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Commissioned Work Celebrates Peninsula Symphonic Band’s 30 Years

Published 9/30/21 via Door County Pulse To honor its 30th anniversary, the Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) is commissioning a new work for concert band from nationally renowned composer Randall Standridge (randallstandridge.com). The band plans to give the world-premiere performance of this new work next fall. “We have been contemplating commissioning a new work for more than a year and aContinue reading “Commissioned Work Celebrates Peninsula Symphonic Band’s 30 Years”

Peninsula Symphonic Band Commissions New Music

In honor of its 30th anniversary, the Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) is commissioning a new work for concert band from nationally renowned composer Randall Standridge. “We have been contemplating commissioning a new work for more than a year and a half, “said Music Director Jason Palmer. “Our 30th anniversary celebration should have taken place in 2020 butContinue reading “Peninsula Symphonic Band Commissions New Music”

In Memoriam: John P. Mann

1951 ~ 2020 (age 69) It has been said that nearly everyone today knows someone who has suffered from COVID-19. Many have lost loved ones and friends. The Peninsula Symphonic Band has not escaped without a tragedy. We suffered the loss of our dear friend and musical colleague, John Mann. We will all miss John’s friendly attitude andContinue reading “In Memoriam: John P. Mann”

Local Singer Writes Door County Theme Song

Published 5/27/2020 via Door County Pulse In the chorus of her new song, “My Door County Home,” Jamie Palmer writes, “Beauty abounds here / Each season astounds here / And makes you so grateful to call this place home.” This sentiment is especially poignant as the beginning of summer in Door County is not unfolding asContinue reading “Local Singer Writes Door County Theme Song”

Peninsula Symphonic Band Under New Leadership

Published 11/9/18 via Door County Pulse Earlier this year and with little fanfare, Paula Eggert ended her 14 years as musical director of the Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) and turned the baton over to Jason Palmer, making him the fourth person to lead the volunteer musical organization since it was founded in 1990. “It’s aContinue reading “Peninsula Symphonic Band Under New Leadership”