Farmington Community Band Opens 49th Concert Season

The Farmington Community Band Music Organization will open their 49th concert season this year:

The members of the Farmington Community Band Music Organization are exited to open their 49th concert season with a wonderful variety of great music for everyone to enjoy beginning
with one of their many long standing musical traditions featuring the signature FCB sound. Maestro Damien Crutcher returns to conduct the 80-piece FCB Concert Band on Sunday,

October 26th presenting “Spooktacular XXIX a Halloween concert for ghosts, goblins and their moms and dads. Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of “tunes ‘n treats” at Harrison High School’s auditorium in Farmington Hills beginning at 3 pm. The free concert includes an afternoon of exciting music, special treats and an opportunity for kids to show off their Halloween fashions in a costume parade on stage with the band. Special guest MC’s include the band students from Farmington Public Schools who will appear on stage telling jokes and introducing musical selections.

In December, join the FCB for its traditional Holiday concert with a special appearance by the fabulous FCB Big Band and an educational combined concert with the North Farmington High School Symphony Band. In February, enjoy a closer look at the talented ensembles that make up the concert band at their new Collage Concert. April brings spring and the big sound of the FCB at the annual formal spring concert. Make sure to catch the outstanding sounds of the FCB Big Band at their annual Valentine dinner dance or at concert venues, for a look at the swingin’ side of the FCB. These are just a few of the great music opportunities this season so stay tuned to their website - www.fcbmusic.org for more concert information and sign up for the email news letter.

The Farmington Community Band was founded in 1966 by Farmington educators Paul and Fern Barber who proposed the idea of a local concert band that would provide an opportunity for adults to continue their music education beyond school while entertaining audiences in the Farmington community. Based at Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, the Farmington Community Band music organization is comprised of over 100 people participating in a variety of instrumental groups including an 80-piece concert band, Dixieland Band, various wind ensembles and the fabulous 20-piece FCB Big Band! representing the jazzy side of the FCB. Band members come from all ages and backgrounds and simply enjoy performing music for the community.

In that spirit there is no admission fee for any concert sponsored by the FCB. The FCB Concert Band is offered as a class in the music curriculum at Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge campus. Concert band rehearsals are held Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Harrison High School band room. Membership is open to all adults and qualified high school students may audition.