Live or Live Streaming - Upcoming Concerts

Several upcoming Allentown Band concerts are available FREE online:


While we'd really be honored by your in-person attendance, our Hallowe'en program, with guests soloist Dr. Joseph Murray, saxophone, is streaming on the Christ Church YouTube page. This program features plenty of ghoulish music, such as "March to the Scaffold" by Berlioz, and "Danse Macabre" by Saint-Saens, among others. 

Click Here to Join the October 31 Live Stream

Rehearsing with Dr. Murphy


Because of the on-going pandemic, our annual Youth Concert at Miller Symphony Hall once again is going virtual. Our theme this year is "Imagine That" and includes music based on "Aesop's Fables", "Variations on Bingo" by our our Steve Reisteter, and more. This year's concert is available online on Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM.

LiveStream @ Miller 11/3/2021 10:00 AM Click Here


Arts at St. John's features The Allentown Band for a traditional Christmas season program at 3:00 PM on Sunday December 12, 2021. This program features favorites such as Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" and "Christmas Festival", along with holiday music from Broadway and film. Eric Gombert joins us on the organ. The concert also is streaming live on the St. John's YouTube channel.





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