First reheasal 

February 15, 2000

First CONCERT

April 4, 2000 alongside the IWU Jazz Ensemble 

BIRTH OF THE SWING BAND

2002, under the direction of Don Lamb

THE FOUNDING GROUP

Harold Bowman (deceased)
Max Tillman (deceased)
Darrell Eastus 
Wendell Bainbridge 
Jerry Fox 
​John Brane 

DIRECTORS OVER THE YEARS

John Brane, Founding Director (2000-2020)
Don Lamb, Director of Bands (2020-2025)
Jack Gardner & Ronda Jones, Guest Directors (Fall 2025)
Michael Flanagin, Guest Conductor (December 2025)
Ronda Jones, Guest Conductor (Spring 2026)
Ronda Jones, Director of Bands (2026-)

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

The Mississinewa Valley Band's continued success is made possible with the help of our generous donors.