NORTH COAST CONCERT BAND
North Coast Concert Band Summer Concert Series:
Sunday, June 28, 2026 - 7pm - City of Fremont Amphitheater
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 6:30pm - City of Norwalk Amphitheater
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 7pm - Sandusky Gazebo (downtown)
North Coast Big Band Summer Concerts:
Tuesday, August 4 - 7pm - Sandusky Gazebo (downtown)
Wednesday, August 19 - 7pm - Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont
Sunday, August 23 - 4pm - Grand Rapids, Ohio
In Memoriam: Ken McFarlan
We are saddened at the loss of one of NCCB's charter members, Ken McFarlan. Ken was a longtime music educator in Oak Harbor and Sandusky and, after retirement, mentored many directors and students to help them improve their musical gifts. He was an adjudicator for large ensemble contests as well as solo and ensemble contests.
Ken loved playing in the NCCB where his talents on the clarinet and, more recently, the bass clarinet, made us a better ensemble. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great teacher and musician. Ken was a wonderful human being who had an influence and impact on many lives.
2027 KENNETH MCFARLAN SCHOLARSHIP - To honor Ken's contributions to music education and to young musicians, NCCB is creating a scholarship in Ken's name that will be awarded in the Spring of 2027. If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, send your contribution to the North Coast Concert Band, 216 Old State Road, Norwalk OH 44857. The North Coast Concert Band is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Ken loved playing in the NCCB where his talents on the clarinet and, more recently, the bass clarinet, made us a better ensemble. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great teacher and musician. Ken was a wonderful human being who had an influence and impact on many lives.
2027 KENNETH MCFARLAN SCHOLARSHIP - To honor Ken's contributions to music education and to young musicians, NCCB is creating a scholarship in Ken's name that will be awarded in the Spring of 2027. If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, send your contribution to the North Coast Concert Band, 216 Old State Road, Norwalk OH 44857. The North Coast Concert Band is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Kustec Honored as Hall of Fame Music Educator
North Coast Concert Band Artistic Conductor John Kustec became the 40th inductee into the Ohio Band Directors Conference Hall of Fame at the University of Akron in December 2025. The Hall of Fame inducts one retired Ohio High School or Middle School band director each year in recognition of outstanding work in the field of instrumental music education.
Mr. Kustec taught for 36 years at St. Mary's Central Catholic High School and Perkins High School, both in Sandusky, retiring in 2015.
Presenting the award to Mr. Kustec is Galen Karriker (left), Director of Bands at the University of Akron, and Frank Cosenza (right), the 2024 inductee.
Mr. Kustec taught for 36 years at St. Mary's Central Catholic High School and Perkins High School, both in Sandusky, retiring in 2015.
Presenting the award to Mr. Kustec is Galen Karriker (left), Director of Bands at the University of Akron, and Frank Cosenza (right), the 2024 inductee.
Interested in joining and making some great music?
Where: Bellevue High School Band Room
200 Oakland Avenue
Bellevue, Ohio
When: Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M from the months of October to May.
We always welcome new members that are capable, even if you haven't played your instrument for a while.
