In 1958, the Cleveland Society of Danube Swabians’ Brass Band & Posaunenchor was founded by Peter Glatt and Reverend Horst Hoyer. Songs performed consisted primarily of waltzes, polkas, and marches.

The band often played at the Banater Club, Sachsenheim Club, and Gottscheer Club, and after six years, the band had grown to forty-four members. At that time, Glatt entrusted the band to Edmund Siefert and Hans Franz.

In 1967, the Cleveland DSB was invited to perform at the Bundesmusikfest in Sindelfingen, Germany, taking first place honors for an unforgettable performance of Sousa’s “Washington Post.” 156 brass bands were in attendance, and the DSB performed a total of forty-seven concerts in just sixteen days.

Richard Reuding and Hans Noll subsequently took over, as the DSB toured Canada and later performed in Los Angeles.  The band continued onward and upward with Peter Weber. Then, under the direction of Ralph Rehner and Michael Rehner, the band booked a luxurious cruise ship tour of the Caribbean Sea, including performances in the Dominican Republic , San Juan , and Saint Croix .

Continued success followed under the direction of Robert Kozy, Jack Hack, and Michael Sifferman, who served as manager for fourteen years. Most recently, Paul Psota and Roger Radke have organized performances in Detroit , as well as local venues such as the Great Lakes Brewing Company.

As the Cleveland DSB enters into its 50th year, the traditions of Danube Swabian brass bands continue as the DSB performs long standing waltzes, polkas, and marches. Special thanks to all who have supported the Cleveland DSB, past and present!

Officers:

Contact Information:
Phone: (440) 235-2646
Email: see list of officers above
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 38160, 7370 Columbia Road, Olmsted Township, OH  44138   U.S.A.

Future Gigs:

Jun 14 2009 11:00A Tag der Donauschwaben, Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center , Olmsted Township

Jun 19 2009 6:00P German-American Festival, German Central/Deutscher Stadtverband, Parma

Aug 14 2009 6:00P Sommer Oktoberfest, Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center, Olmsted Township

Aug 15 2009 4:00P Sommer Oktoberfest, Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center, Olmsted Township

Aug 16 2009 2:00P Sommer Oktoberfest, Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center, Olmsted Township

Sep 6 2009 4:00P Tentative: Berea Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds , Berea

Sep 25 2009 7:00P Great Lakes Brewing Company Oktoberfest, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Cleveland

Sep 27 2009 11:00A Kirchweihfest, Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center, Olmsted Township