Sunday 4/24- Possible Performance/Rehearsal,
2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 5/1- Spring Concert, 3pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 6/12- Maryland Community Band Festival, Time TBD, Springfield Barn
2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 5/1- Spring Concert, 3pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 6/12- Maryland Community Band Festival, Time TBD, Springfield Barn
Sunday 2/13- Rehearsal 2-4p, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC)
Sunday 2/20- Rehearsal 2-4p, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC)
Sunday 2/27- Rehearsal 2-4p, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC)
Sunday 3/6- Rehearsal 2-4p, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC)
Sunday 3/20- Rehearsal 2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 3/27- Rehearsal 2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 4/3- Rehearsal 2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 4/10- Rehearsal 2-4p, Springfield Barn
Sunday 4/24- Possible Performance/Rehearsal,
2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 5/1- Spring Concert, 3pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 6/12- Maryland Community Band Festival, Time TBD, Springfield Barn
Sunday 2/20- Rehearsal 2-4p, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC)
Sunday 2/27- Rehearsal 2-4p, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC)
Sunday 3/6- Rehearsal 2-4p, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC)
Sunday 3/20- Rehearsal 2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 3/27- Rehearsal 2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 4/3- Rehearsal 2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 4/10- Rehearsal 2-4p, Springfield Barn
Sunday 4/24- Possible Performance/Rehearsal,
2-4p, Location TBD
Sunday 5/1- Spring Concert, 3pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 6/12- Maryland Community Band Festival, Time TBD, Springfield Barn
Mr. Jack Wood -
2021 Harry E. Kight Scholarship recipient
The 2021 Harry E. Kight Music Scholarship is awarded to Mr. Jack Wood.
Jack is a 2021 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Jack has excelled musically playing trumpet and violin, and participated in many ensembles to include marching band, jazz band, concert band, orchestra and glee club. He also is a member of the National Honor Society. Jack has been a member of the Williamsport Community Band for six years.
Jack is a freshman at Lebanon Valley College and is majoring in both music and biology. We wish Jacob the best at Lebanon Valley College and thank him for sharing his musical talent with the Williamsport Community Band for so many years. Congratulations Jack!
Jack is a 2021 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Jack has excelled musically playing trumpet and violin, and participated in many ensembles to include marching band, jazz band, concert band, orchestra and glee club. He also is a member of the National Honor Society. Jack has been a member of the Williamsport Community Band for six years.
Jack is a freshman at Lebanon Valley College and is majoring in both music and biology. We wish Jacob the best at Lebanon Valley College and thank him for sharing his musical talent with the Williamsport Community Band for so many years. Congratulations Jack!
Fall 2021 Rehearsal Schedule
updated 9/14/21
Sunday 9/12- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 9/19-Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 9/26-Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/3- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/10- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/17- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/24- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/31- NO REHEARSAL
Sunday 11/7- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Saint James Brethren Church (SJBC)
Sunday 11/14- Rehearsal 2-4pm, SJBC
Sunday 11/21- Rehearsal 2-4pm, SJBC
Sunday 11/28- NO REHEARSAL
Sunday 12/5- Rehearsal 2-4pm, SJBC
Sunday 12/12- Concert
updated 9/14/21
Sunday 9/12- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 9/19-Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 9/26-Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/3- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/10- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/17- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/24- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/31- NO REHEARSAL
Sunday 11/7- Rehearsal 2-4pm, Saint James Brethren Church (SJBC)
Sunday 11/14- Rehearsal 2-4pm, SJBC
Sunday 11/21- Rehearsal 2-4pm, SJBC
Sunday 11/28- NO REHEARSAL
Sunday 12/5- Rehearsal 2-4pm, SJBC
Sunday 12/12- Concert
Jacob Miner
The 2020 Harry E. Kight Music Scholarship is awarded to Mr. Jacob Miner. Jacob is a senior at Williamsport High School and will graduate in June. Jacob has excelled musically on saxophone, and other instruments, and has participated in many ensembles to include the Williamsport High School Blue Band, the Williamsport Community Band and the Hagerstown Municipal Band. Jacob auditioned and achieved first chair tenor saxophone for the 2020 All State Band, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the concert was canceled. He has also participated in several honor band festivals throughout the years. Jacob will be studying Music Education at Shepherd University in the fall. We wish Jacob the best as he continues to study music to obtain a music education degree. Congratulations Jacob!
Our next fundraising event: THANK YOU to all that came out to the Bonanza! We appreciate your support to the Williamsport Community Band!
Fall Rehearsals starting soon!
When: Sunday, September 22, 2019
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Where: Springfield Barn in Williamsport, MD
Summer Schedule:
June 2, 2-4 pm at Barn (rehearsal for Flag Day ceremony at Red Men June 15)
June 23, 2-4 pm at Barn (rehearsal for Independence Day Celebration)
June 30, 2-4 pm at Barn (rehearsal for Independence Day Celebration)
Summer Performances:
June 15, Noon at Red Men (Flag Day Ceremony and Concert) Band report at 11:30 am
July 4, Time TBA, Byron Memorial Park in Williamsport, MD
June 2, 2-4 pm at Barn (rehearsal for Flag Day ceremony at Red Men June 15)
June 23, 2-4 pm at Barn (rehearsal for Independence Day Celebration)
June 30, 2-4 pm at Barn (rehearsal for Independence Day Celebration)
Summer Performances:
June 15, Noon at Red Men (Flag Day Ceremony and Concert) Band report at 11:30 am
July 4, Time TBA, Byron Memorial Park in Williamsport, MD
L to R: Mr. Brycen Pearl, Mr. Tim Mason, Mr. John Miner, Mr. Bryan Detrow
2018 The Williamsport Community Band was honored to award the Harry E. Kight Music Scholarship to Tim Mason. Tim will graduate from North Hagerstown High School in June 2018. Tim will attend Towson University in the fall and major in Music Education.
Three other outstanding students were awarded money from the Harry E. Kight Scholarship fund this year. Brycen Pearl from Boonsboro High School, class of 2018, will attend West Virginia Wesleyan College in the fall to study music. John Miner from Williamsport High School, class of 2018, will attend Shepherd University to study music. Bryan Detrow from Williamsport High School, class of 2018, will attend West Virginia University to also continue his musical journey by studying music. All four of these fine young men have been integral members of the Williamsport Community Band for many years. We wish you much success in your future endeavors!
Three other outstanding students were awarded money from the Harry E. Kight Scholarship fund this year. Brycen Pearl from Boonsboro High School, class of 2018, will attend West Virginia Wesleyan College in the fall to study music. John Miner from Williamsport High School, class of 2018, will attend Shepherd University to study music. Bryan Detrow from Williamsport High School, class of 2018, will attend West Virginia University to also continue his musical journey by studying music. All four of these fine young men have been integral members of the Williamsport Community Band for many years. We wish you much success in your future endeavors!
Sunday, 9/16: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday, 9/23: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday, 9/30: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Sunday, 10/7: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
SUNDAY, 10/14: WWII CONCERT, TIME TBA, SPRINGFIELD BARN
Sunday, 10/21: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Sunday, 10/28: NO REHEARSAL
Sunday, 11/4: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm---Change your clocks!
Sunday, 11/11: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Sunday, 11/18: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren
Sunday, 11/25: NO REHEARSAL
Sunday, 12/2: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
SUNDAY 12/9: CHRISTMAS CONCERT & JAZZ BAND CONCERT, TIME TBA, WILLIAMSPORT HIGH <-----NOTE VENUE CHANGE
Sunday, 9/23: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn
Sunday, 9/30: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Sunday, 10/7: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
SUNDAY, 10/14: WWII CONCERT, TIME TBA, SPRINGFIELD BARN
Sunday, 10/21: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, Springfield Barn + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Sunday, 10/28: NO REHEARSAL
Sunday, 11/4: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm---Change your clocks!
Sunday, 11/11: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Sunday, 11/18: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren
Sunday, 11/25: NO REHEARSAL
Sunday, 12/2: Rehearsal, 2pm-4pm, St. James Brethren + Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:15pm-5:30pm
SUNDAY 12/9: CHRISTMAS CONCERT & JAZZ BAND CONCERT, TIME TBA, WILLIAMSPORT HIGH <-----NOTE VENUE CHANGE
Concert Band Schedule- Fall 2017
Sunday 9/17: Rehearsal, 2p-4p, Springfield Barn
Sunday 9/24: Rehearsal, 2p-4p, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/1: Rehearsal, 2p-4p, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/8: Rehearsal, 2p-4p, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/15: WWII Concert 3:00 PM, Springfield Barn (Band members report by 2:15, ready to play at 2:30 pm)
Sunday 10/22: Rehearsal, 2p-4p, Springfield Barn
Sunday 10/29: NO REHEARSAL
Sunday 11/5: Rehearsal, 2p-4p, St. James Brethren
Sunday 11/12: Rehearsal, 3p-5p, St. James Brethren
Sunday 11/19: Rehearsal, 2p-4p, St. James Brethren
Sunday 11/26: NO REHEARSAL
Sunday 12/3: Rehearsal 2p-4p, St. James Brethren
Sunday 12/10: Rehearsal 2p-4p, St. James Brethren
Sunday 12/17: CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 3:00 PM (Band members report by 2:15, ready to play at 2:30 pm)
The Williamsport, MD Community Band
20th Annual Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 17, 2017
3:00 PM
Saint James Brethren Church
17718 Lappans Road
Fairplay, MD 21733
20th Annual Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 17, 2017
3:00 PM
Saint James Brethren Church
17718 Lappans Road
Fairplay, MD 21733
About the Director...
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
YOU are invited! Mark your calendars!
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
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
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
Spring Concert
ARCHIVED material
FUNDRAISER: On December 13, 14, 15, 2015, eat at UNO Hagerstown and 20% of your bill will go to the Williamsport, MD Community Band.
(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 & 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
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
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 $
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!
Thank You to everyone that helped make the 2014 Maryland Community Band Day a success!
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)
*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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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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
(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
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
