The Findlay Civic Band will kick off its 55th season, gathering for the first rehearsal of the year from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. The rehearsal will take place in the band room of the Egner Fine Arts Center at The University of Findlay.

Jack Taylor, professor of music at UF, will direct the group, which will meet consecutively on Tuesday evenings in preparation for the concerts at Riverside Park on July 12, 19 and 26.

All interested and capable performers are welcome. Some musical instruments are available for loan. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, contact Jack Taylor, UF director of bands, at jtaylor@findlay.edu or at 419-434-4573.