Hackettstown Community Band in Full Swing for Summer Season

Do you have fond memories of playing in a band? Do you wish you could recreate them now? Well, you can! The Hackettstown Community Band is gearing up for its summer season, and there’s no better time than now to get back into the swing of things.

Musicians of all skill levels are welcome in all sections. As long as you can read music, follow directions, and have fun, you’ve got all the components needed to be part of this historic organization.

The Hackettstown Community Band operates year-round. The concert band performs about a dozen times a year, primarily during summer months and the holiday season. There is also a marching band that performs in local parades and community events. Members can perform in just the concert band or in both groups.

The band plays a wide variety of music including standard and contemporary band literature, marches, Broadway melodies, and patriotic songs. Members come from all facets of the community including current or retired music teachers, church musicians, local businesspersons, recent college graduates, and high school students.

“Playing in a band is a unique experience that can be enjoyed throughout your life,” said Joe Yaremczak, conductor of the Hackettstown Community Band. “And it’s well-documented that playing a musical instrument has many cognitive benefits that help to keep your brain active and engaged,” he added.

The band rehearses Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown. If you’d like to learn more, grab your instrument and come down to a rehearsal. Sit in for a night - there’s no obligation. If you have questions, take a look at their website - www.hackettstownband.org - or send an email to info@hackettstownband.org.