Brass Band

David Schommer was playing in the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band when he approached the conductor, David Miller, and inquired about forming a swing band. David had the vision of a swing community band that would play the roots music of the area, jazz, and the blues, in the hope of keeping the music alive. Mr. Miller gave his blessing and provided his support and soon the swing band was performing around the state for holiday parties and parades. David was asked to form offshoots of the swing band such as a brass band for Saint Patrick’s Day parades and an oompah band for Ger

Ronnie Tennant first began playing cornet when he was nine years old. His father joined a brass band when he was about the same age and, in 1952, his father joined the Army Band. Ronnie was deeply involved with brass bands. He played many of the instruments in the band with a special focus on the trombone and later the tuba. Ronnie worked in an auto plant as an engineer and often used his skills to repair instruments on the side. After working part time for a special show, Ronnie realized he had a passion for the retail and repairing of brass instruments. So in 1980, he opened his