Reading Community Concert Band

"E pluribus unum"-out of many, one. This enduring motto reflects not only the diversity of the American people but also the rich tapestry of our musical heritage.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Reading Community Concert Band presents American Variations on Sunday, May 10th (Mother’s Day) at 3:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn Street in Reading. Join us for an afternoon of music that explores the influences, traditions and innovators that have shaped the American sound.

Come experience the many variations of who we are!

SOUSA: Sesquicentennial Exposition March

MCGINTY: Kokopelli

PREUNINGER (arr.): Fantasy on an African-American Spiritual

IVES: Variations on “America”

ZDECHLIK: Chorale and Shaker Dance

GOULD: American Salute

PRICE: The Old Boatman

GOTTSCHALK: Souvenir de Porto Rico

GERSHWIN: The Symphonic Gershwin

It's almost time! Join us for our fundraiser at the Mandarin Reading restaurant, 296 Salem Street in Reading, this Friday, April 24th. Remember to print out and bring the flyer to the restaurant, and order anytime during their operating hours (11:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.). 20% of your food and beverage purchases will benefit the RCCB! The fundraiser applies to all eat-in and phone takeout orders only. We hope to see you there!

A SYMPHONY OF SHADOWS!
An afternoon of madness, mayhem, and spooky music for the spooky season, not to mention a world premiere performance!

“March to the Scaffold” from Symphonie Fantastique-Hector Berlioz
"Scenes of Salem"-John Finnegan
POEtic Justice-Roger Cichy
(Music based on the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe-WORLD PREMIERE)
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“Funeral March of a Marionette”-Charles Gounod (as heard on "Alfred Hitchcock Presents")
Medley from "The Phantom of the Opera"-Andrew Lloyd Webber
Selections from "The Nightmare Before Christmas"-Danny Elfman
Selections from the "Harry Potter" films-John Williams

Sunday, October 26th at 3:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church
25 Woburn Street, Reading