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The Batavia Concert Band concluded its 94th season Wednesday in Centennial Park

By Howard B. Owens

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Press release:

As part of the last concert, Dave Lumberg, owner of Tim Hortons, of Batavia, received the annual Pam Frisby Friend of the Band Award.  Pam was a longtime board member and president for the Batavia Concert Band, and the Band honors her memory every year with a Friend of the Band Award. 

Tim Hortons was recognized for their generous donation each season of baked goods for the concession stand, of which the proceeds are used to fund a scholarship program for college students who play in the Batavia Concert Band. 

Pictured is Dave Lumberg, a Tim Hortons Batavia franchise owner, Anne Arent, BCB Board member, and Jason Smith, BCB general manager.

Tim Hortons received a certificate for display in their restaurant, and their name will be engraved on a special plaque displayed at every concert. Tim Hortons also donated the prize award back to the Batavia Concert Band.

The Band also thanks GO ART!, WBTA, the City of Batavia, and Genesee Community College for their support of our entire season, as well as the following concert sponsors: The Zehler Family, Rotary Club of Batavia, HE Turner & Company Funeral Home, Batavia Lions Club, Bailey Electric, GCASA, The Insurance Center, UMMC, friends of Neil Hartwick, the Pacino family, Michael Kubinec D.D.S., and Brighton Securities.  

Thank you to all our audience members who faithfully attended each week, and plans are already underway for the 2019 season!

Linda LaPorte

I have been fortunate to enjoy the Batavia Concert Band for many summer seasons (relaxing on my front porch, yes, with a glass of wine). Thank you director, sponsors, and of course, very gifted musicians. The best evening this season was your show/theatre composition, including the performance of an amazing vocalist (I am sorry I did not get her name). I believe the song was “But not for me”! Centennial Park has been home to many wonderful events throughout the year.

Aug 10, 2018, 5:07pm Permalink
tom hunt

I have been there a couple of times in the last several years. Both times the amazing BPO traveling group performed. I thoroughly enjoyed the music. I was wondering why they have not been invited to perform?

Aug 11, 2018, 10:11am Permalink

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