Music in the Parks: Calaveras Community Band San Andreas

San Andreas, CA…Change of Venue! Due to the smoke and heat, the August 8 concert will be at the San Andreas Town Hall. 24 Church Hill Rd, San Andreas. Thanks to Donna Schantz at San Andreas Parks and Recreation! Music in the Parks presents The Calaveras Community Band, San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Rd. San Andreas. August 8, 2018
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. No admission fee or cover charge. Bring your picnic, and dine in air conditioned comfort. Chairs will be available, but you can bring your own chairs too.

The Calaveras Community Band traces its history to the days following the Gold Rush. Men would brush away the grime of the mines, put on a uniform, grab their horns and entertain the crowds at many public functions. Creating music brought extra meaning to their lives and provided a counterpoint to the stresses of the day. In those times we were known as the Angels Camp Miners Band, the Murphys Independent Cornet Band, and dozen other names as the years passed.

The Calaveras Community Band continues with this honored tradition. While most of today’s members aren’t gold miners, we come from many walks of life. The age range of our group nearly spans a century itself, from 12 – 90 years young. But the spirit remains the same – we are people who love to play, performing for those who enjoy listening. Music is a very important part of our lives and playing in the band is a magical time.

http://www.calaverascommunityband.org