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Earlier this summer, anonymous donors offered to match contributions to the Capital Campaign fund for the Friends of the City Band, up to $25,000, through Labor Day. The money raised goes toward band equipment and the development of Normal Park. The band is pleased to...

Foto News , August 31, 2016 Going to the Labor Day parade? Enjoy Merrill City Band concerts on Wednesday nights, Gazebo Nights concerts on Thursdays, or shopping the Farmers Market at Normal Park? Have the same complaint most people do – no restrooms? Close your eyes...

MERRILL (WAOW) - A music teacher who has volunteered to direct the Merrill City Band for 37 years says her reason for it is simple. "It is so much fun. The people make it fun and I really enjoy being a part of the group." Linda Becker said...

Ahoy! Avast! Ye ship be sailin.’ On Thursday night, Aug. 25, the Merrill City Band will be sponsoring a night of fun and merriment at Humphrey’s Pub to raise bounty for the band and the development of Normal Park. The pub will donate 10% of...

Collin Lueck Editor The Merrill City Band is rolling out a one-and-done capital campaign to raise funds for band equipment and improvements to Normal Park, where the band performs in the summers. The fund raising goal is just over $500,000, with about half of that for the City...

What do Briq’s, Culver’s, Cup ‘n Cone, and Dairy Queen all have in common besides scrumptious treats? They all donate coupons for free ice cream to the participants of the weekly city band kiddie parade through Normal Park. Youngsters can join in the fun at...

City Band Presents: “Let The Games Begin!” Bring the Kids! On Wednesday, June 22nd, the Merrill City Band opens its concert season at the Normal Park Gazebo with an Olympic celebration. Everyone is encouraged to join the band in dressing up in anything Olympic related. Gift certificates...

The final Merrill City Band concert of the 2015 season is tonight at the Normal Park gazebo at 7:00 pm. What's the theme? "There's No Theme Like No Theme." What's on the program? Something for everyone, including the little ones. Did someone say "SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS?"...