In 1998, The Lion Rampant Accordion Band celebrated its 20th Anniversary. A Reunion Committee was formed, and a big party was planned. Many attempts were made to find as many past members as possible. We were able to reunite with our guests: past & present members and their families totaled around 150 people in attendance.
In preparation of the event display posters were made, trophies and awards were brought in, streamers were hung, and a couple hundred red yellow and black balloons were blown up...with good old fashioned hot air!!
A secret was kept from the Band Director, Harold Cromwell during all the planning of this event. He was surprised that evening when a band member, Dione, took control of the microphone. She spoke for the band in thanking Harold for all his time and efforts regarding the band. The music then cued up and she sang Mariah Carey's song "HERO". At the end of the dedication, a video camera was presented to him in appreciation for 20 years of work.
The whole reunion party went very well, and a great time was had by all!!
The current band members played a few of the newer tunes for the audience.