Name: Capital Area Concert Band 50th Anniversary Concert
Start: 2024-06-14T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-06-14T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Capital Area Concert Band 50th Anniversary Concert

You’re invited to enjoy an evening of music and celebration during the 50th anniversary concert of the Capital Area Concert Band at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Capital Area Concert Band Interim Conductor Andy VanDeVoort has pulled out all the stops with a program that celebrates the band, the band’s history, and our nation. The performance will include some of the band’s favorite music by their favorite composers. Featured selections will be conducted by some of the band’s founding members. Plus, the band will highlight music honoring our nation and its veterans as we celebrate Flag Day.
The 50th anniversary concert of the Capital Area Concert Band will take place on Friday evening, June 14, 2024, in the ALPLM Union Theater. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. This is a free performance for the entire community to enjoy, but advance registration is required.
ABOUT THE BAND: For 50 years, the Capital Area Concert Band has shared the joy of live music with people in the Springfield area. The band was founded in 1974 by Tom Ford, a teacher at Lanphier High School who saw the need for a group where anyone who played an instrument in their high school band could continue to play after graduating. A few founding members are still in the band, and members range in age from 20s to 80s. Some are professionals with extensive training, while others are rediscovering their talents after stepping away from music for many years. Hundreds of local musicians have been members over the years, donating their time to rehearse and perform throughout the community. Many of the group’s concerts are held in assisted living facilities, bringing live music to people who would otherwise be unable to experience it. The group is open to anyone who played an instrument in high school and wants to make music today. New members are always welcome, and there are no auditions or fees to participate.