Auburn Community Band
The Auburn Community Band is now celebrating its 28th concert season. Each summer, since 1982, the group has been presenting free outdoor performances every Wednesday evening in downtown Auburn. These concerts take place at Festival Plaza on Main Street, one block south of Great Falls Plaza. The group's weekly programs are scheduled for June 17 through August 26. Concert times are 7:00 to 8:15 p.m., and ample free parking is available in the parking garage across the street. In case of inclement weather, performance will take place inside the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, located one block North, in Great Falls Plaza.
 Conductor and Director Milt Simon first organized the community band during the winter of 1981. Some 15-20 area residents participated that first year. Most of these individuals had not played their instruments since their high school days 30-40 years ago. Simon named the group the Auburn Community Band and, for the first several seasons, audiences at their summer concerts numbered from 50 to 100 people.
Today, the organization averages 50 volunteer musicians (actual number varies from season to season) ranging in age from their teens to their 80's. Band members reside in many different cities and towns, representing approximately 14 central and southern Maine communities. Their summer outdoor concerts typically attract an average of 400 people every week, and each 75-minute performance offers a different program of music that always include well-known songs which are popular with both young and old.
We are gearing up for our Summer Concerts!
Come hear us play your favorite tunes! |
AUBURN COMMUNITY BAND
