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 its 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, depicting five classic artworks from the museum's famous collection. In keeping with this theme, Music Director James O'Dell also selected Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. The program includes Of Sailors and Whales by W. Francis 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.

2026–2027 Concert Season

2026–27 Season Poster

The Concord Band announce their 66th season, and James O'Dell's 17th season as Music Director.

The fall concert will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with the theme "Scenes." The exciting program includes Scenes from "The Louvre" by Norman Dello Joio; Pictures at an Exhibition written for piano by Modest Mussorgsky and orchestrated by Maurice Ravel, Of Sailors and Whales by W. Francis McBeth, Ireland: Of Legend and Lore by Robert W Smith; and Iditarod by Robert Buckley. The concert will take place at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord at 7:00 pm and is free with donations requested of $20. Complimentary refreshments will follow the concert.

By popular demand, The Concord Band will again host "Bandemonium!," an innovative and fun concert geared for children, grades K–5, and their families. Hands-on participation is encouraged! The event will be held on Saturday afternoon, November 7th, at 1:00 pm. Advance tickets are available online via ticketstage.com/concordband. 

On December 12, the annual Holiday Pops concert will brighten the spirits of attendees. This year will include selections from The Nutcracker and other dances performed by the Commonwealth Ballet Company. Holiday Pops includes complimentary light refreshments, a sing along, and a special visitor.

The winter concert will be performed on Saturday, March 13, 2027, featuring the World Premiere of a by Boston Composer Jonathan Russell, commissioned for Concord Band by long-time clarinetist and board member Charlie Learoyd. O’Dell will create a concert theme around the new piece and include other works that are sure to please the audience.

Spring Pops on April 9 and 10, 2027, will be special performance on Friday and Saturday evenings to benefit The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden. We will present a full big band in the tradition of the Swing Era. Dance instruction will show audience members how to enjoy this lively music! Advance tickets are available online via ticketstage.com/51walden. 

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.

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Thank you for your support!

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