HISTORY OF MUSIC IN THE PARK
History of Music in the Park
Society president for many years, Rita Gosse, had the dream of providing weekly music for the community during the summer months. In 1998, Rita along with numerous members of the historical society, launched a "Buy a Brick, Build a Brick" campaign. (For more information about this project refer to page 8 of this publication). Thanks to the generosity of many area donors $25,000.00 was raised and the 34 feet in diameter gazebo (bandstand) was completed in May of 2000. Initially a limited schedule of musicians performed, but by 2004 fifteen Wednesday evenings were filled with music. Because of unpredictable weather in May and early June the number was eventually trimmed to twelve. With the help of local musicians John and Lynn Koenigs a wide variety of bands now perform with crowds as large as 450. Listed below is the schedule from 2004.
Music in the Park - 2004
May 19 Seymour H.S. Jazz Band and Flute Choir
May 26 Shawano H,S. Combo
June 2 Don Dorf - Grits and Grins - Bluegrass
June 9 Mike Ryba and the Concertina Club
June 16 Lee Nimmer and Skip Jones
June 23 In the Dark - Local Seymour Musicians
June 30 Dan Gruetzmacher - from Wausau
July 7 Les James - A Seymour favorite
July 14 Outagamie County 4-H Co. Band and Chorus
July 21 Cliff Elertson and Country Band -Shaano
July 28 Starwood - Kevan Krahn and Band
Aug. 4 Duffey and Denise - Local artists
Aug. 11 KNX The Party Band - Veterans night
Aug. 18 Dan Weyland and Loren LeBlank - Polka
Aug. 25 Surprise Night - Don't miss the fun
In 2004 because of the construction on Depot Street music was moved to the Lake Park. The sponsors were:
Don's Quality Market Truyman Haase Insuerance American Family Ins.
Baylake Bank Lubinski Law Office Pierre and Sweeney Law
M and I Bank Dairyman's Bank Bank One