The Municipal Band of Allentown

The Municipal Band of Allentown at West Park in 2006 * Photo by Kristin Caddoo

Welcome to the Municipal Band of Allentown's web site. This site is to inform the public of band concerts, events and history. The Schedule of Events will tell you where and when you can see the band in concert. The band is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit group that performs many public concerts throughout the year, most of which are free to the public.

Please bookmark this page and visit it periodically for information.

The Municipal Band is pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting the 2014 National Convention of the Association of Concert Bands, "March Madness in Band City, U.S.A." The event is scheduled for March 26 through 30, 2014 here in Allentown. There will be free nightly concerts by the Host Bands; The Allentown Band, The Macungie Band, The Marine Band, The Municipal Band, The Pioneer Band, and concerts by some of the finest community bands from all over the country. Our guest conductor will be Captain Michelle Rakers, Assistant Director of the United States Marine Band. Miller Symphony Hall will be the site of all concerts.

Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibitor space will be available. Please consider helping our Host Bands create a truly outstanding event. This is an event you will not want to miss! For more information, visit the Convention web site at andante12.org. Thank you and see you in 2014!

The band is planning the 2013 season. Please visit this page for updates. The band begins its 2013 season with the Festival of Bands. Members from all four of Allentown's bands will play in one, unified ensemble. The concert will be held at Dieruff High School at 3 pm on Sunday, February 23. You may check the band's concert schedule and maps & directions links for important details.

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Please visit our Richard F. Hinkle memorial page.