Emeritus

The BBC is their Legacy

During the first 25 years, we saluted those who gave so much to make the Brass Band of Columbus legendary. More than forty years on, it has been quite a journey with fantastic, talented, and dedicated members.

Upon the retirement of Founder Dr. Paul Droste, the BBC has conferred the title “Emeritus” on those members who have given so much to our rich legacy and continued success. Of course, Dr. Droste is the first recipient of “Director Emeritus.”

As a tribute to Founder Dr. Paul Droste, one member was initially selected annually to receive the Dr. Paul Droste Founder’s Award and to be conferred Emeritus. The following is the list of Emeritus members to date:

• 2004 – Dr. Paul Droste
• 2005 – Paul E. Bierley
• 2006 – Les Susi
• 2007 – William Weltzheimer (posthumous award)
• 2008 – Ray Spillman
• 2009 – Jules Duga
• 2010 – Ray Castle
• 2016 – Gary Tirey (deceased April 1, 2017)