A Sense of Centerville and Washington Township
Stories about ordinary and extraordinary residents and places in Centerville and Washington Township, Ohio. This podcast explores local history from the perspective of current and past residents.
A Sense of Centerville and Washington Township
Wayne Markworth: "The Centerville Jazz Band"
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Centerville-Washington History
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Wayne Markworth was Director of Bands at Centerville High School for 35 years. He developed the marching band, known nationally as "The Centerville Jazz Band", into a unique and entertaining ensemble that performed an all-jazz format on the field. In 1992 they were the Grand National Champions. Wayne is an active clinician, adjudicator, arranger and trumpet performer and president of the music & consulting business Shadow Lake Music. He is currently adjunct faculty at Wright State University.
How Wayne came to Centerville
Early Musical Influences
Arranging Music for band students
Becoming "The Centerville Jazz Band"
The value of mentors
Active retirement
Special places around town
Still making music
Musical family
Why is Centerville home?