About the Director...

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Mrs. Mary C. (Susie) Kunkle

​Mrs. Mary C. (Susie) Kunkle

Mrs. Kunkle is retired from the Washington County Public Schools as Music Resource Specialist.  She has 30 years experience in elementary and secondary vocal and instrumental music.  She was the director of bands at Williamsport High School for 13 years, where her concert band, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble and marching band consistently received excellent and superior ratings at national and international festivals.  She also served as a concert band director for student European tours for 15 years.  Mrs Kunkle has served as guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.  

Mrs. Kunkle is a graduate of Frostburg State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education.  Her graduate work was done at Shippensburg University (PA) in Administration and Supervision.

Mrs. Kunkle was the recipent of the Washington County Excellence in Education Award.  She is a member of the Music Educators National Conference and has served two terms as the Western Region President of the Maryland Music Educators Fine Arts Education Advisory Panel.  She has been the recipient of the MMEA Outstanding Music Teacher Award for the Western Region.

Mrs. Kunkle is married to Mr. Noel T. Kunkle.  Mrs. Kunkle is honored to be able to conduct the Williamsport Community Band that is part of a town that is very dear to her.  
  • CANCELED May 28  2:00 - 4:00 PM  Springfield Barn   (summer folders) <---------- CANCELED
  • June 4   2:00 - 5:00 PM Springfield Barn   (review for MD Community Band State Festival & Summer folders)
  • June 10-11 MD Community Band State Festival 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM  (*Help needed from all members for both days.  More details when it becomes available)
  • June 11  WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT - 6:00 PM performance time
  • June 17   WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT - 1:00 PM  Redmen Club Flag Burning Ceremony
  • June 29   WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT Martinsburg War Memorial Park - 7:00 PM
  • July 1   WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT   Emmitsburg Mother Seton Basilica - 7:00 PM
  • July 4 WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT  Independence Day Concert Byron Memorial Park 7:15 PM
  • July 8 (Saturday) WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT   Boonsboro 7:00 PM​

SUMMER SCHEDULE  2017    

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YOU are invited! Mark your calendars!
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​We are proud to host the 2017 Maryland Community Band Festival. Two days of Maryland Community Bands.  Saturday's first band performs at 12:00 NOON, concluding with the last band performing at 5:00 PM.  Sunday's first band performs at 1:00 pm and the last band of the day, Our Williamsport Community Band performing at 6:00 PM. Each band's concert starts at the top of the hour.

MD Community Band Festival on facebook found
​@Mdcommunitybandfestival2017

SPRING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE  2017   All rehearsals 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted

  • February 19  2:00 - 4:00 PM  Saint James Brethren
  • February 26   2:00 - 4:00 PM  Saint James Brethren
  • March 5   NO REHEARSAL
  • March 12  2:00 - 4:00 PM Saint James Brethren
  • March19   2:00 - 4:00 PM Saint James Brethren
  • March 26  2:00 - 4:00 PM Saint James Brethren
  • April 2  2:00 - 4:00 PM Saint James Brethren
  • April 9  2:00 - 4:00 PM Saint James Brethren (load equipment after rehearsal)
  • April 16 NO REHEARSAL (Easter)
  • April 23    2:00 - 4:00 PM  Springfield Barn
  • May 7  2:00 - 4:00 PM   Springfield Barn
  • May 14  CONCERT 3:00 PM  Springfield Barn
  • ​May 21  NO REHEARSAL​​
  Mother's Day Concert
  May 14, 2017 
  3:00 PM
  Springfield Barn
​  Williamsport, MD

YOU ARE INVITED:

Maryland Community Band Day  2016
​(hosted by the Bel Air Community Band

The BACB will host the 2016 Maryland Community Band Day on Sunday, June 12th at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater in Shamrock Park. Bring a chair or blanket and join us for a day of free concerts in the park. Scheduled to perform:

1:00 Baltimore Symphonic Band
2:00 Montgomery Village Community Band
3:00 Olney Community Band 
4:00 Williamsport Community Band
5:00 Rockville Concert Band 
6:00 Columbia Concert Band 
7:00 Bel Air Community Band

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Spring Concert

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FUNDRAISER:  On December 13, 14, 15, 2015, eat at UNO Hagerstown and 20% of your bill will go to the Williamsport, MD Community Band.  
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(download and print the file below and bring it with you to Uno's)
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2015 Summer Concerts:  
Sunday June 7       MARYLAND COMMUNITY BAND FESTIVAL (Columbia MD) Time: TBA Transportation via bus
Saturday June 13  Red Men Flag Burning Ceremony       1:00 concert      (Members report 12:30 pm)
Saturday June 27  Fort Ritchie Concert    Concert 7:00 pm     (Members report 6:30 pm) <--------------- CANCELED
Thursday July 2     Martinsburg War Memorial Park Concert       7:00 pm concert    (Members report 6:30 pm) 
Saturday July 4      Independence Day Concert/Byron Memorial Park 7:00 PM Concert (Members report 6:30 pm)
Saturday July 11    Boonsboro Concert         7:00 pm    (Members report 6:30 pm)  Address: Shafer Park Gazebo 37 Park Drive Boonsboro, MD 21713

Williamsport, MD Community Band
SPRING & SUMMER SCHEDULE 2015

REHEARSALS - SUNDAYS 2:00 - 4:00 PM ST. JAMES BRETHREN CHURCH in Saint James, MD

Sunday February 15
Sunday February 22
Sunday March 1
Sunday March 8
Sunday March 15
Sunday March 22
Sunday March 29
Sunday April 5 <-------------- No Rehearsal - Easter
Sunday April 12 <------------ Target date to move to the Springfield Barn in Williamsport, MD for rehearsals
Sunday April 19
Sunday April 26
Sunday May 3

SUNDAY MAY 10 at 3:00 PM - MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT at Springfield Barn in Williamsport, MD. (Members report 2:00 PM)
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REHEARSALS FOR SUMMER CONCERTS

Sunday May 17
Sunday May 24 <------------- No rehearsal - Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday May 31
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SUMMER PERFORMANCES

Sunday June 7      MARYLAND COMMUNITY BAND FESTIVAL (Columbia MD) Time: TBA Transportation via bus
Saturday June 13  Red Men Flag Burning Ceremony       1:00 concert      (Members report 12:30 pm)
Saturday June 27  Fort Ritchie Concert    Concert 7:00 pm     (Members report 6:30 pm) <--------------- CANCELED
Thursday July 2     Martinsburg War Memorial Park Concert       7:00 pm concert    (Members report 6:30 pm) 
Saturday July 4      Independence Day Concert/Byron Memorial Park 7:00 PM Concert (Members report 6:30 pm)
Saturday July 11    Boonsboro Concert         7:00 pm concert (Members report 6:30 pm)   Address: Shafer Park Gazebo 37 Park Drive Boonsboro, MD 21713

Spring rehearsals start:  When:  Sunday,  2/15/15 
                                                          Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
                                                          Where:  St. James Brethren Church 
                                                                             17718 Lappans Road
                                                                             St. James, MD 21733

Bring yourself, an instrument, and a music stand.  Hope to see you there!
For more information call 301-223-6538

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Thank you to all that attended and supported the Williamsport, MD Community Band Money Bonanza on March 21, 2015 held at the Red Men.


A special thank you to Desert Rose in Williamsport, MD for donating the cupcakes for the event.  They were scrumptious! Please check them out at 42 N. Conococheague Street Williamsport, MD 21795.


We look forward to seeing you again next year!
                                      
                                                                                                            The Williamsport, MD Community Band members

Come Join Us!   $ MONEY BONANZA  $  MONEY BONANZA  $  MONEY BONANZA $

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Our Upcoming Concerts:  

Christmas Concert at Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village
Date:  December 9, 2014
Time:  7:00 pm (Band members report at 6:30 pm)
Where: Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village
8507 Mapleville Road
Boonsboro, MD 21713

Williamsport Community Band Christmas Concert 
Date:  December 14, 2014 
Time:  3:00 pm (Band members report at 2:30 pm)
Where:  St. James Brethren
17718 Lappans Road
St. James, MD 21733

FALL 2014 - 2015 SCHEDULE

*Rehearsals are at:   St. James Brethren                                                     OR:  Springfield Barn
                                             17718 Lappans Road                                                             16 Springfield Lane
                                             St. James, MD 21733                                                             Williamsport, MD 21795

9/21 - Fall rehearsals begin 2-4 Barn
9/28 - Rehearsal  1:00 - 2:30 Barn <------- new time set because of an event in the barn during our regular rehearsal time.
10/5 - Rehearsal 2-4 Barn

10/12 - WWII CONCERT 3:00  Barn <------- PERFORMANCE

10/19 - Rehearsal 2-4 Barn or Church (TBA)
10/26 - Rehearsal 2-4 Barn or Church (TBA)<--------REHEARSAL CANCELED (updated 10/23/14)

11/2 - Rehearsal 2-4 Church
11/9 - Rehearsal 2-4 Church
11/23 - Rehearsal 2-4 Church
11/30 - Rehearsal 2-4 Church  <------------------YES THERE IS REHEARSAL (updated 11/23/14)
12/7 - Rehearsal 2-4 Church  - dress rehearsal for concert
12/9 - FAHRNEY KEEDY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7:00 pm (members report at 6:30 pm) <-------------PERFORMANCE (updated 11/23/14)
12/14 - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 3:00 at the Church  (members report at 2:30 pm) <-------- PERFORMANCE

Williamsport, MD Community Band - Host of the 2014 Maryland Community Band Day
Thank You to everyone that helped make the 2014 Maryland Community Band Day a success!
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2014 rehearsals (May - August)

*Rehearsals are at:   St. James Brethren                                                     OR:  Springfield Barn
                                             17718 Lappans Road                                                             16 Springfield Lane
                                             St. James, MD 21733                                                             Williamsport, MD 21795

Feb.9th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church
Feb.16th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church
Feb.23th - Rehearsal 2-4 Church
Mar. 2nd – Rehearsal 2-4 Church
Mar. 9th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church
Mar.16th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church
Mar.23th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church
Mar. 30th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church

Apr.6th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church or Barn
Apr. 13th – Rehearsal 2-4 Church or Barn

Apr.20th – No Rehearsal Easter

***Thursday Apr. 24th – Rehearsal 7-9 Barn

Sunday Apr. 27th 4:00 Concert at the Basilica in Emmitsburg

May 4th – Rehearsal 2-4 
May 11th – 3:00 PM  Mothers Day Spring Concert Barn/Tribute to Mr. Harry E. Kight <----- to be held at Williamsport High School auditorium (NEW VENUE)

++Our summer schedule is not complete.  We are working on a possible concert in the Summer Music Series in Cumberland, MD. TBA

May 18th – Rehearsal 2-4 Barn  (Summer concert series & Md. Band Festival Prep)
May 25th – Rehearsal 2-4 Barn ( Summer & Fest.prep) NO REHEARSAL TODAY

June 1st – Rehearsal 2-4 Barn (Summer & Fest. Prep)

June 8th – All day festival prep and concerts beginning at 11:00 am. Our concert scheduled last at 8:00 PM @ Springfield Barn

June14th – Flag Burning Ceremonial Concert Red  Men Club 1:00 (Band members be there at 12:30 pm)

***June 28th – Fort Ritchie Independence Day Concert 7:30 WE WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR

July 4th – Williamsport Independence Day Concert Byron Park 7:30 (Band members be there at 7:00 pm)

July 17th - Martinsburg Concert @ War Memorial Park 7:00 pm (added 2/25/14)(Band members be there at 6:30 pm)


July 27th - Summer Sky Festival at Green Grove Gardens 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, PA
Hot Air Balloons, Inflatable Attractions, Sky Divers, Rides, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Music, Family Fun & much more! http://www.summerskyfestival.com  (added 5/25/14)

August

August 21st - Canal Days kick off concert 7:00 Byron Park Harry E. Kight Band Shell (Band members be there at 6:30 pm)  Summer uniform.  Please bring football mania money if you have not already done so. (added 8/4/14) 

 Summer Sky Festival Concert
                                          Date:  Sunday July 27, 2014
                                          Concert time:  7:00 pm  
                                                                               (Gates open at noon.  First band performs at 2:00 pm. WCB report 
                                                                                                           time is 6:30 pm)                
                                          Address:  Green Grove Gardens 
                                              1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, PA

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Date:   Friday July 4, 2014
Time:  7:30 PM (band members report at 7:00 pm)
Address:  Byron Memorial Park in Williamsport, MD 21795
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Exciting news!  SAVE THE DATE  The 2014 Maryland Community Band Festival in Williamsport, MD on June 8, 2014!

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The Williamsport, MD Community Band will host the Maryland Community Band Festival in Williamsport, MD this upcoming summer. The date for the festival is Sunday, June 8, 2014.  More details coming soon.  Mark your calendars for a full day of music entertainment and fun activities for the whole family. Event to be held at the historic Springfield Barn.

The Following Community Bands have agreed to perform in the 2014
Maryland Community Band Day Festival in Williamsport, MD. 

PROGRAM ORDER
11:00 - Olney Concert Band - Olney, MD 
12:00 - Rockville Concert Band - Rockville, MD
1:00 -   Potomac Concert Band - Cumberland, MD
2:00 -   The Baltimore Symphonic Band - Baltimore, MD
3:00 -   The Bel Air Community Band - Bel Air, MD
4:00 -   Hagerstown Municipal Band - Hagerstown, MD
4:45 -   Montgomery Horn Sound
5:00 -   Rohrersville Cornet Band - Rohrersville, MD
6:00 -   Montgomery Village Community Band - Montgomery Village, MD
7:00 -   Columbia Concert Band - Columbia, MD
8:00 -   Williamsport, MD Community Band - Williamsport, MD 

GPS address for the Historic Springfield Barn address:  16 Springfield Lane Williamsport, MD 21795

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If you were not in the area to attend the tribute concert for Mr. Harry E. Kight, you may order a CD of the concert.

To order a CD of the Tribute Concert, please follow the directions on the form. 

If you would like a copy of the form sent to you via email, please email us at  WilliamsportCommunityBand@gmail.com.  Thank you.

*Send information and payment to Greg Latta 134 Frost Ave.  Frostburg, MD 21532.  Please include # of CD sets you are ordering times $15.00 plus $4.00 for shipping for a total of $19.00 per CD set.  A one time, limited production run is all that will be produced, so it is important to order all the copies soon. Orders are due within the next week.
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Mr. Harry E. Kight was the founding director of the Williamsport (Md.) High School “Blue Band,” and over 28 years built the program into a national powerhouse with award-winning concert, marching and jazz ensembles, winning awards throughout the mid-Atlantic region as well as in Texas and Florida.

Mr. Kight, 89, of Deep Creek Lake, MD, and Severna Park, MD, passed away on April 15, 2014, in Severna Park after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
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ARCHIVE / Past Schedules

WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE
(September 2013 through December 2013)

September 22 – 2:00-4:00 –Springfield Barn
September 29 – 200-4:00 – Barn

     
October 6 – 2:00-4:00 – Barn

OCTOBER 13 – 3:00 – WWII CONCERT – SPRINGFIELD BARN

October 20 – 2:00-4:00 – Barn 
October 27 – 2:00-4:00 –  St. James

 
November 3 – 2:00-4:00 – St. James
November 10 – 2:00-4:00 – St. James
November 17 – 2:00-4:00 – St. James
November 24 – 2:00 - 4:00 – St. James

             
December 1 – 2:00-4:00 – St. James

DECEMBER 5 – 6:30 PM – CHRISTMAS CONCERT – FAHRNEY KEEDY

DECEMBER 8 – CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE BASILLICA (canceled due to snow) 
(possible rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013)

DECEMBER 15 – 3:00 – CHRISTMAS CONCERT – ST. JAMES BRETHREN CHURCH







          

2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE

May:             19    2:00 - 4:00 Rehearsal in Springfield Barn
June:             2     2:00 - 4:00 Rehearsal in Springfield Barn

June 9         *PERFORMANCE*  Maryland Community Band Festival - Catonsville, MD
                                                            Performance time:  12:00 pm  (report time:  11:30 am)

June 15        *PERFORMANCE* Flag Burning Ceremony - Williamsport Red Men, Williamsport, MD
                                                           Performance time:  1:00 pm (report time:  12:30 pm)

June 29       *PERFORMANCE* 4th of July Concert - Fort Ritchie, MD
                                                           Performance time:  7:45 pm (report time: 7:15 pm)

June 30     *PERFORMANCE* Kick-Off Concert for the 150th Celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg 
                                                        @ Seaton Hall Basilica Emmitsburg, MD
                                             Performance time:  4:00 pm (report time:  3:00 PM for a short 
                                                                                                rehearsal before event
                                                        Attire for event:       Men Tuxes, black socks/shoes Woman: Long Black pants or skirt, 
                                                                                                white top, black closed toe shoes

July 4          *PERFORMANCE* July 4th Concert in Williamsport, MD @ Byron Memorial Park Gazebo 
                                                          Performance time:   7:45 pm (report time: 7:15 pm)

July 18        *PERFORMANCE*  Martinsburg Concert @ War Memorial Park  
                                       500 N Tennessee Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
                                                           Performance time:  7:00 PM (report time: 6:30 PM)  

August 1     *PERFORMANCE   Williamsport Community Band Jazz Band Concert @ War Memorial Park      
                                                           500 N Tennessee Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
                                                           Performance time:  7:00 pm (report time: 6:30 PM)

August 22    *PERFORMANCE*  Williamsport Canal Days Kick-Off Concert @ Byron Memorial Park Williamsport, MD
                                                               Performance time:  7:00 PM (report time: 6:30 pm)

FALL Schedule 
(Rehearsals in the Williamsport Springfield Barn)

September:             15    2:00 - 4:00   
                                    22    2:00 - 4:00     
                                    29   2:00 - 4:00     
October:                    6     2:00 - 4:00    

October 13     *PERFORMANCE*  World War II Memorial Concert @ Williamsport Springfield Barn
                                                                 Performance time:  3:00 PM (members be there 2:30 pm)

December 15  *PERFORMANCE* Christmas Concert @ St. James Brethren  St. James, MD
                                                                 Performance time:  3:00 PM

May 11, 2014   *PERFORMANCE*  Mother's Day Concert
                                                                 Performance time:  3:00 PM @ Springfield Barn Williamsport, MD

***Big honor for the Town of Williamsport, MD and The Williamsport, MD 
              Community Band!***

Williamsport Community Band Performed on Sunday June 30, 2013, 4pm at Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
 
(Emmitsburg, MD) – On Sunday June 30th at 4pm, the Williamsport Community Band will be performing a special concert at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The 75-member band, under the direction of Susie Kunkle, will be joined by the Metropolitan Detroit Michigan Chorale, under the direction of Pasquale A. Pascaretti.
 
The Williamsport Community Band and the Metropolitan Detroit Michigan Chorale will be showcasing vintage Civil War music. Exactly 150 years before, on June 30, 1863, the Union Army was encamped in Emmitsburg. The Union troops marched to Gettysburg the next day, and engaged the Confederates at the Battle of Gettysburg.
 
The June 30th concert is free, and will be performed inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
 
The concert takes place during the three-day Community Days commemorations of Emmitsburg (June 28-30). The three-day event will include several activities on the grounds of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.   The events will include tours, living historians, Civil War-era venders, and crafts. For more information about the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, see:www.setonheritage.org. The address is: 339 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.