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 As was previously announced ( https://theallentownband-americasoldest.blogspot.com/2024/05/ron-demkee-honored-as-acb-outstanding.html ) Ron was honored as one of two recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Conductor Award by the ACB. Ron received his plaque during our "Americans We" concert on November 17, 2024, presented by Chris Wilhjelm, the ACB Outstanding Conductor Award Selection Committee Chair, as the band rose with the audience to applaud Ron's decades of service.

  The Allentown Band is sporting a NEW WEBSITE! Going to allentownband.com or www.allentownband.com should  take you to the new site. If you happen to have bookmarked something like www.allentownband.com/home.html, then please revise our bookmark! The new website has almost all of the existing content. The schedule page is taking on a new format. Please send us any comments, suggestions, corrections to webmaster@allentownband.com.

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. 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 Heroes.

  The Allentown Band is pleased and proud to share the news that  The Allentown Band has been named   Second Place Winner in the 2024 American Prize  national competition in the Community Band Division.  There was a tie for 2nd place with the Cleveland Winds, Lakewood, OH and the East Texas Chamber Winds, Miami, FL.  First Place went to the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble (SJAWE), Egg Harbor Township, NJ.  There was also a tie for Third Place with- Big River Brass Band, LaClaire, IA and Arizona Winds, Littleton, CO.  Congratulations to all the Finalists and Winners of this year's competition! Previously, the Allentown Band earned: 2020: 3rd Place, American Prize, Community Band Division 2020: Finalist for The Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the performance of American music 2021: 2nd Place, American Prize, Community Band Division 2023: Finalist, American Prize, Community Band Division A complete listing of 2024 winners can be found on the American ...

  This year marks the 125th anniversary of Miller Symphony Hall. The Allentown Band has been honored to be a featured part of this year's celebration, starting with the recent "Sousa" concert. Still to come are the annual Family Concert and Salute to Veterans/Holiday Concert, both of which are just around the corner. Enjoy this brief Miller Symphony Hall history video.

Did you know that the original Sousaphone was built by the JW Pepper Company in 1895? It will be on display at the Allentown Band's SOUSA CONCERT at 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Miller Symphony Hall. For an informative look at the history behind this amazing instrument, visit   this entertaining YouTube video. 2024 marks the 125th Anniversary of Allentown's Miller Symphony Hall. The SOUSA BAND played in the hall that was then known as The Lyric Theatre on four occasions (1900, 1908, 1910, and 1920.) The Allentown Band will replicate a typical concert played by Sousa and his Band during those years. Tickets On Sale at  Miller Symphony Hall Website