Ringgold Band

Chuck Ebersole and Cindy Miller-Aungst talk to Sashank Sridhar, Ringgold Band Young Artist Award winner talks about his amazing musical background and his roots in Indian music!

Chuck Ebersole, Director of Ringgold Band, joins Cindy as the new co-host for their podcast series. In this episode they are on site at one of their concerts to speak to Evan Nygard, Ringgold Band Young Artist Award about his experience soloing with the band on a beautiful summer evening!

Marlin Thomas was a Ringgold Band Young Artist Award finalist last year and soloed with The Ringgold Band last summer. JIm and Cindy talk to Marlin about his amazing musical experiences playing the tuba in the Berks and Philadelphia areas. Marlin is another wonderful example of the great talent coming from The Ringgold Band!

George talks to Cindy and Jim about his dual role of Board Member and Tuba Player and speaks about how the board members and the band members show up in order for this band to be the premier band it is!

John has been with the Ringgold Band for many years and he talks to Cindy and Jim about how the Tuba Section has changed from the past to the present. Of course, John states that "a good tuba section makes the band sound so good!".

Tim Simmons is a tuba player and the Treasurer of the Ringgold Band. Tim shares with Cindy and Jim how retirement and The Ringgold Band go hand in hand. He also answers the age old question - "What do Tuba Players talk about?"

Jim and Cindy interview Cindy's daugther Katelyn Aungst. Katelyn speaks about her memories of growing up with the Ringgold Band. Katelyn loves music from the 1800's and is an accomplished singer, she states that anytime she gets any big "Bach" work she is super jazzed. Her story and accomplishments are amazing. This is a very special interview.

Computer Programmer by day and New Horizons Band member on the side! Dawn Keiser juggles her work life and commutes one hour to get to practice all out of committment and love for the New Horizons and Ringgold Band!

Dennis and Mary are two of the original members of the Ringgold Band and now play with New Horizons. They share their journey with Cindy and Jim and speak about the sense of pride and accomplishment they feel being part of the Ringgold Band!

Cindy and Jim talk to Bob Anthony about his esteemed journey into the Ringgold Band and his 22 years with the Navy Band too! Bob talks about how the Ringgold Band inspired him to play the tuba again!

Cindy and Jim talk to Jodi about her esteemed number of years with the Ringgold Band (24 years strong) as well as her International Missionary Work serving people with needs. The Ringgold Band is made up of amazing people and here is another story about one of their own.

"The Ringgold Band sets the bar high, allowing musicians to grow and shine!" This is just one of the quotes from this wonderful interview with Father and Daughter Ringgold Band members Christa Lagler and Tony Bernard!

Cindy and Jim talk to Blake about what it means to him to be a part of the legacy which is The Ringgold Band!

Dennis talks to Cindy and Jim about his two roles with Ringgold Band. He is an Assistant Librarian for Ringgold Band and he plays the clarinet for New Horizons. He talks about how everyone wants to do their best in New Horizons and how his participation has made his retirement so much more enjoyable!

This conversations sounds like six degrees of separation. Jere knows so many stories and so many people associated with The Ringgold Band! He talks a bit about his journey on this episode of Sustaining an American Music Tradition!

Rich plays with New Horizons and talks to Cindy and Jim about his music history and his need/want and desire to play music every day!

Cindy and Jim talk to Bev McDevitt, Choir Director, The Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena in Allentown about her journey with the New Horizons Band as a Flutist. Bev also talks about Jim's influence on her world of conducting!

"Once you put the horn to your mouth, we are all musicians." - Ben Muir. Ben talks to Cindy and Jim about his journey with the Ringgold Band and how excited he is to solo at the 166th Anniversary Concert.

Don Schilke, 19 years ago, became one of the original members of the New Horizons Band. Listen as Cindy and Jim talk to Don and his wife Tyrene about being members of the New Horizons and what it means to them!

Cindy and Jim talk to Charles Ebersole about his new role of Music Director of The Ringgold Band! These are big shoes to fill and Charles is the right man for the job. Learn a little about Charles in this very special interview!