The long-time director of the Pella City Band is stepping down after the group’s final concert of the year.

Dick Redman is retiring after 36 years of leading the municipal band that performs after every Thursdays in Pella. Redman was recognized by Mayor Jim Mueller with a proclamation at Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Redman will conduct the city band for the final time at the final Thursdays in Pella at 8 p.m. tomorrow on the Tulip Toren.