Holiday Band Concert

The Chelmsford Community Concert Band will be ringing in the season at their annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 14th, at 2pm at McCarthy Middle School in Chelmsford. This year’s program includes a musical accompaniment to the beloved poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Dawson’s soaring arrangement of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” a medley of tunes from the Overture to The Muppet Christmas Carol, and everyone’s favorite can’t-miss tunes. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate.&nbsp; Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families.&nbsp; There will also be a fundraising raffle of fun seasonal items and baked goods available for an additional donation. The Chelmsford Community Band has a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.&nbsp; They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council and your donations.&nbsp; Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or BlueSky, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

McCarthy Middle School

Holiday Jazz Concert

The Chelmsford Community Band jazz ensemble’s traditional Holiday Pops concert is back, swinging you into the season on December 5th at 7pm at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts.&nbsp; Enjoy a jazzy take on the holiday favorites and the famed cocktails at the cash bar.&nbsp; Admission is $20 at the door for adults, and $10 for seniors or children. The Chelmsford Community Band has a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.&nbsp; They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council and your donations.&nbsp; Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or BlueSky, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Chelmsford Center for the Arts

Spring Concert

The two ensembles of the Chelmsford Community Band are joining together again for their annual joint Spring performance at 2pm on Sunday, June 1, at the Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center.&nbsp; The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Art Bakopolus, will bring a program of lively jazz and swing standards, and the Concert Band, under the direction of Eric Linsner, will be celebrating the sounds of New Orleans with music inspired by Cajun folk songs, New Orleans jazz traditions, and a medley from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog.&nbsp; Admission to these community concerts is always free, but the band greatly appreciates donations that cover their expenses and make it possible to rent rehearsal space and buy music.&nbsp; Suggested donations are $10 for an individual or $20 for a family. Having recently celebrated its golden anniversary, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.&nbsp; They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council, other local towns, and your donations.&nbsp; Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or BlueSky, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center

Holiday Concert with the Chelmsford Community Band

Get your holiday cheer properly established with the Chelmsford Community Concert Band at their annual holiday concert Sunday, December 15th, at 2pm at McCarthy Middle School. This year’s program includes the requisite favorites like Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and the magnificently powerful “Russian Christmas Music” by Alfred Reed, but there are also multiple pieces that switch things up.&nbsp; The band will be casting familiar songs into a minor key with Lovrien’s “Minor Alterations,” mashing them up in “Stars and Stripes for Christmas,” and casting them into a New Orleans jazz feel with “A New Orleans Nutcracker Suite.” This performance also features stunning vocal solos and is not to be missed. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate.&nbsp; Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families.&nbsp; There will also be a fundraising raffle of fun seasonal items and baked goods available for an additional donation. Having recently celebrated its golden anniversary, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 60-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.&nbsp; They are supported by grants from the Mass Cultural Council, local towns, and your donations.&nbsp; Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or BlueSky, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Spring Community Band Concert

The Chelmsford Community Band will be in tune with the joyous birdsong welcoming this spring season on Sunday, May 5, in their annual Spring Concert that combines the talents of the Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble.&nbsp; This concert also features the true star of the day: the annual basket raffle fundraiser.&nbsp; Sections of the band, local crafters, and the businesses of the greater Chelmsford region have donated many fun things attendees can win.&nbsp; Look for the band’s social media presence for sneak peaks.&nbsp; The concert starts at 2pm this Sunday at Chelmsford’s McCarthy Middle School, and the raffle will take place during intermission. The Concert Band, directed by Eric Linsner, will present a program inspired by Latin dance and themes.&nbsp; The Jazz Band, led by Art Bakopolus, will present swing and jazz numbers and feature Anita Wood and Karen Welling as vocalists. Admission to this concert is free, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue its work as a 501(c)3 nonprofit bringing music to the greater Chelmsford area.&nbsp; Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families.&nbsp; If you come hungry, there will be a table of baked goods you can take home for an additional donation. Having recently celebrated its golden anniversary, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 65-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.&nbsp; They provide indoor concerts throughout the year, perform at Chelmsford’s Independence Day Festival, and can be seen on Chelmsford Common Tuesday nights in July and August.&nbsp; They are supported by multiple Mass Cultural Council grants, including one for Cultural Sector Recovery.&nbsp; Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter/X, and find them on the web at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com" target="_blank">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Classical Winter Concert

Winter in New England is not for the faint-hearted, but Robert Frost wrote, “Yet all the precedent is on my side: / I know that winter death has never tried / The earth but it has failed,” and he asserted that by April, nothing will be left white.&nbsp; In the meantime, forget about the cold season and enjoy a concert by the Chelmsford Community Concert Band, which will be performing at 2pm on Sunday, March 10, at the Chelmsford High School’s Performing Arts Center.&nbsp; The program they will present is varied and broad, including two marches composed 100 years apart, memorial music celebrating the joy of a life well lived, a fantastic latin flute duet, and selections from the Sound of Music. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate.&nbsp; Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families.&nbsp; If the concert leaves you peckish, they will have a table of baked goods you can take home for an additional donation. Having recently celebrated its golden anniversary, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 65-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.&nbsp; They are supported by multiple Mass Cultural Council grants, including one for Cultural Sector Recovery.&nbsp; Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com" target="_blank">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Community Holiday Concert

Can’t have cheer without Sleigh Ride? The Chelmsford Community Band has you covered.  Ring in the holiday season with them as the concert band performs classical seasonal favorites on Sunday, December 10th, at 2pm at McCarthy Middle School. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate.  Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families.  There will also be a fundraising raffle of fun seasonal items and baked goods available for an additional donation. Having recently celebrated its golden anniversary, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 60-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.  They are supported by multiple Mass Cultural Council grants, including one for Cultural Sector Recovery.  Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Jazz Holiday Pops

The Chelmsford Community Band jazz ensemble’s traditional Holiday Pops concert is back, swinging you into the season on December 8th at 7pm at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts.  Enjoy a jazzy take on the holiday favorites and the famed cocktails at the cash bar.  Admission is $20 at the door for adults, $10 for seniors or children. Having recently celebrated its golden anniversary, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 60-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972.  They are supported by multiple Mass Cultural Council grants, including one for Cultural Sector Recovery.  Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Ring in the season with the Chelmsford Community Concert Band as they present a program guaranteed to fire up your holiday spirit. Led by director Eric Linsner, they will close out their 50th year of performing for Chelmsford’s community members with a festive concert at 2pm on Sunday, December 11, at the Chelmsford Senior Center at 75 Groton Road in North Chelmsford.   This year’s concert will feature a solo vocal performance by Emily Caissie, a junior from Tyngsboro High School, and select songs performed jointly with the Carlisle Community Chorus. The Carlisle Community Chorus is directed by Amanda Kern and is in its 12th year. The band members will also share holiday sweets, baked goods, and drinks throughout the show. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy live music together in a relaxed atmosphere. Admission is always free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help support expenses like the band’s rehearsal space and sheet music purchases. Suggested donations at the door are $10 for children and seniors and $20 for others. The Chelmsford Community Band has a 60-piece Concert Band and a 20-piece Jazz Ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians and they have been bringing live musical performances to this community for 50 years. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

Chelmsford Senior Center

On Friday, December 9th, at 7pm, the Chelmsford Community Band’s Jazz Ensemble will perform at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts, located on North Road.  Under the direction of Arthur Bakopolus, the Jazz Ensemble will put on a program featuring vocalists Anita Wood and Brian Henderson and will play a wide variety of your Christmas favorites, old and new. Tickets are available at the door and are $20 for adults and $10 for children and seniors.  And the perennial favorite, the cash bar, will be open for the event. The Chelmsford Community Band has a 60-piece Concert Band and a 20-piece Jazz Ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians and they have been bringing live musical performances to this community for 50 years.  Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and find them online at <a href="http://www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com">www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com</a>.

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