Paddle City Big Band Spring 2026
A BDACT Fine Arts Center Event
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Get your jazz hands ready! On April 26, PCBB will perform a unique collection of beloved Big Band era classics from icons like Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Quincy Jones and many others, promising an entertaining concert of nostalgia and lively music. This dynamic group of 19 local musicians skillfully combine brass, horns, reeds, and rhythm to recreate the unmistakable sound of the Big Band era. A special Big Band version of "Stars and Stripes Forever", will be performed to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Guest artist David Bourgeois will sing Ray Charles’ version of "America the Beautiful" and perform an incredible vocal-tap routine to "Singing in the Rain." Tickets go fast, so secure yours today and get your jazz hands ready!
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Director(s)
Kim & Todd Halverson
Location
Kamps Auditorium
Approx. Run Time
2 hours
Content Rating
General
The Cast
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Kyle Henrickson
Alto Saxophone -
Deb Battenberg
Alto Saxophone -
Chuck Sena
Tenor Saxophone -
Robin Kasparek
Tenor Saxophone -
Julie Saniter
Baritone Saxophone -
Britta Moucha
Piccolo -
Lisa Pelland
Piccolo -
Todd Halverson
Trombone -
Erin Ebersole
Trombone -
Josh Huenink
Trombone -
Mark Lefeber
Trombone -
Jeff Kasparek
Trombone -
Tom Winkers
Trumpet -
Kim Lopas
Trumpet -
Colin Galitz
Trumpet -
Sarah Teschke
Trumpet -
Bob Kuhnz
Trumpet -
Kristie Ely
Bass -
Erik Dietrich
Bass -
David Saniter
Drums -
Kim Halverson
Piano -
Nic Gauer
Guitar -
David Bourgeois
Guest Artist -
Terry Bell
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