Prevailing Winds Community Band

Prevailing Winds Community Band We are a Grand Haven, MI community band dedicated to providing opportunities for local musicians to play in performances throughout the Tri-Cities.

Bob Fullerton, founder/director of the PWCB, started the project in the Spring of 2008, to provide an opportunity for area musicians to perform at local events

If you are interested in playing with us, just show up. We practice on Saturdays at the GH Eagles, 10:30-11:45. See the "posts" for updates and details.

04/01/2026

Well, my friends, after 18 years of the PWCB ...
let's start our 19th, shall we?
For starters:

Rehearsals on May 2, 9,`16, 23 and 30. GH Eagles, 10:30-11:45.
Concert on June 6. GH Memorial Airpark, 10-11am.
Auditions required. $100 participation fee. (April Fools).

I apologize for my extended intermission; some back-stage stuff has really affected my performance, but it's time to "carry on".

~ Bob

01/09/2026

A few updates:

- I am sad to share the news that Dave Stroebe passed away on Tuesday, January 6. He shared his talent with the band for many years: countless trumpet solos filled with his expertise. We'll certainly notice his absence, including his terrible jokes. Special thoughts of peace to Gwen Luke, alto sax; she and Dave were a team, and I'm both honored and humbled to lead a band that provided them so many memories.

- As you may already know, my wife Julia is suffering her second bout of sarcoma. It started in October, a tumor in her upper spine (T6) strangling her spinal cord. Initially causing loss of leg control, it has mercilessly spread, despite an ever-changing approach for treatment. She has been home for 4 weeks now, with hospice visits, and ME as her 24/7 guy. Imagine that.
We were very blessed over the holidays with visits from family and friends, but things are much quieter now. Patience and peace.

- Our 2026 schedule: Honestly? I have no idea what 2026 will bring, or when we will resume rehearsals. I'll give as much notice as possible, when the time comes. Again, patience and peace.

My best to all of you entering your new year. It's been a rough start for some of us, but we will get through it, and carry on.

Concert program
12/05/2025

Concert program

11/25/2025

Correction/confirmation.
We WILL be performing at the Grand Haven D&W on Saturday, 12/6, 11am-noon, as well as the Village on 12/13. 😊🎍🎵

10/29/2025

Rehearsal this Saturday. 10:30.
Seeya there! 😊
For those with your own folders, here's a head-start:
(Not necessarily in concert order)
Winterfest
Wonderful Christmastime
Snow Day Celebration
Christmas From The 50's
A Stowaway On Santa's Sleigh
A Most Wonderful Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
happy Holiday/White Christmas
Christmas On Broadway
A Christmas Serenade
Sleigh Ride
A Christmas Finale
A Christmas Auld Lang Syne

07/17/2025

REMINDER:

Seeya at the Village, Saturday, 11-12noon.
Same program as the CG Park picnic.
White over blue.

Then, no rehearsals until November,
and save the first two Saturdays in December. :)

07/06/2025

Here ya go! Our "finalized" program for 7/12, Coast Guard Park:
(No cuts. No jumps. Just read/play the published ink. :) )

Seize The Day
America The Beautiful
Banners On Parade
Porgy And Bess
What A Wonderful World
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Children Of The Shrine
Give My Regards To Broadway
Pennsylvania Polka
Selections From CHICAGO
The Bare Necessities
Pop And Rock Legends: CHICAGO
God Bless America.

Play from 12-1pm. White over blue.
Give yourself enough time for you. ;)

04/02/2025

What a beautiful, meaningful ceremony.
Take the rest of the month off. No "April fool", either.
We will rehearse all five Saturdays in May; Airport concert on 6/7.
Please, also save July 12 and August 9, for now. Details, soon.
All three are late-morning events. A solid summer.
Also, since February 15, SEVEN people have joined our "roster".
Pencil in a "repeat" for the past several weeks! :)
Seeya on May 3.

03/12/2025

Hello, all.
We lost a "forever fan" on Tuesday night.
Dean Nash was the Eagles "elder' who was often at rehearsals.
He'd sit at the bar, near the kitchen, sip coffee, watch the news, and update the bartender who was just trying to get ready for the day.
After rehearsal, he'd ALWAYS mention how good the band sounds.
Playing at the airport fly-in was Dean's idea, years ago. He did that.
I know you may not have known him very well, but he sure knew us. Sometimes I didn't immediately notice his presence. As we carry on, I will certainly notice his absence. The club lost a legend.

02/12/2025

Finally, we start up this Saturday! :)
For those of you who have your own music,
this is our program for March 29.
Pre-ceremony: 10:45-11am:
- Children Of The Shrine
- Seize The Day
- Banners On Parade
- America The Beautiful
Ceremony: 11am-maybe an hour:
- Star Spangled Banner (new arrangement provided at rehearsal)
- Armed Forces - The Pride Of America!
Post-ceremony:
- What A Wonderful World
- Turn The World Around
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Carry On
- Pop And Rock Legends: CHICAGO
SEEYA SATURDAY! :)

01/16/2025

To participants:
We are honored to be a part of a very special event.
March 29, 2025. Vietnam Veterans. 50th anniversary of the war's end.
American Dunes Golf Club. 17000 Lincoln St, Grand Haven MI.
We'll start playing at 10:45 (ceremony at 11), and maybe 20 minutes after the conclusion.
(Specific music list coming soon.)
Rehearsals start on 2/15. 10:30-11:45. Grand Haven Eagles.

Our involvement in this event is very personal to me.
My sister's husband, a dog-training Vietnam Veteran, passed away on the 4th of July, 2024. This is a special chance for me to pay tribute to him, and I hope you can join us to PLAY tribute to ALL.
This is open to the public. If you know any Vietnam Veterans, please encourage them to attend.

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