Building Community One Note at a Time
Being part of the Marysville Community Band has been a wonderful experience for me and for our community. What makes this group so special is that it truly welcomes musicians of all ages and ability levels. Whether someone has played their whole life or is just getting back into music, everyone is encouraged and valued.
Jordan and Ron bring an incredible mix of musical leadership and eclectic humor that makes every rehearsal something to look forward to. They keep things fun while still helping the band sound its best. Because of their direction, rehearsals are enjoyable and our performances are always something we can be proud of.
One of the things I appreciate most is the positive atmosphere. There’s no drama—just people who enjoy making music together and helping each other improve. That kind of supportive environment makes playing in the band a real joy.
The Marysville Community Band doesn’t just create great music; it brings people together. Being part of this group has made me a better musician, and I feel that it truly enriches our community.
David, Trumpet
This is Rich. Don’t be like Rich. As a kid I started playing clarinet at 7 years old. All through school I excelled in orchestras and bands. Then came good old Rock n Roll and I thought I could be a star and the clarinet wouldn’t get me there. Hence a 50+ year hiatus from playing. At 72 I attended a MCB concert to just check it out.
Glad I did.
Met this crazy guy named Jordan and I explained I had a million reasons to not play again. His response was “This is a community band with an emphasis on COMMUNITY.”
This gave me the opportunity to rediscover my passion for playing music again. Now I participate in the band, an orchestra and two chamber music groups. The moral of the story is to continue pursuing playing music. It will enrich your life.
Rich, Clarinet
“I got my learner’s permit.” Just a simple sentence, overheard in the band room, but it really struck me. One of our younger trumpet players was sharing a milestone with one of the older players in the group.
At that moment, I realized that we weren’t just a group of people playing music together once a week -- we had formed a community. Our motto has always been ‘to build community one note at a time’ but until now I only thought it applied to the external community, not the internal one.
I realized that not only were we building a community within the band, we (as adults) are forming important relationships with the younger members of the group. We are mentors and trusted adults, and I didn’t realize before now how important these relationships were to our younger band members.
By sharing their lives with them and modeling adult friendships outside of family and school, we are teaching them a different kind of relationship that would carry them forward in life and help them in becoming successful adults.
Molly, Percussion (far right in photo)
I'm Karen, I play the flute and I joined the Marysville Community Band in Jan 2026.
I hadn't played a flute in over 35 years.
I bought a new one a couple years ago in anticipation of joining.
I went to the last few concerts to check it out. After a lot of encouragement from friends, I finally joined.
Little did I know how much I would look forward to weekly rehearsals. Everyone is so supportive and welcoming.
It's the best thing I could have done for myself. This was the right time.
Karen, Flute