About The Band

In the Fall of 2001, Bill Stangler got his hands on band arrangements from the 30's and 40's. He decided to dust them off, and get them in the hands of some people who appreciate music from that era. Bill, Bernie McGuire and Don Freid made a few calls, and rounded up about a dozen musicians interested in playing the old charts.

That original group has grown to over 30 musicians. They vary greatly in age, musical experience and background, but all share a love of the Big Band and Swing sound. They currently practice once a week, and are performing at public and private performances about once a month.




Bill Stangler
Band Leader

Nancy Baker
Alto Sax

Cindy Erkel
Alto Sax

Sam Gault
Tenor Sax

Mary Guentzel
Tenor Sax
Clarinet

Kevin Krohn
Tenor Sax

Don Myers
Tenor Sax

Ed Rundell
Alto Sax

Don Sieberg
Alto Sax

Tom Thorkelson
BaritoneSax

Myron Wolf
Alto Sax
Clarinet

Cheryl Kress
Alto Sax


Joan Anderson
Trombone

Dennis Lambrecht
Trombone

Jack May
Trombone

Todd Melcher
Trombone

Gary Bakken
Trumpet

Larry Stevermer
Trumpet

Lyla Thompson
Trumpet

Brian Kuiper
Trumpet
Vocals
Tim Robinson
Trumpet

Greg Hiniker
Trumpet

Bill Rasmussen
Trumpet

Bill Wencl
Trumpet

Mary Kreykes
Cornet

John Vanderhoof
Trumpet

Stu Hanson
Tuba

Bernie McGuire
Piano

Jordan Gish
Bass Guitar