Finalist 2024 American Prize!
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 ...