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About the Indianapolis Municipal Band
Our Mission
"To provide an enjoyable and beneficial musical experience for audiences and members in the greater Indianapolis area through preparation and performance of a varied repertoire of concert band music." The Indianapolis Municipal Band is Indy's longest-running, all-volunteer community band, primarily comprised of talented amateur performers who do not receive the majority of their livelihood from participation in the ensemble. The IMB regularly performs 10-12 concerts per year (all free to attend), ranging from Performing Arts Centers to "concerts in the park", and plays a wide variety of music, from classical to holiday. In addition to its concert schedule, the IMB promotes music education through its scholarship program "The Edgar Axsom Future Music Educator Scholarship". From its early days in 1949 as an employee activity for members of Detroit-Diesel Allison until now as Indy's premiere community band, the 75-piece band is a local musical treasure with a wealth of talent and a reputation for delighting audiences of all ages. The Indianapolis Municipal Band is a proud member of 
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The Edgar Axsom
Future Music Educator Scholarship 
The IMB annually awards a $1,000 scholarship in memory of IMB's Director Emeritus, Edgar Axsom, to a deserving college graduate from the Indianapolis Metropolitan area who will be starting their career in instrumental music education.
Recipients are judged based on the history of their musical activities and accomplishments, community service activities, and recommendations from music teachers who can attest to their musical abilities, academic performance, reliability, and character. 2023 Edgar Axsom Future Music Educator Scholarship Award Winner
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Board of Directors
The IMB is lead by members of the community and band who have a background in arts organizations and a strong desire to promote the mission of the IMB and secure its stability and growth. Board members volunteer their service in an overlapping three year term and are voted in by the current members of the band at the beginning of each year. 2023 Board of Directors Karen Diggs, President Jerry Brown, Vice President Jeff Clanton, Treasurer Meredy Jenkins, Secretary Janet Booth, member Kathy Borgmann, member Don Mains, member Kathy Rensing, member |
Band Staff
The IMB can not function without the efforts and expertise of many of its members, whose specific skills help keep the band running smoothly throughout the year.
Staff Ron LaFeber, equipment manager Laura Shaw, music librarian Lidia Dubicki, program preparer Karen Diggs, webmaster Meredy Jenkins, Communication Coordinator Don Mains, Marketing/Grant Researcher & Writer John Owen, Business Manager Would you like to book the IMB for your event?
Please contact our Director, John Marshall at (317) 362-5884 or jsmarshall55@gmail.com |
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Music Lending Library
The Indianapolis Municipal Band is fortunate to own a large library of wind band music and is pleased to lend scores to other community bands and educational institutions as needed. If you would like borrow music from the IMB, please follow the below link and fill out the Music Library Borrow Request form. |