The Roseburg German Band is a fourteen member group dedicated to playing German music and making people happy. A typical performance of this group will include waltzes, polkas, schottisches, and marches. Much of the music you hear has been purchased directly from Germany.

The group has been actively performing since 1955, and has been heard over the years in a wide variety of venues. These include birthday parties, wedding celebrations, wakes, wine festivals, art festivals, and Oktoberfests. In 2001, the band recorded a CD entitled OLD COMRADES which includes many of the members favorite songs.

For more information on the band or purchasing an ‘OLD COMRADES’ CD, please contact the Director, John Ferguson, below.

The 2011 scheduled playing dates are

* June 18, 2011- Kruse Farms- 1:00-3:00 P.M.

* June 26, 2011- Umpqua Valley Art Festival- 2:00-4:00 P.M.

* September 10, 2011- McMenamins Roseburg Station Oktoberfest

* September 17, 2011- Kruse Farms- 1:00-3:00 P.M.

* October 1, 2011- Elkton Oktoberfest- Elkton, Oregon

* October 8, 2011- Illahee Restaurant Oktoberfest 6:00-8:00

* October 22, 2011- Faith Lutheran Church Smorgasbord

* October 28, 2011- Drain Performing Arts Oktoberfest- Drain, Oregon

John Ferguson is the director of the band. While completing his undergraduate music studies at the University of Oregon, John had the privilege of studying International Music Education at a teacher's college in Germany. During this year of study, he was able to visit many pubs and beer halls, and get a real feel for the true 'Bavarian' style of musical entertainment.

Click on name to e-mail the director -- John Ferguson

Phone -- 541-672-6003

Band members