The Taylorville Municipal Band will dedicate new concert music folders in memory of two long-serving members, Ceasar Gianasi and Dr. Joseph Smith, during their performance on July 17, 2024. The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Christian County Fairgrounds, coinciding with the fair's "Community Day" celebration marking its 100th anniversary.

Ceasar Gianasi, who played clarinet with the band from 1946, and Dr. Joseph Smith, a trombone player since 1953, both had distinguished careers with the band. Gianasi's participation was only interrupted during his Army service in the Korean Conflict, while Smith was an active member until 2022. Memorial gifts in their honor funded the purchase of new leatherette folders embossed with their names in gold lettering.

The band has been using these new folders since the start of the 2024 summer concert series. Family members of both honorees will attend the dedication. Concertgoers can choose bleacher seating or bring their own lawn chairs for the event.

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