About Pomerado Community Band
Pomerado Community Band was formed in the Spring of 1990. A study conducted by Debbie
Olson was submitted to the City of Poway Department of Community Services. The study
indicated there was strong community interest in favor of formation of a community
band. An organizational meeting was held in February, 1990 and the band began weekly
rehearsals with 20 musicians in attendance on April 30, 1990. The first rehearsal
was directed by Mr. Dean Hickman who continues serving Pomerado Community Band as
Director in addition to his position directing band, orchestra, and teaching the
students at Wangenheim Middle School in San Diego community of Mira Mesa.