our Mission
It is the mission of the Raleigh Concert Band to share our life-long passion for wind band music with the community, through quality public performances and outreach.
Raleigh Concert Band
History
The organization, initially known as The Raleigh Community Band, began rehearsing in September 1978 in a small building at Jaycee Park, thanks to partial support from the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department.
Starting with a modest group of about 30 musicians under founding Director Dick Southwick, the band has grown to over 70 volunteer brass, woodwind, and percussion players, capable of performing a full range of concert band literature.
In the early 1990s, the Band’s Board of Directors decided to change the name to The Raleigh Concert Band, marking its evolution into the established ensemble it is today.
our repertoire
The Band library has a wide repertoire from J. S. Bach to Lady Gaga. The music for each concert is tailored to keep both the audience and the musicians entertained.
For its many years of performances at the historic North Carolina State Capital’s Annual Fourth of July celebration and the Annual Governor’s Tree Lighting, the Band received the honorary title of “The State Capitol Band.”
our members
We have over 70 members, and they all come from a variety of backgrounds and professions, including teachers, doctors, engineers, computer specialists, and retirees. While some members have formal training or degrees in instrumental music, most members simply enjoy playing their instruments, performing for audiences, having fun with their fellow musicians, and enjoying the mutual satisfaction of performing great music at high levels of accomplishment.
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