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Battle Ground, Washington

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History/Media

The Battle Ground Community Band was started in May 1993 by retired Battle Ground School District Band Director Glenn Hansen who moved from the area in 2001.  At that time  Jim Detchman (also a retired band director) assumed leadership of the band.  Jim is currently on medical sabbatical.  Until Jim's return to the band, Wayne Hodgin and Jim Hill are serving as co-Directors.


News Article - First Invitation to Musicians to Participate
News Article/Photo - First Practice
Photo - First Concert
Photo - Riding a Float
Photo - Close up of 3 original members on float
News Article - Plans to be in Puyallup parade in 1998

News Article - First Director Moves - 2001
Letter - Jim Detchman begins as Director
News Article - About the band - in the Columbian
Photos - From the above (Columbian) article
Plaque from 2004 Band Festival Performance