• July 4, 2009

America's Hometown Band

The history of the community band in Muncie goes back to the 1870's with the Lockwood Band. The present band, formed in 1985, is the latest in a rich legacy of providing this musical public service. AHB is proud to be the civic band of Muncie, Indiana.

  • Concert Band
  • Ceremonial Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Chamber Ensembles
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Roger McConnell

Roger McConnell

Director

Roger McConnell has been the Music Director of America's Hometown Band since 1986. His professional career has centered around music in the Muncie/ Ball State Community since 1971 with conducting and performing in many venues. The collaboration with his long time friend Phillip Cooley resulted... More...

Will Frazier

Will Frazier

Trombone

Will Frazier is Assistant Director and Librarian of America's Hometown Band. Will is a frequent trombone soloist with America's Hometown Concert Band and Big Band. Will also performs as a freelance jazz trombonist and bassist throughout the state of Indiana. More...

Jeff Seitz

Jeff Seitz

French Horn

After graduating with an undergraduate degree in Music Engineering Technology and a Master in Music degree from Ball State University, Jeff Seitz worked as a freelance engineer at Gaither Studios, Alexandra, IN. Jeff returned to BSU to work... More...

Allison Perry

Allison Perry

French Horn

Allison Perry is a senior at Ball State University, majoring in music education. Even though violin is her primary instrument, Allison has played french horn for many years. Before assisting in the music library for America's Hometown Band,... More...



Jessica Clevenger

Oboe

Jessica Clevenger is principal oboist of America's Hometown Band and serves on the Board of Directors on the Grants Committee. She is currently a pathology resident physician at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. More...

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