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Joy Boostrom, business manager and 41-year member of the Monmouth Municipal Band, joins Galesburg's Morning News to talk about the band's 96th season, its multi-generational membership, and what's ahead this summer. Topics covered in this interview: What it means for the band to reach its 96th season The band's multi-generational membership, ranging from recent high school graduates to musicians in their 70s and 80s The band's connection to Monmouth College through director Dr. Justin Swearingen Weekly Tuesday rehearsals at First United Methodist Church in Monmouth Thursday concerts at 6 p.m. Why the band travels to community events rather than performing at a fixed venue This summer's concert schedule, including Harmon Park, the Fourth of July Fly-In Breakfast, the Strom Senior Center, and the Warren County Museum How adults who haven't played an instrument since high school can rejoin The band's goals as it approaches its 100th anniversary   🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg's Morning News on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information or to get involved with the Monmouth Municipal Band, find them on Facebook.