Craven Community Concert Band
Directed by Joe Olivieri
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
concert season.
Gunnery Sergeant Martin resigned upon his transfer from Cherry Point Marine Air
Station to Quantico. Mr. Mike Laird conducted the band for the
2009-2010 concert season but then he resigned when he was promoted to
CWO4 and transferred to New Orleans.
Mission
The Mission of the CCCB is to provide a musical service to our community
by providing an opportunity for instrumental musicians to come together
and enjoy playing a variety of music. The CCCB strives to give students
and more experienced musicians an opportunity to play together and learn
from each other. As a volunteer group, CCCB strives for excellence but
keeps the perspective that playing music must bean enjoyable experience
for both the audience and the performers. By presenting several concerts
each year the CCCB keeps alive the long tradition of community bands
in the New Bern/Craven County area.