# Capitol City Band Association > Two Bands, One Mission ## Posts - [Deb Kabler helps celebrate VFW Band's 75th anniversary](https://ccbamadison.org/deb-kabler-helps-celebrate-vfw-bands-75th-anniversary/): Band member Deb Kabler was recently featured in a Wisconsin State Journal article. Thank you, Deb, for your service to CCBA! https://madison.com/news/local/article_132d8745-74e2-4309-a404-91fdc4eef7e4.html - [Meet Sound Man Wes Cash](https://ccbamadison.org/meet-sound-man-wes-cash/): The Capital City Band is privileged to benefit from Wes Cash’s audio skills at our summer concert series! Learn more about his successful career in this article for Madison 365 by Nicholas Garton. - [CCB Schedule Summer 2025](https://ccbamadison.org/ccb-schedule-summer-2025/): View the full calendar - [Community Impact](https://ccbamadison.org/community-impact/): We are thrilled to have enthusiastic audience members at our summer concerts like residents from All Saints Neighborhood! See their post here. - [Governor's Commendation](https://ccbamadison.org/governors-commendation/): On August 19, 2024, Jim Latimer was honored with a Certificate of Commendation from Tony Evers, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, for his 44 years of service with the Capitol City Band Association. - [Mayoral Proclamation](https://ccbamadison.org/mayoral-proclamation/): On August 15, 2024, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway was our honored guest at the Capitol City Band concert. She issued a Mayoral Proclamation declaring that date as James Latimer Day in the city of Madison, Wisconsin. See Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Instagram post - [News coverage of Jim Latimer's illustrious tenure with the CCBA](https://ccbamadison.org/news-coverage-of-jim-latimers-illustrious-tenure-with-the-ccba/): Madison 365: Bandleader Jim Latimer will celebrate 90th birthday as Capitol City Band kicks off 56th season on ThursdayJune 25, 2024 Madison Magazine: Capitol City Band’s season kicks off with a twist — a very special birthdayJune 5, 2024 Wisconsin State Journal: Jim Latimer has a ‘never-ending crusade’ to share music with MadisonJune 5, 2023 The Chippewa Herald: Jim Latimer leads Capitol City Band to make music accessibleJune 5, 2023 Madison Living History Project: COVID-19 Story by James LatimerDecember 8, 2020 Inclusive Excellence at UW-Madison: Percussive Arts Society Lifetime Achievement AwardFebruary 18, 2018 Congratulations, and thank you, Jim! ## Pages - [America 250 Celebration](https://ccbamadison.org/home-page/america-250-celebration/) - [Give to CCBA](https://ccbamadison.org/give/): We rely on the Friends of the CCBA to ensure the future of the VFW Band and the Capitol City Band! Contributions in any amount are accepted. Why give to CCBA? The Capitol City Band Association has been bringing free live music to Madison since 1950! Through our summer concerts at Rennebohm Park and performances in retirement communities and healthcare centers, we reach people of all ages and backgrounds, celebrating America’s rich heritage and diversity. Your generous donation helps us continue this mission, ensuring that we can keep enriching lives through music. Join us in keeping the music going! 🎶 […] - [Events Calendar](https://ccbamadison.org/calendar/): Countdown to CCB’s 2026 Summer Season: - [Posts](https://ccbamadison.org/posts/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ccbamadison.org/faq/): Can anyone join the VFW Volunteer Band? Yes, anyone who plays a band instrument can play with the VFW volunteer band. Typically we play weekly, September through May. We try to rehearse the first 2 Mondays, and play concerts the latter 2 Mondays of the month (with some variations as needed). Contact us if you’re interested in joining! Where does the VFW band rehearse? VFW Post 1318 Club2740 Ski LaneMadison, WI 53713 Who plays in the Capitol City Band? The Capitol City Band is by audition only. Currently there are no openings. We encourage anyone wishing to be on a […] - [Contact Us](https://ccbamadison.org/contact-us/): Thanks for your interest in the CCBA! For online and mail-in donations, see this page. For other inquiries, contact us through this form to get in touch. - [Gallery](https://ccbamadison.org/gallery/): CCBA: Making lives better, one note at a time - [Our History](https://ccbamadison.org/our-history/): The Capitol City Band Association brings free live music to Dane County, celebrating America’s heritage and diversity through performances that reach people of all ages and cultures. Through our longstanding community partnerships, we help make music accessible to everyone. The association fundraises to support all concert activities and has a no-debt policy. The two bands with one mission can only play concerts because of supporters and believers like you. The Capitol City Band Association was established as a 501(c)3 organization in 1979; contributions are tax deductible. The Bands The Capitol City Band, established in 1969, is a professional (reading) concert […] - [Home Page](https://ccbamadison.org/): Capitol City Band Association Two Bands, One Mission Making a difference through music since 1950 - [Privacy Policy](https://ccbamadison.org/privacy-policy/): Effective date: October 28, 2024 This privacy notice discloses the privacy practices for ccbamadison.org. This policy applies solely to information collected by this website. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. 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