Join the Amherst Community Band and Be Part of Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

The Amherst Community Band is inviting musicians of all ages, both amateur and professional, to help celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary. The music will be a mix of historical selections, such as American Civil War Fantasy, American River Songs, Songs about Kentucky, Fanfare for the Common Man, as well as traditional patriotic selections, such as Stars and Stripes Forever, Washington Post, and America the Beautiful. There will also be music to celebrate our heritage such as Lift Every Voice and Sing, and music by Duke Ellington, which will help our audiences appreciate the unique rich American culture we are a part of.

The first concert will be held at Sweetser Park on June 27. It will be sponsored by the Amherst Historical Society.
On July 3, Amherst Recreation will sponsor a large festive carnival-like celebration ending with fireworks at U Mass’McGuirk Alumni Stadium .The band will be featured, performing the same type of American music.

Playing in the Amherst Community Band is free. These two concerts will be conducted by Dave Morris with Lexie Black assistant conductor. Rehearsals begin Monday, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at UMass’ George N. Parks Marching Band Building on 110 Grinnell Rd. Please fill out the form which is found on the website: amherstband.orgIt will say “Join Us” and sign up.

Playing in the Amherst Community Band will bring pleasure to both the musician as well as the community audiences. We’re hoping many new members will join.