History of the CCCB
The Craven Community Concert Band (CCCB) was
organized by the late Dr. Robert Bianco in 2000 and he conducted the
band for five years. In 2005 he turned over the conductor’s baton to
Brad Langhans, Director of Bands at West Craven High School. Mr.
Langhans brought in an assistant, Mark Lorek, Band Director at Grover C.
Fields Middle School, in 2006 and together they led the band for two
seasons. Mr. Mitch Martin conducted the band for the 2008-09 season.
Gunnery Sergeant resigned upon his transfer from Cherry Point Marine Air
Station to Quantico.
Mission
The Mission of the CCCB is to provide a musical service to our community
by providing an opportunity for instrumental musicians tocome together
and enjoy playing a variety of music.The CCCB strives togive students
and more experienced musicians an opportunity to play together and learn
from each other.As a volunteer group,CCCBstrives for excellence but
keeps the perspectivethat playing musicmust bean enjoyable experience
for both the audience and the performers. By presenting several concerts
each year the CCCB keeps alivethe long tradition of community bands
inthe New Bern/Craven County area.