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Subscribe to the New Event Calendar

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By now you probably have noticed the new event calendar on the band's schedule page. This new format provides more information along with photos in an updated format.  If you are a Google Calendar user, you may already have added our shared Google Calendar to your own Google Calendar. Going forward, the Google Calendar is NOT going to be maintained. Instead, anyone can subscribe to the new calendar. Not only can it be integrated into Google Calendar, but users of iCalendar, Outlook and others also can add the new calendar. Here's now: From allentownband.com, select Schedule Scroll to the bottom of the event list and select "View Calendar" The new page shows an expanded list, and includes options to view by month, day, etc. Simply scroll down to the bottom of the expanded list. Near the bottom of the page there is a "Subscribe to Calendar" button: Click on "Subscribe to Calendar" Choose an appropriate option from the displayed list. For example, if ...
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UPCOMING CONCERTS!

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  The Allentown Band is pleased and excited to announce these upcoming programs: In September, the band presents a joint concert with the Salvation Army New York Staff Band to benefit the Salvation Army's relieve efforts in fire-ravaged southern California. Joint Benefit Concert with the Salvation Army New York Staff Band September 5, 2025, Miller Symphony Hall https://millersymphonyhall.org/event/sounds-of-hollywood/ In November, our annual Youth Concerts also are presented as a family concert: Universe at an Exhibition Family Concert November 1, 2025, Miller Symphony Hall https://millersymphonyhall.org/event/the-universe-at-an-exhibition/ And also in November, we salute all veterans and welcome the holiday season. For the first time ever, this is a joint concert with the Bach Choir of Bethlehem! Americans We Tribute to Veterans Holiday Concert, November 19, 2025, Miller Symphony Hall https://millersymphonyhall.org/event/americans-we-tribute-to-veterans-holiday-concert/
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MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!

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Each year, as part of the band's community outreach, we welcome up to 50 talented area high school musicians to join us, playing a "Side-by-Side" program. The Allentown Band is very excited to announce that the 2025 Side-by-Side Concert, Sunday May 4th at Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown,  features the music of John Williams.  Many of the selections for this program have been recorded by the band on Volume 31 of the "Our Band Heritage" series. Some of these can be heard on the our YouTube channel, John Williams Playlist . We welcome Lt. Colonel Michael Hoerber, Director of Operations of The USAF Band as Guest Conductor, and Master Sgt. Michael Brest, Trumpet Soloist, The USAF Band, as Guest Soloist. Lt. Colonel Michael Hoerber Master Sgt. Michael Brest The program features a wide variety of John Williams music for movies, such as Raiders of The Lost Ark, Superman, and of course Star Wars, along with stirring patriotic music like Liberty Fanfare and Summon the Her...
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Youth and Family Concert Announced - The Universe at an Exhibition

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  Allentown Band presents The Universe at an Exhibition Saturday, November 01, 2025, 2:00 pm ALLENTOWN BAND 2025 FAMILY CONCERT Ronald Demkee, conductor Jose Francisco Salgado, PhD, astronomer The “Universe at an Exhibition” consists of a live performance of “Pictures at an Exhibition” by the Allentown Band, accompanied by a high-definition science film produced specifically for Mussorgsky’s masterwork. The presentation connects astronomy, photography, and music to enhance understanding. The Award-Winning Film features images, animations, and science visualizations from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), as well as historical illustrations aimed to inspire audiences to encourage them to learn more about the music and the universe. The performance includes an introduction by Dr. Salgado about the music, science and creative process involved in creating the film. This program is also being presented to students from area...
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Jazz Appreciation Month

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The Allentown Band celebrates JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH "JAM" in a concert  at 3:00 pm, Sunday, April 6th at Springhouse Middle School, 2010 Springhouse Rd, Allentown. Free. With our guests, the Parkland High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jason Lerew and featured Allentown Band trumpet soloists Dave Sendef and George Pierce. This concert is FREE! Concert bands might not come to mind immediately for jazz, but many classics of jazz have been arranged for concert bands. Our program includes an arrangement by Sammy Nestico, US Air Force and Marine veteran, where he arranged music for the United States Air Force Band (1950–1963), as well as leading the Glenn Miller Army Air Corps dance band, which would later become known as the Airmen of Note . In 1963, he joined the Marines and became chief arranger of the United States Marine Band, where he served under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. After leaving the military Nest...
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