The Brazil 2025 Season will begin on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Stay Tuned for themes and musical selections!*
*All concert are at Forest Park Bandshell if nice, Forest Park Pavilion if rain at 8:00 p.m. except for the Grand Finale on Sunday, August 25, 2024 which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Concert themes are subject to change. Stay tuned. More to come!
The Brazil Concert Band, directed by Matthew S. Huber, will present “Grand Finale 2024” Sunday August 25th at the special time of 7:30 pm in Forest park, rain or shine.
The final Sunday concert will include “ABBA On Broadway” with “I Have A Dream”, “Mamma Mia”, “S.O.S.” , “Knowing Me, Knowing You”, “The Winner Takes All” and “Dancing Queen” all arranged by Michael Brown.
“Rolling Stones on Tour”, arranged by Patrick Roszell, features “Paint It, Black”, “Ruby Tuesday” and “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”.
Held over from earlier this summer is “Bond…James Bond”, arranged by Stephen Bulla and shows off “Goldfinger”, “Nobody Does It Better”, “Skyfall and “Live and Let Die”.
“A Salute To Spike Jones”, arranged by Calvin Custer, includes “Cocktails For Two”, “Chloe” and “Poet And Peasant”.
Overture “1812” by Peter Tchaikovsky, arranged by Mayhew L. Lake, will be performed along with “Corcoran Cadets”, “Sound Off” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever” all by John Philip Sousa.
Rounding out the evening are “Pride and Glory” and “March of the Prophets” by Fred Jewell along with “The Klaxon” and “Americans, We” by Henry Fillmore.
The Jackson Township Community Band will perform at the Bowling Green Old Settlers Picnic Saturday August 24th from 5 to 6pm on the town square.
The Park Stand will be hosted by the Clay Youth Soccer Club. For more information, please visit our website, brazilconcertband.org or find us on Facebook.
Thank you to our donors. We have had significant donations directed to our percussion section for the purchase of a field drum and case, gong stand, crash cymbal stand, sleigh bells, chime tubes, and tympani head. Thanks to the Jim and Doris Pell, Betty Niswonger-Green Memorials, three anonymous donors, the Wayne Morlan Memorial, the Wayne Parkins Memorial, Stump Custom Shirts and Crafts, and Anne Rivera, BHS Percussionist 1967 for her love for her of her hometown & to honor her drummer friends who have passed : her cousin John Fugate , Rick Swearingen , Bill Sneddon , Susan Randall Sneddon , Jim Thistle & Steve Fuetter .
The Brazil Dairy Queen will be running a special each week.
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Our music director is Matt Huber, who has directed the Brazil Concert Band since 1982. Matt began playing trombone in the BCB in 1968 and received his 50-year plaque for service to the BCB in 2018. Matt is also the music director of the Jackson Township Community Band. In 1990, Matt received the Clay County Focus Award for his volunteer
Our music director is Matt Huber, who has directed the Brazil Concert Band since 1982. Matt began playing trombone in the BCB in 1968 and received his 50-year plaque for service to the BCB in 2018. Matt is also the music director of the Jackson Township Community Band. In 1990, Matt received the Clay County Focus Award for his volunteer service to the BCB. In 2016, he was made a Paul Harris Fellow by the Brazil Rotary Club and in 2006, Matt was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel. Matt graduated from Brazil High School in 1971, holds a BS in Elementary Education from Indiana State University, 1975, and a MS in Elementary Education from ISU,1978. Matt is a member of the Indiana Bandmasters Association. Matt is retired from Greencastle Community Schools where he taught 6th grade for 33 years. Matt is happily married to Melanie, secretary/treasurer BCB/JTCB, and has two children, John Philip, euphonium Brazil Concert Band/Jackson Township Community Band and Janelle Renee, flute/piccolo Brazil Concert Band/Grand Forks, ND City Band.
Jim Deal has been a member of the BCB since 1974, joining when he was still a student at Brazil High School. Jim has played bassoon for many years, but started out playing the tenor saxophone and bass clarinet. His other musical pursuits include playing English handbells, and he was the director of the Bells of Brazil, a community handbel
Jim Deal has been a member of the BCB since 1974, joining when he was still a student at Brazil High School. Jim has played bassoon for many years, but started out playing the tenor saxophone and bass clarinet. His other musical pursuits include playing English handbells, and he was the director of the Bells of Brazil, a community handbell choir.
Jim is an attorney in solo practice in Brazil. He and his wife enjoy travel and have visited all 50 states and 20 countries. He is a long-time member of Brazil Rotary Club and attends church at Grace Chapel in Brazil.
One of two first chair bassoonists in the Brazil Concert Band. Started in the Band in 1990.
Graduate of Music Education from Butler University with principal in Bassoon, and minor in Flute and Piano. Also Masters work in Organ. Played Contrabassoon in the Butler U. Orchestra. Taught Flute and Bassoon for Butler Special Instruction Divis
One of two first chair bassoonists in the Brazil Concert Band. Started in the Band in 1990.
Graduate of Music Education from Butler University with principal in Bassoon, and minor in Flute and Piano. Also Masters work in Organ. Played Contrabassoon in the Butler U. Orchestra. Taught Flute and Bassoon for Butler Special Instruction Division. Member of the International Double Reed Society for many years and Sigma Alpha Iota alumni.
Studied Irish Flute with Grey Larsen in Bloomington, Indiana. This was a wonderful experience!
Retired from Information Technology programming, business and systems analysis, and team management. Now really enjoying various hobbies-knitting and spinning.
Brazil Concert Band is the best experience!
We make lifelong friends and play for a very appreciative audience. The Bandshell and Pavilion are historic as well as fun places to play. Also, we could not ask for more devoted Band staff plus lots of music to perform.
Rebekka Eisele began piano lessons at the age of four and has loved music ever since. In 1989, as junior high school approached, her uncle gifted her a trumpet so she could be in band and she has played the trumpet ever since. Although still too young and inexperienced to play in the Brazil Concert Band in seventh grade, she has been con
Rebekka Eisele began piano lessons at the age of four and has loved music ever since. In 1989, as junior high school approached, her uncle gifted her a trumpet so she could be in band and she has played the trumpet ever since. Although still too young and inexperienced to play in the Brazil Concert Band in seventh grade, she has been connected with the BCB since 1989 when she donned her clown apparel and performed fun antics as Violet the Clown for the BCB’s circus shows. In 1992 she joined the ranks of the BCB trumpet section and began helping the librarians sort out the sheet music. Rebekka attended Northview High School and marched with the state champion Marching Knights, played in their concert band, and enjoyed being in the pep band. Throughout high school and into college, Rebekka was honored to play Taps for local military funerals in collaboration with Brazil’s VFW and American Legion. This honor had a great impact on her and she later joined the Indiana Army National Guard, serving from 2001-2010, including a tour in Iraq. Rebekka attended Rose Hulman Institute of Technology briefly but still felt the calling of music. She transferred to Indiana State University where she majored in music education for four years. During this time she played in the ISU Symphonic Band, where she met their need for additional French Horn players by learning the new instrument quickly and applied her new skill to the BCB’s French Horn section. Rebekka graduated from ISU with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, which she uses daily. Rebekka is also a member of the Jackson Township Community Band, where she also plays the trumpet. Rebekka’s love of music runs deep and she enjoys sharing the joy of music with her young daughter, who loves to attend rehearsals and concerts with her.
Dr. Goodale joined the BCB in June 2006, the same day that she started seeing patients at her podiatry practice in Brazil, Clay County Podiatry. She started playing flute in 5th grade and switched to horn in high school, filling a need for horns and trying something different. She played with the Boston College Bands including the Concer
Dr. Goodale joined the BCB in June 2006, the same day that she started seeing patients at her podiatry practice in Brazil, Clay County Podiatry. She started playing flute in 5th grade and switched to horn in high school, filling a need for horns and trying something different. She played with the Boston College Bands including the Concert Band, Pep Band, and the Screaming Eagles Marching Band which performed at the Kickoff Classic and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She had also played with community bands in New Hampshire where she was born and raised and Massachusetts where she completed her medical residency. Miranda and her husband Jeffrey Etling have three daughters, Vivian, Lucinda, and Veronica. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Brazil, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, and Annunciation Catholic Church.
Our euphonium section leader is John Huber. John began playing percussion with the Jackson Township Community Band at age 5. John has been playing with the Brazil Concert Band since age 10. He began playing with the percussion section and then joined the euphonium section at age 14. John also plays euphonium with the Indiana Wind Symphony
Our euphonium section leader is John Huber. John began playing percussion with the Jackson Township Community Band at age 5. John has been playing with the Brazil Concert Band since age 10. He began playing with the percussion section and then joined the euphonium section at age 14. John also plays euphonium with the Indiana Wind Symphony and the Indianapolis Brass Choir. John is a member of the Indiana Bandmasters Association. John holds a BA in Music from Indiana State University, 2010, a MA in Euphonium Performance from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, Wales, and a PGDip from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. John has taught music at Ivy Tech Community College, Saint Mary of the Woods College, Rockville and Turkey Run Schools.
Our new Zildjian cymbal and our new Pearl stand with our co-section percussion leader Jim Hendrix. Thank you to all our recent donors for our new equipment.
The music folder melts away the age barrier. People of all walks of life belong to the BCB, encompassing an entire community of professions. Teachers, preachers, bankers, construction workers, business people, military, medical, lawyers, retired people, high school and college students all grace the stage. Membership is about 50-50 men and women. Essential skills include sight-reading abilities and commitment to the Tuesday evening rehearsals 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 p.m. concerts all at Forest Park in Brazil, Indiana. Our season extends from the first Sunday in June through the last or next to the last Sunday in August each year. Self-ownership of an instrument is required. Must be a freshman in high school or older to become a member. Learn more by emailing us below.
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The Brazil Concert Band dates to 1858, making it one of the oldest continuous concert bands in Indiana. Earlier known as the “Brazil Cornet Band”, the band played for the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and many members served together as musicians during the Civil War.
The BCB serves as a goodwill ambassador for Clay County by performing special concerts in neighboring cities. The band has also performed in Washington, D.C., Disney World, New Orleans, Memphis, Wisconsin Dells and New York.
The band has received special national commendations from the U.S. Marine Band and Former Vice President Dan Quayle. The Indiana General Assembly issued a resolution in its honor due to the efforts of Former Rep. Susan Crosby. Director Matt Huber received a Clay County Focus Award for his work with the band. Many musical pieces have been written for the band in recent years. Composer Steven Kent Goodman wrote the march “The Pride of Brazil” and Putnam County composer Malinda Zenor wrote "The Forest Park Brigade", both in honor of the Brazil Concert Band. Composer Francis Massinon, professor emeritus in French Horn, Austin Peay State University, has written six marches for our band, including “The Huber Express” while Composer John Camp wrote three marches for the Brazil Concert Band during the 2021 concert season. In 2006, the band was presented with the Sudler Silver Scroll Historic Community Band Award by the prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation.
The Music Director is Matthew S. Huber, who has led the BCB since 1982 and has been a member since 1968. Matt received his 50 year plaque for his service to the BCB in 2018. In 2016, he was made a Paul Harris Fellow by the Brazil Rotary Club and in 2006 was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel.
Theme concerts are often featured, including the traditional Oktoberfest concert, Fred Jewell, John Philip Sousa, Broadway, Movies, TV, Historic such as Civil War, World War I and World War II, Travel like South of the Border, The Wild West, British, Circus and Popular Music through the Decades.
Each season, the BCB performs a series of 13 Sunday night concerts drawing crowds of up to 2500 fans at its home, the Forest Park Bandshell, built for the BCB in 1937. The Bandshell was remodeled and enlarged in 1994 through donations by the patrons, the Clay Community Parks Association, and the Brazil Park Board.
The BCB boasts a music library of over 1,500 selections, of which about 200 are played each season. New band literature has been donated and purchased thanks to the Zorah Shrine, Fred Jewell, Jr., and friends of the BCB.
In 2003, The Brazil Concert Band recorded its first CD “Jewell of the Wabash” that included 20 marches by the Indiana March King Fred Jewell. In 2007, the band once again recorded 20 more Fred Jewell compositions with the CD “Brazil Special” including marches, overtures, serenades, and waltzes. Fred Jewell Sr. played in the BCB in the early 1900s while his son Fred Jewell Jr. played with us in the late 1980s through the early 2000s. The BCB and the Jackson Township Community Bands inherited the stock music of the Fred Jewell Music Company in the early 2000s.
In 2019, the BCB received the Brazil Rotary Grant of $6000.00 that allowed our band to purchase a new set of tympani.
Among the goals of the Brazil Concert Band are to preserve and perform the works of John Philip Sousa, Fred Jewell, Karl King and Henry Fillmore. It is the mission of the BCB to continue this American tradition as set by Sousa and others. Another goal is to provide a musical outlet for the adult musician, both amateur and professional. Equally important is to serve city, county, state and nation through the sound of music.
We perform every Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Forest Park on the south side of Brazil, Indiana in June, July, and August each year. During rain, the band plays in the Forest Park Pavilion.
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