This week's concert will be conducted by a newcomer to our podium, Jay Hauenstein. While this will be Jay's first time conducting the band, he is no stranger to it. A lifelong resident of Columbus Junction, Jay has occasionally subbed in our trombone section for years, and now that he's retired, he's able to join us full-time. A versatile musician, Jay is an excellent vocalist and pianist, directs his church choir, sings in the Mt. Pleasant and Muscatine Chorales, and plays piano for the Muscatine Mad Creek Mudcats! He taught choral and instrumental music in the Columbus Community Schools and, after teaching, had a second career as a driver for Burlington Trailways and later as a semi-trailer operator. During his years with Burlington Trailways, he drove the band to the Iowa Municipal Band Festival in Boone and then played in the band - talk about versatility!

Jay has no particular "theme" for his concert beyond having chosen music that is beautiful, exciting, and entertaining!