Other community music in Alaska

Finding other bands on the web

Ron Boerger, self described hornist-at-large is a member of the Austin Symphonic Band. He maintains a large list of community music groups from around the nation and around the world. Browsing through the list will give one an idea of the current popularity of community bands and orchestras. He also runs a discussion list if you want to visit with other musicians.

Anchorage

The Anchorage Community Band (or Anchorage Community Concert Band) website is being rebuilt. The band is active and welcomes inquiries. Visit their website for contact information.

Homer

The Inlet Winds Community Band is active in Homer.

Juneau

The Juneau Community Bands . The Juneau Concert Bands is a collection of related ensembles which provides an opportunity for adult musicians in Juneau to play in one of several bands. See their web site (above) for more information about the different bands, concert schedules, and information about joining. Juneau offers a marching Band, a selective concert band, selected by audition, and focused on high level performance, and an open band welcoming community members who wish a less intensive experience.

Ketchikan

Ketchikan Community Concert Band, sponsored by McPherson Music Store provides music for the Ketchikan community. The McPherson Music Education Center is the rehearsal home of the Ketchikan Community Concert Band, a 50 member adult band, under the non-profit umbrella of the Ketchikan Arts and Humanities Council. The Band meets on Mondays from 7-9 PM during the Fall and Spring semesters, and performs two full-length concerts per year.

Fairbanks

Our own Fairbanks Community Band has two active components. The Concert Band performs a wide variety of concert music, year round except in August. The Jazz Band (or Big Band) plays both traditional big band music from the 30s and 40s, as well as more contemporary jazz and dance tunes.