About Us

History

The Hamilton County Community Band (HCCB) was formed on February 25, 2018 with a meeting between Brian Swart, Eric Thornbury and Marc Feeney. These three men saw a need for a true community band in Hamilton County.

Our mission is to have a “FUN” atmosphere that is inviting to all musicians. HCCB is a year around band that rehearses Sunday evenings at Noblesville High School.

Conductor

Brian Swart is a native of Atlanta, Indiana. He received his bachelor’s degree in music from Ball State University in 2006, where he studied trombone under John Seidel. While at Ball State, Brian played bass trombone in the Wind Ensemble and Studio Jazz Ensemble. He was also Drum Major of the “Pride of Mid-America” Marching Band.

He is currently the President of the Hamilton Heights Band Boosters and Director of the Hamilton County Community Band. Past adventures include, Director of the Lapel Community Band, band staff for Daleville, Columbia City, Noblesville, Hamilton Heights, and Lapel. His professional memberships include the Indiana Music Educators Association and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Brian resides in Cicero, Indiana with his wife Melissa (flute) and his youngest son Ethan (trumpet and Junior at Hamilton Heights High School). His oldest son Noah is a percussionist and Sophomore at Indiana State University. His step-son James is a percussionist and a recent graduate of Hanover College. Brian works as a Technology Manager for IGT Indiana working on behalf of the State Lottery Commission of Indiana (Hoosier Lottery).

Advisory Council

Matt Bays

Toni Bays

Terri Cassel

Nancy Cushman

Jeff Dick

Marc Feeney

Carl Hungerford

Susan Hungerford

Rich Jeffries

Michael Kieffer

Theresa Mason

Joe Poio

Reagan Ringvelski

Mark Sands

David Stowers

Brian Wuerch

Guest Conductors

Eric Thornbury

Marc Feeney

Joe Poio

Sean Sumwalt

Mark Sands

Mel Carpenter

Sabin Martinez