The group took its original name from the ox bow bend of the Ohio River that separates the cities of Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky.
Its members are non-professional post-high school players from southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeastern Illinois.
This diverse group is brought together by their common interest in making and sharing high quality brass music.
The youth band runs its main season during the first half of spring semester and is open to high school students.
In 2022, the high school youth band held its fourth spring season and is exploring adding back in the summer session.