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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series on Chelmsford Common
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Chelmsford Community Band continues its decades-long tradition of providing live musical performances on Chelmsford Town Common. Bring your folding chairs and your blankets and set yourself up on the grass as the summer heat switches over to the cool of evening\, the stars come out\, and local volunteer musicians share with the community their love of music. \nThe band’s 7pm Tuesday series starts on July 14 with the Jazz Ensemble\, directed by Art Bakopolus\, and they will also perform on July 28 and August 11. On the alternating Tuesdays\, you will be able to hear the Concert Band under the direction of Eric Linsner performing programs of show tunes\, marches\, and light Americana on July 21\, August 4\, and August 18. This summer series has been made possible with a grant from the Chelmsford Cultural Council. \nThe Chelmsford Community Band is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and has a 75-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They depend on grants from local businesses\, arts organizations such as the Chelmsford Cultural Council\, and your donations. Follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky\, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series on Chelmsford Common
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Chelmsford Community Band continues its decades-long tradition of providing live musical performances on Chelmsford Town Common. Bring your folding chairs and your blankets and set yourself up on the grass as the summer heat switches over to the cool of evening\, the stars come out\, and local volunteer musicians share with the community their love of music. \nThe band’s 7pm Tuesday series starts on July 14 with the Jazz Ensemble\, directed by Art Bakopolus\, and they will also perform on July 28 and August 11. On the alternating Tuesdays\, you will be able to hear the Concert Band under the direction of Eric Linsner performing programs of show tunes\, marches\, and light Americana on July 21\, August 4\, and August 18. This summer series has been made possible with a grant from the Chelmsford Cultural Council. \nThe Chelmsford Community Band is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and has a 75-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They depend on grants from local businesses\, arts organizations such as the Chelmsford Cultural Council\, and your donations. Follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky\, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/summer-concert-series-on-chelmsford-common/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:Community Band Concert and Annual Raffle Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:As the trees begin to bloom in the Chelmsford area\, everybody’s thoughts turn to Spring\, and it’s time for the Chelmsford Community Band to celebrate the final performance of their regular season. Join them on Sunday\, May 3\, at 2pm in Chelmsford’s McCarthy Middle School for their annual tradition of a joint performance of the Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble accompanied by the ever-popular “basket” raffle fundraiser. Sections of the band and local businesses have donated fantastic prizes representing various fun and engaging themes. Check out the band’s social media on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky for sneak peaks at the donations. \nThe Concert Band\, led by Westford resident and Chelmsford band teacher Eric Lindsner\, will present a program themed on travel. The music will take you on a journey both abroad and back home. The Jazz Ensemble will feature swing and jazz favorites\, led by Art Bakopolus. Admission to the concert is free\, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families. Baked goods can be taken home for a small additional donation. \nThe Chelmsford Community Band is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and has a 75-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They are supported by grants from local businesses\, arts organizations such as the Chelmsford Cultural Council\, and your donations. Follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky\, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
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LOCATION:McCarthy Middle School\, 250 North Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, 01824
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SUMMARY:Chelmsford Community Band Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Chelmsford Community Concert Band invites you to their Winter Concert on Sunday\, March 15\, at 2pm\, at the Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center. This year’s concert is a celebration of music that originated with the written word. The program includes homages to Hugo’s Les Miserables\, Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens\, and both the original Wizard of Oz and Wicked. The performance will also feature a piece based on Kerouac’s writings\, penned by a local composer\, UMass Lowell professor Daniel Lutz. \nAdmission to the concert is free\, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families. \nThe Chelmsford Community Band has a 75-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council and your donations. Follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky\, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/chelmsford-community-band-winter-concert/
LOCATION:Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center\, 200 Richardson Road\, Chelmsford\, 01863
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SUMMARY:Free Band Concerts on Chelmsford Common
DESCRIPTION:The Chelmsford Community Band invites you to join them for Chelmsford’s beloved tradition of live Summer evening performances on the Common. Every Tuesday evening at 7pm in the center of Chelmsford\, there will be free live music for anyone who wants to spread a blanket or set up chairs on the grass. Eric Linsner will be directing the Concert Band on July 8\, July 29\, and August 12\, and Art Bakopolus will be leading the Jazz Ensemble on July 15\, July 22\, and August 5. Come watch the stars come out and celebrate how music brings a community together. \nThe Chelmsford Community Band is a 501(c)3 nonprofit consisting of a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated local volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to the greater Chelmsford region since 1972. They provide indoor concerts throughout the year\, perform in Westford during the Strawberry Festival\, are proud participants in the Chelmsford July 4 parade\, and love performing on the Common throughout the summer. They are grateful for the support of sponsors and a grant from the Chelmsford Cultural Council. Follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky\, and find them on the web at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/free-band-concerts-on-chelmsford-common/
LOCATION:Chelmsford Town Common\, 1a North Road\, Chelmsford\, 01824
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SUMMARY:Spring Concert with the Chelmsford Community Band
DESCRIPTION:The two ensembles of the Chelmsford Community Band are joining together again for their annual joint Spring performance at 2pm on Sunday\, June 1\, at the Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center. The Jazz Ensemble\, under the direction of Art Bakopolus\, will bring a program of lively jazz and swing standards\, and the Concert Band\, under the direction of Eric Linsner\, will be celebrating the sounds of New Orleans with music inspired by Cajun folk songs\, New Orleans jazz traditions\, and a medley from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. \nAdmission to these community concerts is always free\, but the band greatly appreciates donations that cover their expenses and make it possible to rent rehearsal space and buy music. Suggested donations are $10 for an individual or $20 for a family. \nHaving recently celebrated its golden anniversary\, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council\, other local towns\, and your donations. Follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky\, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/spring-concert-with-the-chelmsford-community-band/
LOCATION:Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center\, 200 Richardson Road\, Chelmsford\, 01863
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SUMMARY:Community Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chelmsford Community Concert Band as they perform works from beloved composers such as Aaron Copland\, Percy Grainger\, Frank Tichelli\, Sousa\, and Ralph Vaughan Williams during their annual Winter Concert. The program starts at 2pm on Sunday\, March 16\, at the Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center. \nAdmission is always free\, but the band greatly appreciates donations that cover their expenses and make it possible to rent rehearsal space and buy music. Suggested donations are $10 for an individual or $20 for a family. \nHaving recently celebrated its golden anniversary\, the Chelmsford Community Band has a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council\, other local towns (including Westford)\, and your donations. Follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or BlueSky\, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
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LOCATION:Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center\, 200 Richardson Road\, Chelmsford\, 01863
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