the Toys, by Victor Herbert (arr. Jay Wallace), paired with Leon Jessel’s Parade of the Wooden Soldiers (arr. John J. Morrissey). The program also includes the classic poem, The Night Before Christmas, set to music by John Moss and narrated by Tom Harsay, Albert Hague’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas (arr. Larry Clark), and the Johnny Marks’ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (arr. James D. Ployhar) with a dixieland band. Round out the evening with vocal soloist David Inbody as he accompanies the band in the heartwarming Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane (arr. Douglas E. Wagner), and join in a sing-along with the band and choir in Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival. As a grand finale, the band and choir will welcome audience members to join them on stage for a powerful, full-ensemble sing-along of Handel’s beloved Hallelujah Chorus. 

Be sure to mark your calendar for a fun evening of music on Monday night, December 8, starting at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:15 PM. Concert will be held at the Centerstage Theater within Coopersville High School. Everyone is welcome. Free Admission. Visit https://coopersvilleccb.org/ for more information about the band.

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Composer Nicholas Sparks Leads CCCB Rehearsal

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky
Composer Nicolas Sparks leads CCCB rehearsal with his composition of The Grand Rapids March on 9-29-25

The Coopersville Community Concert Band (CCCB) had the honor of welcoming Grand Rapids area composer Nicholas Sparks to the podium at our September 29, 2025 rehearsal. Mr. Sparks is a composer, conductor, and student at Grand Valley State University,  as well as a fine clarinetist. He has composed several works including the The Grand Rapids March, commissioned for the Grand Valley State University U-Band, directed by Dr. John Martin, and premiered in April 2025. Inspired by the classic marches of John Philip Sousa, this piece brings a fresh energy to the iconic march style. Mr. Sparks led the CCCB through rehearsing the piece and fine-tuning it so his musical vision truly resounds.

The CCCB, along with special guest the Zeeland Community Band, will perform together for A BANDtastic Evening on Monday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Centerstage Theatre at Coopersville High School. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The concert is free, and all are invited to attend.

Don’t miss this exciting night of live music and your chance to hear The Grand Rapids March. Experience the joy and energy of live performance, and see why this group of passionate musicians is making Coopersville—and beyond—a more vibrant, BANDtastic place!

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Join Us for a BANDtastic Evening: Coopersville Community Concert

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky

The Coopersville Community Concert Band (CCCB) kicks off its 22nd season with a BANDtastic Evening on Monday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Centerstage Theatre at Coopersville High School. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. The concert will feature the CCCB along with special guests, the Zeeland Community Band. The concert is free and all are invited to attend.

Under the direction of Luanne DeVries and Tom Harsay, the CCCB will present an exciting program that includes Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance, a cornerstone of wind ensemble literature and a thrilling percussion showcase, Tuebor Concert Band Suite by Andrew David Perkins, a suite of Michigan folk songs that honor the state’s agricultural, maritime, and lumbering traditions, the lively American Barndanceby Richard L. Saucedo, and the expressive October by Eric Whitacre.

The CCCB is delighted to welcome the Zeeland Community Band, conducted by Rose Wiersma, a former Coopersville band director. The Zeeland Community Band will perform the whimsical swing of At the Gremlin Ball by Charles Lee Hill, the popular hits of Henry Mancini in Mancini Magic arranged by Jerry Brubaker, Dmitri Shostakovich’s captivating Waltz No. 2, arranged by James Curnow, and Curtain Call by John Wasson.

The evening will close with both bands combining to perform Jaime Texidor’s spirited Spanish march Amparito Roca, The Grand Rapids March by Nicholas Sparks, which premiered in April 2025, and the lovely Thanks for the Memory by Robin and Rainger, arranged by Ted Ricketts, first introduced in the 1938 film The Big Broadcast.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring new or gently used books for schoolchildren in grades Pre-K through 8 to support the Coopersville Rotary’s book drive to build a library in Uganda. For information on what books are accepted, please click here.

If you’ve never been to a community band performance, now’s the time. Come feel the energy of live music and see why this group of passionate musicians is making Coopersville—and beyond—a more vibrant, BANDtastic place!”

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Make Mondays fundays with the CCCB!

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky

The Coopersville Community Concert Band is hard at work preparing for an exciting season! We have a variety of fun and engaging music lined up for you, and we can’t wait to share it.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming concerts.

Each performance promises to bring something special, whether it’s lively classics, seasonal favorites, or new pieces you’ll love. We hope to see you and your friends in October, December and May. Your support brings music to the community.

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Let the Music Begin! CCCB Kicks Off 2025-26 Season

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky

CCCB Members: Rehearsals start on Monday night, August 25 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Rehearsals are on Monday nights at the Coopersville Middle School band room.

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Mark your calendar for the first concert of the season on Monday evening, October 13 starting at 7:30 pm, at the Centerstage Theater within Coopersville High School.
Special guests: the Zeeland Community Band

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Don’t Miss the Coopersville Alley Cats Free Jazz Concert and Ice Cream Social!

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky

Monday, July 21, 2025 starting at 7pm –
Free Jazz Concert and Ice Cream Social
Coopersville Veterans Park | Everyone welcome! Bring a chair.
Sponsored by the Coopersville Area Arts Council

Monday, July 28, 2025 starting at 7pm –
Free Jazz Concert and Ice Cream Social
Lamont Community Park | Everyone welcome! Bring a chair.

Special Events

Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 pm
Story Point Retirement Village, Standale
Space reserved for residents and their families

Monday, August 11, 6:30 pm
FountainView Retirement Home, Coopersville
Space reserved for residents and their families

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A Successful 21st Season

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Sandi Gardisky

Wow – what a fantastic concert last night!
The CCCB is so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate the close of our 21st season with us. From the outstanding music to the amazing soloists, it was an enjoyable night for all. Your support allows the band to continue being a vibrant part of our community.

A special thank you to those who donated food for Coopersville Cares. Your generosity filled an entire table with items to help neighbors in need this summer. The outpouring of support shows what a special community we have.

Mark your calendars! Our 22nd season will begin with a concert on October 13, 2025 (tentatively). More details will be shared this fall—we can’t wait to see you again!

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