Cape Girardeau Municipal Band opens season

Fred Lynch

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band opens its 114th season, the 89th under city sponsorship, with trombonist Dr. Dan Cotner in his 75th year with the band, on Wednesday, June 18 at the Capaha Park band shell.

Dr. Dan Cotner directs the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in Henry Fillmore's "His Honor," on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell. Mayor Harry Rediger, who was introduced as the guest director for the first concert of the season, announced he wanted to forgo the honor this year, and to present the baton to Cotner in recognition of the trombonist's 75 years with the municipal band. (Fred Lynch)
Mayor Harry Rediger, right, presents the podium to Dr. Dan Cotner to direct the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in "His Honor," with band director Ron Nall, left, arranges the music Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell. Rediger recognized Cotner for his 75 years with the band. (Fred Lynch)
Ron Nall directs the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band which is in its 114th season Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.

Dr. Dan Cotner stands as he is recognized for his 75 years as a trombonist with the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
Dr. Dan Cotner performs "Lassus Trombone" with the trombonists of the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell. Cotner has played with the band for 75 years. (Fred Lynch)
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
Ron Nall directs the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band which is in its 114th season Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band trombone section plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.
The Southeast Steel Drum Band performs Wednesday, June 18, 2914 at the concert of the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band.
People enjoy an evening of music by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Capaha Park band shell.