Band Membership

The San Diego Concert Band membership is open to anyone over 18 years of age. There are no performance auditions for new members. Understanding the commitment of young adults to their education, the Band does not typically accept persons less than 18 years of age, except during the summer season. (On the recommendation of their band directors and agreement with the conductor and section principal, high school musicians may participate during the summer season or year-round.)

The Band's membership consists of amateurs, music educators, and professional musicians ranging in age from 18 to well over 70. At its inception, the Band included members aged, "from 18 to 80" and there were a few Pearl Harbor veterans in that cadre. Today, the Band includes approximately 80 musicians, who rehearse once each week and perform two formal concerts, at Kroc Center, and a variety of "in the park" style concerts during the summer season.

The San Diego Concert Band, an all volunteer community band, invites musicians of all ability levels to join its quality performing group. If you have band experience, we have a place for you. Celebrating 19 years of entertaining San Diego residents, this band has an exciting schedule of concerts planned every year. Annual spring and winter concerts are performed currently at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, and a summer series of "concerts in the park" are performed at La Mesa's Harry Griffen Park and Balboa Park. The band frequently features solos, full sections and small ensembles. A wide range of music is performed, from showtunes, movie scores and marches to concert pieces for symphonic band.

Rehearsals are every Thursday, 7-9 pm, in the band room at La Mesa Middle School (4200 Parks Ave, La Mesa 91941) No Audition required - For more information and section availablity, call (866) 248-7670 x7074

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