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Mr. Jon Borodach

December 6, 2025 – A Season of Joy – Photos by Andy Schwartz, Soaring Light Images

Welcome to “A Season of Joy”
The Flatirons Saxophone Quartet opened the festivities
Tim Hughes on soprano saxophone, Rex Vedder on alto saxophone
Tom Henderson on baritone saxophone, Tyler Henderson on tenor saxophone. Yes, they are related.
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Jeff Gagliardi, Emcee & Audio Navigator
The “bottom of the band”, essential supporting cast!
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Dr. Jennifer L. Grice leads us through Morton Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium
Dr. Jennifer L. Grice
The band displays a broad spectrum of styles.
Dr. Grice conducts with grace and sensitivity.
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Dr. Ryan Gardner gave a brilliant performance of L'esprit de la trompette; by James M. Stephenson
Dr. Ryan Gardner, trumpeter extraordinaire
Director Jon Borodach told the touching story of Concierto de Aranjuez (Adagio) by Joaquín Rodrigo
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Dr. Ryan Gardner, flugelhorn, performing Concierto de Aranjuez (Adagio)
Dr. Ryan Gardner received a standing ovation
More French Horn! Always.
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Dr. Grice joined our percussion section as “Jenny”
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Mr. Jon Borodach leads the Boulder Concert Band
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Jan Cartwright solos on Klezmer clarinet in “Chanukkah, Oy Chanukkah”
“A Season of Joy” – December 6, 2025
Yet more French horn!
FIVE GOLD RINGS
“It’s LeROY Anderson! His wife said so.”
Sleigh Ride
Slapstick solo!
Our “Dee LeMaster Memorial Snowball Fight”
Snow much FUN
Curtain Call: Director Jon Borodach, Trumpet/Flugelhorn Soloist Dr. Ryan Gardner and Guest Conductor Dr. Jennifer L. Grice
A great video of our snowball fight by Philip Houha, Tuba player in the Boulder Concert Band

October 18, 2025 – An American Mosaic – Photos by Andy Schwartz, Soaring Light Images

The Boulder Concert Band, October 18, 2025
Jeff Gagliardi, our wonderful Master of Ceremonies.
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett narrated Liberty Fanfare & A New Birth of Freedom
The brass section performed Biebl’s Ave Maria in memory of Del Pakiser & Cody Jackson
Katie Hughes dazzled us with her performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue, October 18 2025
Katie Hughes was brilliant!
Rhapsody in Blue, October 18 2025
Katie received a well-deserved ovation…
…and a hug from her proud father, Tim Hughes, saxophonist with the Boulder Concert Band.
We honored Katie with a bouquet of fall flowers
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
La Chancla by Dennis Llinás featured several virtuosic soloists
La Chancla by Dennis Llinás featured several virtuosic soloists
La Chancla by Dennis Llinás featured several virtuosic soloists
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
“An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
A job well done! “An American Mosaic”, October 18, 2025
Sheri A. VandeRiet, saxophonist, displayed her handmade “American Mosaic” quilts. Photo, Marilyn Kroner

August 18, 2025 - Boulder Concert Band Annual Picnic, Foothills Community Park - Photos by Andy Schwartz, Soaring Light Images

Director Jon Borodach shared words of praise for the Band. We enjoyed seeing his dog IRL as well as on Jon’s shirt!
Our annual group photo. Click to see everyone. Next year, our photographer will be in the photo.
It was a beautiful evening for Corn Hole!
Still my turn!
“Redneck Golf” was also a fun diversion.
Fling it, Lyn!
Such lovely weather at a lovely location, once the wind died down.

August 4, 2025 - Chautauqua Park - Photos by Andy Schwartz, Soaring Light Images

The world-class Boulder Brassaholics
The Brassaholics treated us to some classic Chicago and R&B tunes.
Jeff adds a touch of levity to our concerts.
How lucky we are, to live and play in such a beautiful place!
Director Jon cues a solo.
The best view for a band concert.
Everyone had a good seat.
So nice to play in a shady spot.
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park
Jon Borodach, Director
We try to match this beauty.
Jeff Gagliardi on Harmonica and David Norman on Trumpet solo on “Blues for a Killed Kat”.
Jeff and Dave killed it!
It is harder than it looks. You only get one chance to get it right.
A truly skilled Percussion section!
“…and the Army goes rolling along.”
Chautauqua Park
“One, two, ready, play!”
The littlest conductors.
The piccolos stood up when I directed!
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The brasses take a stand…
…for the finale of Stars and Stripes Forever.
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July 28, 2025 - East Palo Park - Photos by Andy Schwartz, Soaring Light Images

There was a great turnout at East Palo Park!
Our emcee, Jeff Gagliardi, returned — and with him, the Sweet Cow MooMobile!
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
A view of the band, the MooMobile and the audience.
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
We watched the wind rush through those trees, just before it snatched our music!
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
Our wonderful audience had plenty of room to stretch their legs.
We are truly enjoying working under the skillful baton of Mr. Jon Borodach!
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
Whistling “Cheerio”
Whistling “Cheerio” some more.
Another view of our enthusiastic audience!
It never did rain. We had this beautiful view of the Flatirons.
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
In the distance, you can see the lineup for delicious Sweet Cow ice cream!
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
Mr. Jon Borodach, Boulder Concert Band Music Director
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
Another beautiful view from Northeast Boulder.
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
“It’s easy — you make a J and go down-up, down-up. But don’t drop the baton, or the band will stop!”
The Boulder Concert Band at East Palo Park
The piccolo is small but mighty.
Kids are eager to conduct The Stars and Stripes Forever.
You should have see the delight on the children’s faces when the brasses stood for the grand finale of The Stars and Stripes Forever!

July 21, 2025 - Salberg Park - Photos by Andy Schwartz, Soaring Light Images

Always a great audience at Salberg Park!
Kaden was a masterful emcee!
Our trumpet section, Salberg Park
Sam on drumset
Andy’s shot caught the band and the audience.
Roger on Tuba, and our Trombones.
Our “inner voices”
The long view, Salberg Park.
Louis is a stand-up guy.
Flutes and Clarinets, Salberg Park
Salberg Park.
Andrew’s Flying Mallets
Mr. Jon Borodach, Music Director.
Our talented and dedicated Percussionists.
Our Low Brass section.
Cloudy skies provided relief from the heat.
French Horn and More!
Mo stands out from the crowd.
Single reeds at Salberg Park
Great view.
At Salberg Park
At Salberg Park
At Salberg Park
String Bass shines!
Jon Borodach takes this very seriously.
Herb grabs a breath.
Jonathan on Alto Saxophone.
There are a few seasoned players in the Boulder Concert Band.
Our younger players are so talented.
Lovely concert location at Salberg Park.
Kids love to conduct The Stars and Stripes Forever.
Even the littlest ones are welcome to lead the band!
Our Piccolo players display their virtuosity in Stars and Stripes.
The grand Brass finale!
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July 14, 2025 - Martin Park - Photos by Andy Schwartz, Soaring Light Images

Marilyn Kroner and Doug Chambliss planning Doug’s Herb Alpert show.
Doug Chambliss is a lifelong Herb Alpert fan!
This tune is from THIS album.
Doug playing Herb
Tijuana Taxi horn!
Jon Borodach conducts the Boulder Concert Band.
One of our favorite settings.
Martin Park in Boulder.
Andrew rocks the drum kit.
The Boulder Concert Band
Barbara is master of her baritone saxophone.
We have a fine brass section!
French Horn and more.
Tory and company.
In spite of threatening skies…
… we had a great audience!
The weather held for the duration of this lovely evening.
Right in the middle of the band.
The back row.
Our percussion lineup.
Dave Norman wails on “Blues For a Killed Kat”!
Jeff Gagliardi is on fire on “Blues For a Killed Kat”!
Jeff and Dave bring it home.
Tambourine Tory
Roger Clapp solos on tuba.
It turned out to be a beautiful evening.
The kids love to conduct the band!
The edge of the middle.
Piccolos shine in “Stars and Stripes”
Brasses gleam in “Stars and Stripes”
Even the littlest want to conduct!

July 7, 2025 - Harlow Platts Park at Viele Lake - Photos by Andy Schwartz

Jeff Gagliardi, our wonderful Master of Ceremonies.
Boulder Concert Bans on Viele Lake.
A patch of blue promises that the weather will hold.
A great audience for the evening.
Jon on the Shore.
Tory on timpani, while Animal watches from behind.
Such a beautiful setting for a concert.
Always “More French Horn!”
Skilled malleteer.
Jeff introduces our Donation Drum.
Jeff Gagliardi and his excellent harmonica on “Blues for a Killed Kat.”
Jon Borodach, Director.
The Band also has a nice view!
Roger Clapp solos on Tuba.
Kids line up to direct “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Piccoli!
Trombones stand for the finale of “Stars and Stripes.”
Boulder Concert Band at Harlow Platts Park.
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July 4, 2025 - Louisville Fireworks at Coal Creek Golf Course - Photos by Andy Schwartz

Low brasses.
Tory is a timpani specialist.
Jon in his patriotic garb.
French Horns and more!
Jon Borodach, Director.
Saxophones and Double Reeds.
The shadows lengthened.
Playing before the fireworks.
Beautiful evening for band and audience!
The long view.
Sam on drumset.
Even passersby listened for a minute.
Ross on Bass Clarinet.
So many reeds.
Louis doubles on Electric Bass.
Evening approaches as Jon announces the next tune.
And the brilliant sun…
…got lower…
…and lower…
…until it was…
…REALLY…
…in our eyes!
Baritone and Tenor Saxophones.
The view from the Trumpet section.
Trombones in focus.
Trumpeters trumpeting.
SNAP…
… & tap.
We feel a sense of patriotism when we view the Stars and Stripes.
Twilight gathers.
Playing as darkness descends.
More Low Brass.
Cymbals crash!
Upper Woodwinds.
Darryl on Bassoon. Double reed and double letters!
Louis gives his Double Bass a rest.
Dedicated musicians.
And now, a cymbal roll!

June 30, 2025 - North Boulder Park - Photos by Don Puscher

Ron and Peter on clarinets.
Clarinets close up.
Mary on trumpet.
“More French Horn!”
Jon Borodach in action.
Percussive concentration.
Andy and Sam, sticks a-flyin’.
Tuba tunes.
Louis is an upright player!
Yet more French Horn.
Timpani Tory.
The Three Tenors!
Trumpeters a-trumpeting.
Laurie and Brett on flute.
Darryl on bassoon.
Lovely flautists.
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June 16, 2025 - Scott Carpenter Park

Ashley Tang held down the flute section single-handedly! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Trumpets in focus. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Trombones in focus. Photo, Andy Schwartz
“Cheerio.” Photo, Andy Schwartz
Whistle while you work! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Photo, Andy Schwartz
Bright bells. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Loving his job! Photo, Andy Schwartz
The low instruments are the foundation of the band. Photo, Andy Schwartz
“Clarinet Polka”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
The middle of the band… Photo, Andy Schwartz
…is also important. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Ashley on solo flute. Photo, Andy Schwartz
“First ending!” Photo, Andy Schwartz
“More French Horn!” Photo, Andy Schwartz
Photo, Andy Schwartz
Photo, Andy Schwartz
Photo, Andy Schwartz
Photo, Andy Schwartz
Shakin’ things up. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Kids lining up to conduct the band. Photo, Andy Schwartz
The Grand Finale. Photo, Andy Schwartz

June 9, 2025 - Martin Park

Jeff Gagliardi emcees our concert. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Barbara Christopher Monserud solos on “Sophisticated Lady”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Sam on Drum Set. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Jon Borodach, conductor. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Sweet Cow MooMobile lineup! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Intense focus! Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Jon Borodach conducts. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Unique perspective on the band. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Stephen on the Cabasa. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Emcee Jeff Gagliardi doubles as Blues Harmonica soloist! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mo on Tenor Saxophone. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Roger on Tuba (not Sousaphone). Photo, Andy Schwartz
A lovely evening for a band concert. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Plenty of percussion! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park concert, June 9, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
“Here’s your cue!” Photo, Andy Schwartz
Roger solos on Tuba. Photo, Andy Schwartz
What a privilege to play in such a beautiful setting! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Piccolos sparkle in “Stars & Stripes Forever” Photo, Andy Schwartz
The brasses are grandioso in “Stars & Stripes Forever” Photo, Andy Schwartz
Such a lovely way to end the day! Photo, Andy Schwartz
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May 25, 2025 - “Memorial Remembrance”

Emcee Jeff Gagliardi invites us to join in singing our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Long may it wave, o’er the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave!
Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett narrates A New Birth of Freedom, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mayor Brockett narrates, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
A New Birth of Freedom, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
A New Birth of Freedom, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mayor Aaron Brockett, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
A New Birth of Freedom, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mayor Brockett narrates, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Thank you, Mayor Brockett! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Andrew on chimes. May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartzsc
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance concert, May 25, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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April 19, 2025 - “Garden of Delights”

four men, seated. They are wearing black pants, white shirts and black bow ties. From left to right, they are playing soprano, alto, baritone and tenor saxophones.
The Flatirons Saxophone Quartet opened for our concert, Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Woman with short blonde hair, wearhing a dark blue long-sleeved dress and a white, four-strand pearl necklance. She is holding a sheet of paper and is speakiong into a silver microphone.
Sara Hughes announced tunes for The Flatirons Saxophone Quartet, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Man with glasses and curly graying hair is speaking into a microphone held in his right hand. He is wearing a dark blue suit, brighter blue collared shirt, and a yellow patterned tie.
Jeff Gagliardi emcees Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Louis Morales on String Bass, Ross McComb on Bass Clarinet, and Barbara Munin on Clarinet. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harpist Alaina Bongers, overshadowed by her beutiful harp! Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
The Boulder Concert Band, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Our Clarinet Section, Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Horns and Bassoons. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Jon Borodach, Conductor and Music Director. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Tim Hughes on Alto Saxophone. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Trombones, Trumpets, and Euphonium sections. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
That is one big bell! Mountain View UMC bell-ringers joined us on Lincolshire Posy. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mountain View UMC bell-ringers joined us on Lincolshire Posy. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
We acknowledge our appreciative audience. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mike Taylor, solo clarinetist on Blue Shades. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Bold Brasses. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Warm Woodwinds. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Laurie Sampsel, solo flautist on Lark in the Clear Air. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Tory on Timpani. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Jon Borodach, Conductor and Music Director. Garden of Delights, April 19, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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February 22, 2025 - “Voices Shouting Out”

five people seated in front of a group of empty chairs, playing flute, soprano saxophone, bassoon, french horn and clarinet
The Firefly Winds opened for our concert, Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
three women playing a flute, a soprano saxophone and a bassoon
L to R: Laurie Sampsel, Andrea Ojala, Sarah Wise. Firefly Winds, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
red-haired woman and a man, both wearing glasses. The woman plays french horn, and the man plays clarinet
Marilyn Kroner and Mike Taylor, Firefly Winds, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
concert band dressed in black, facing an audience and their director.
Our opening number. Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
side view of the band, showing flute and clarinet players
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man playing vibraphone, flanked by a man playing orchestra bells and a woman using mallets on a suspended cymbal. Several wind players are seated in front of them.
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
part of the larger band, all wind instrument players
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
trumpet and trombone players seated in front of two percussionists
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man dressed in black with a white shirt, using mallets to play the chimes. He is looking at his music on a black music stand. A suspended cymbal is beside him, and a chime tree is below the cymbal.
Andrew Snyder on chimes. Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
woman wearing glasses, using mallets to play four timpani. Several suspended cymbals are arrayed to one side.
One of our talented timpanists. Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
side view of three men playing tubas, with a large harp in front of them
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
front view of a small portion of the band, showing four trumpet players, three trombonists, and four clarinetists
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
side view of a group of musicians dressed in black, playing saxophones and french horns
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
side view of a group of musicians playing french horns
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
group of people dressed in concert black, seated and playing various wind instruments
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
women dressed in black, seated and playing oboe, flutes and bassoon
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
seven people seated in all black attire, playing french horns and euphoniums
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in black tux, speaking into a microphone behind a banner reading Boulder Concert Band. There are men seated and facing him.
Dr. Wesley Broadnax, honored guest conductor for ‘Dances in the Canebrakes’, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in black suit, conducting a group of people in black and playing wind instruments
Dr. Wesley Broadnax conducts ‘Dances in the Canebrakes’, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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Dr. Wesley Broadnax conducts ‘Dances in the Canebrakes’, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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Dr. Wesley Broadnax conducts ‘Dances in the Canebrakes’, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in black suit, using a white baton to conduct a group of musicians
Dr. Wesley Broadnax conducts ‘Dances in the Canebrakes’, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
rear view of a group of people playing wind instruments, witn a harp and harpist in the foreground
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people dressed in concert black attire: two men playing saxophones, and man and a woman playing trumpets, a man standing and playing a vibraphone with four mallets, and a woman and a man playing euphoniums
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
woman in black, playing a large harp
Harpist Alaina Bongers. Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in mustache, wearing all black, playing four timpani. A Zildjian gong hangs behind him.
Another of our talented timpanists. Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
two women playing flutes, seated in front of two people playing clarinets
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man with curly hair and glasses, wearing a black and white formal jacket, is playing four timpani
Yet another of our talented timpanists. Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
group of people dressed in black and playing clarinets
Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
a concert band standing after performing, receiving a standing ovation from the audience
A standing ovation always feels nice! Voices Shouting Out, February 22, 2025. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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December 7, 2024 - “It’s the Holiday Season!”

man in white shirt, red bow tie and black vest, standing next to a harp with a Santa hat on it
Director Jon Borodach, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people seated in a semicircle, playing tubas and euphoniums, facing a man with white shirt, black vest and black pants
Tuba and Euphonium sections playing TUBACHRISTMAS® selections. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in blue shirt, long tie and black suit, standing behind a music stand bearing the Boulder Concert Band banner
Emcee Jeff Gagliardi waving at the balcony audience. December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people seated, playing string bass, tubas, euphoniums, and clarinets
“It’s the Holiday Season!” Low brasses, string bass, clarinets. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people in formal black attire, playing harp, saxophones and french horns
“It’s the Holiday Season!” Sax and horn sections, and our harpist, Alaina. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people playing trumpets, trombones, flutes and saxophones, facing a man in black suit
“It’s the Holiday Season!” Flutes, trombones, trumpets and some saxes. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in white shirt, red bow tie and black vest, standing next to a harp with a Santa hat on it
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in black shirt, playing four timpani, witha string bass player to the left
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
men and women in black concert attire, playing clarinet, trombone and trumpet
Talented players in the middle of the band, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people dressed in black concert attire, playing saxophones and french horns
Horns and alto saxophones. December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
men and women in black concert attire, playing clarinets, flutes, saxophones, trombones, and trumpets. In front is a harp with a red and white Santa hat perched on top
Lots of different instruments celebrate the Holiday Season! December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
woman dressed in black, seated on a padded bench before a large gold and red harp
Alaina Bongers, our skilled harpist. December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
person dressed in all-black, seated on a tall stool, plucking an upright string bass
Jess Zlotnick, our amazing bass player, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people dressed in black concert attire, playing oboes, bassoons, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and trombones, and facing a man wearing a black suit, a director's stand in front of him
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in a black suit and white shirt, playing four timpani. A string bass player and a few low brass players in the foreground.
One of our talented timpanists, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people playing various percussion instruments, wearing festive hats
Our talented and amazing percussion section, playing “The Red Baron Drummer”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
several people dressed in Christmas attire, playing keyboard mallet instruments, one playing a drum set. One of the players is wearing a string of Christmas lights around his neck.
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people dressed in black, playing jingle bells, drum set and vibraphone
“The Red Baron Drummer” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
men and women seated and playing trumpets and trombones, behind them a player on drum set and two people playing mallet instruments
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
three people dressed in balck, one playing electric bass, one at a maple wooden drum set, and one playing four timpani
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Jess on electric bass. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people dressed in concert black attire, playing clarinet, flute, trombone, trumpet, gong, and saxophone
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in white shirt and black suit, standing and playing a trombone, surrounded by a dozen wind players
John Adams, trombonist, soloing on “Three Wise Guys”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in black tux, white shirt, black bow tie, standing and playing the tenor saxophone, surrounded by other players in the band. There is a group of red poinsettias in the background.
Tom Henderson, tenor saxophonist, soloing on “Three Wise Guys”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
three people dressed in black. One is playing cymbals, one the snare drum, and the third is playing bass drum. He is wearing a red baseball cap with white fur trim
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people seated in black concert attire, playing brass and woodwind instruments
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people seated and standing, playing brass and percussion instruments and saxophones
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
four people playing percussion -- bells, triangle, cymbals and snare drum. Two trumpet players are seated in front of them.
Triangle adds color to the music. December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people seated in black attire, one with a red bow tie, playing bass and soprano clarinets. There is a decorated Christmas tree to the left
Low and high clarinets. Photo, Andy Schwartz
a group of people dressed in black concert attire, playing clarinets
Our mighty clarinet section, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people seated, wearing black and white, playing trumpets and trombones
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
four people seated and playing trumpet, with a few other players seated in front of them
Focused trumpeters, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
percussionsts standing behind trumpet players
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
high angle view of the entire band
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
half of the band shown here
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
high-angle view of the band standing, with director taking a bow from the podium
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
small segment of the band, with five white-lit Christmas trees in the background
“It’s the Holiday Season!” December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
band playing 'Sleigh Ride' in red and white Santa hats. Some have Christmas lights decorating their music stands
“Sleigh Ride”, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
high-angle view of the band wearing red and white Santa hats
Our Grand Finale, “Sleigh Ride”, December 7, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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October 26, 2024 - “New Frontiers” - at our new location, Mountain View United Methodist Church!

beige marble sign with a cross, reading 'Mountain View Methodist Church 1965 To the Glory of God'
Our new concert venue. Photo, Don Puscher
dark-haired woman wearing a black dress and glasses, playing a flute
Flautist Laurie Sampsel. Photo, Don Puscher
four men in white shirts, seated and playing saxophones
Flatirons Saxophone Quartet. Photo, Don Puscher
people dressed in black concert attire, playing saxophones and french horns
New Frontiers, October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
clarinetists dressed in black concert attire and seated in rows
New Frontiers clarinet section, October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
a group of people playing trombones and trumpets
New Frontiers, October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
man in black suit, white shirt, black bow tie, holding a microphone
Mr. Jon Borodach, October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
three men dressed in black attire. One plays trumpet, one plays trombone and the third man plays harmonica
David Norman, Jeff Gagliardi, David Oliver. Photo, Don Puscher
man in black suit, white shirt, black bow tie, waving a conductor's baton
Mr. Jon Borodach in action, October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
two men playing mallet percussion, one in all black and one wearing a white shirt
Mallets flying! October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
close-up view of the string bass bridge and the bow being drawn across the strings
Jess Zlotnick on string bass, October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
high-angle view of the band, seated as the concert is about to start
The Boulder Concert Band, October 26, 2024. Photo, Don Puscher
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August 12, 2024 - Boulder Concert Band Annual Picnic, North Boulder Park.

group of smiling people in summer clothing, holding a banner for the Boulder Concert Band. The Boulder Flatirons are in the background, beneath a blue sky
2024 Annual Group Photo, Andy Schwartz. Click to see everyone!
people in summer attire, playing a lawn game
Sara Hughes caught in the act! Band picnic, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
people in summer attire, playing a lawn game
Tim Hughes, “redneck golfer”, Band picnic, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz

July 29, 2024 - Chautauqua Park, with Guest Conductor, Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett

Mayor Aaron Brockett, Honorary Boulder Concert Band Member
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mayor Brockett directs, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Awesome backdrop! Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mayor Brockett directs, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mayor Aaron Brockett, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Borodach directs, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
More French Horn! and Mayor Brockett
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Classy clarinetists, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Sizzling Saxes, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024.
Jeff Gagliardi Emcees, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Beautiful Flatirons, Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Andrew Snyder on “Xylophone Rag”
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chautauqua Park, July 29, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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July 22, 2024 - Martin Park, with guests Firefly Winds

Firefly Winds, Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Opening act, Firefly Winds, Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Jeff Gagliardi, Emcee, Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Lovely setting! Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
The MooMobile awaits. Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Jon Borodach, Director, Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Artistic reflections. Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Hand percussion! Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
(Seventy-) Six trombones Martin Park, July 22, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz

July 15, 2024 - Salberg Park

More French Horn! Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
The weather held out. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Talented percussionists. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Bombastic brass. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Serious saxophones. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Fluttering flutes. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Borodach. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Xylophone madness. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
This is your cue. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Beautiful setting. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Inviting kids to conduct! Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Piccolo soli. Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Salberg Park, July 15, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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July 1, 2024 - Harlow Platts Park at Viele Lake, with 101st Army Band

“Stars and Stripes Forever,” July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Happy Birthday to Director Jon Borodach! July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Madeleine Tucker, soloist, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
101st Army Band, Harlow Platts Park, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Armed Forces Salute, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
101st Army Country Band, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
101st Army Band, Harlow Platts Park, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Madeleine Tucker, soloist, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Harlow Platts Park/Viele Lake, July 1, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz

June 17, 2024 - Foothills Community Park

Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Our Donation Drum, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Foothills Community Park, June 17, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz

May 26, 2024 - Memorial Remembrance Concert, North Boulder Park

Memorial Remembrance Concert, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Jon Borodach conducting. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Chimes add color. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance Concert, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Our dedicated horn section. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Focused percussion. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Memorial Remembrance Concert, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
An inspiring backdrop for an inspirational program. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Jeff Gagliardi, narrator. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Mr. Jon Borodach leads the band. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Serious concentration. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Jeff Gagliardi narrated “Each Time You Tell Their Story.” Photo, Andy Schwartz
Tuba reflections. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Multiple Points of View. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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April 13, 2024 - “Westward, Ho!”

The Flatirons Saxophone Quartet opened our April show. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Kirk Vogel conducted his own “Redstone Revel”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Composer Kirk Vogel takes a bow after “Redstone Revel”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
April, 2024 concert. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Our low brasses, April 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
April, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Sara Hughes on piano. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Megan Mellenthien sings in “The Ecstasy of Gold”. Photo, Andy Schwartz
April, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
April, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Jeff Gagliardi, our consummate Emcee. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Also a Contrabassoon. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Our talented percussionists. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Percussionists manage multiple instruments at once. Photo, Andy Schwartz

February 17, 2024 - “Cityscapes”

February 2024 concert. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Guest conductor Dr. Kenneth Singleton. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Narrator Jeff Gagliardi gets into character. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Godzilla! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Marilyn as one of the ‘Elvi’, February, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
The Boulder Concert Band, February, 2024. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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The Memorable Summer of 2023

Our Band Picnic was a blast - so good to see old friends! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Swinging saxophones. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Lively percussion. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Trombone reflections. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Sprightly tunes. Photo, Andy Schwartz
black music stand decorated for Independence Day with red and white stars and a blue truck displaying an American flag
Clarinet capers. Photo, Andy Schwartz
Hot solo! Photo, Andy Schwartz
Trumpet tones. Photo, Andy Schwartz
A pleasant day for a concert. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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A lovely summer evening. Photo, Andy Schwartz
black music stand decorated for Independence Day with red and white stars and a blue truck displaying an American flag
Celebrating Our Independence! Photo, Marilyn Weston Kroner
man in blue shirt conducting band
Director Jon Borodach, North Boulder Park, June, 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in blue shirt playing timpani, with other players seated in front of him and two players standing to his right
Percussion section, North Boulder Park, June, 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
four trombone players, standing
Trombone feature, North Boulder Park, June, 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
five trumpet players in blue shirts, seated in front of four percussionists
Trumpet section, North Boulder Park, June, 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in blue shirt conducting band
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in blue shirt announcing for the band
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
clarinet players in blue shirts and various hats, seated
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
man in blue shirt reading before a microphone
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
four seated trombone players in blue shirts
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
band playing inside a band shell
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
players seated, playing french horns
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
band in blue shirts playing inside band shell
Boulder Concert Band Memorial Day concert 2023. Photo, Andy Schwartz
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sepia-tone image of balding man in dark suit and striped tie, wearing dark-framed glases
Hugh McMillen

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