Fall Concert: Scenes

2026 Fall Concert Poster

Hear the music inspired by art
See the art that inspired the music

Saturday, October 24, 7 pm.
The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden, Concord.

The Concord Band presents our fall concert, entitled "Scenes" after the suite, Scenes from the Louvre, written for band by composer Norman Dello Joio. Dello Joio adapted his original score from a television documentary about the famous museum, depicting five classic artworks from the museum's collection. In keeping with this theme, Music Director James O'Dell also selected Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. The program also includes Of Sailors and Whales by W. Franci McBeth, inspired by Herman Melville's iconic novel, Moby Dick. The program also features Iditarod by Robert Buckley, evoking the epic adventure of the Alaskan dog sled race, and Ireland: Of Legend and Lore by Robert W. Smith. A multimedia presentation will accompany the music.

Admission is free with $20 donation requested. Light refreshments will be served at a reception after the concert.

It's Been Another Great Season!

Concord Band was proud to:

• Premiere 2 new commissions
• Sponsor a Child for Sing Me A Story Foundation
• Create a Musical Concert Experience for Children
• Play at the John Philip Sousa High School Honor Band Concert
• Start Indoor Summer Band Concert Series at 51 Walden
• Feature Small Ensembles at a Fruitlands Concert
• Livestream 4 Concerts

Thank you for joining us on our musical journey! We appreciate all members of our community—including our audience.

In recent years, we’ve taken big steps to expand and elevate our programming—from the energetic Bandemonium concert, to live streaming our 51 Walden performances, purchasing and performing new works, to welcoming guest soloists, and performing newly-commissioned works. These efforts have enriched our concerts, grown our audience, and kept The Concord Band at the forefront of community music-making.

But none of this happens without you.

The Band’s ticket revenue and donations at our concerts pay for only 25% of our annual expenses. Member donations as well as those from patrons and friends are the backbone of our organization’s success and continued viability.

Now that we are in our final month of the fiscal year, we ask that you consider making a contribution by August 31st. Every dollar makes a difference, and every donor strengthens our future.

PayPal Donation

Thank you for your support!

You can also make a donation on the Band’s website.

Sounds of Summer

Concord Band has lots of musical options this summer!

Air-conditioned indoor seating at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center

Thurs June 25 7:15 pm

Born in the USA

Thurs July 16 7:15 pm >MOVED to Fruitlands Museum<

Boston Liberties

Free, donations gratefully accepted.

Pack a picnic and enjoy the sunset at Fruitlands Museum

Thurs July 2 7:15 pm >CANCELED<

Quarter Millenium Celebration

Thurs July 9 7:15 pm

Born in the USA

Thurs July 16 7:15 pm >NEW DATE<

Boston Liberties

Thurs July 23 7:15 pm

A Little Night Music, 

featuring Concord Band small ensembles

Join us on the concert lawn this summer as the Concord Band returns to the Fruitlands Outdoor Stage for its 41st season of live music. Bring a picnic, enjoy stunning sunset views, and settle in for an evening of timeless tunes performed by a 65-member ensemble representing 40 area towns. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and your favorite picnic fare - there’s plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the evening. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Limited seating is available on the patio. Both the patio and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

$10/non-members, $5/members, children under 6 free. To buy tickets in advance, see the Trustees website. If inclement weather, check the site for cancellations.

Celebrate Independence Day at Picnic in the Park

Sat July 4 3:00 pm

Quarter Millennium Celebration >NEW VENUE<
Due to Heat Advisory, this concert will be held indoors at 51 Walden.

Free, donations gratefully accepted.

John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band at Mechanics Hall, Worcester

Weds July 15 7:00 pm

Boston Liberties

The Concord Band will perform an introductory program. $20/adults, $15/students and seniors