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2013 Concert Season (Our 34th season)

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  • June 26, 2013 (Cromwell) - Wednesday, 7:00 PM
    Cromwell Summer Concert Series, Pierson Park, Cromwell; The park is located in the center of Cromwell off West Street (Route 372) near the intersection with Main Street (Route 99). (Rain location: Cromwell Town Hall at 41 West Street)

  • June 27, 2013 (East Hampton) -Thursday, 6:00 PM
    Joseph N. Goff House Music Series, 7 Summit St Gazebo, East Hampton.

  • July 3, 2013 (Middletown) - Wednesday, 9:00 PM
    Annual Fireworks, City Hall Lawn, 245 DeKoven Drive, Middletown

  • July 9, 2013 (Mystic) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM
    Mystic River Park, Cottrell Street, Mystic

  • July 13, 2013 (East Hartford) - Saturday, 7:00PM
    Riverfront Recapture Great River Park, 301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT (Rain Date: Sunday, July 14)

  • July 20th, 2013 (Lake George, New York) - Saturday, Time TBA
    Lake George Community Band Festival

  • July 24, 2013 (Manchester) - Wednesday, Time 7:00 PM
    Manchester Band Shell, Manchester (Rain location: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, AST Building, Park in Lot C)

  • July 30, 2013 (Portland) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM
    Details To Be Announced

  • July 31, 2013 (Essex) - Wednesday, 6:30 PM
    The Essex Summer Concert Series, Town Green, 22 Main Street, Essex

  • August 10, 2013 (East Hartford) - Saturday, 7:00PM
    Riverfront Recapture Great River Park, 301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT (Rain Date: Sunday, August 11)

  • August 25, 2012 (Middletown) - Sunday, Time TBA
    Open Air Market & Arts Festival, The Wadsworth Mansion at Longhill Estate

  • September 3, 2013 (Middletown) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM
    South Green/Union Park, Main Street

    Concerts performed during 2013

  • May 25, 2013 (East Hartford) - Saturday, 7:00PM
    Riverfront Recapture Great River Park, 301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT (Rain Date: Sunday, May 26) Due to the forecast of rain, the May 25th concert was rescheduled for Sunday, May 26th at 7pm






    Concerts performed during 2012

  • June 3, 2012 (Middletown) - Sunday, 2:00 PM
    Annual Spring Concert, South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown

  • July 3, 2012 (Middletown) - Tuesday, Time 9:00 PM
    Annual Fireworks, City Hall Lawn, 245 DeKoven Drive, Middletown

  • July 9, 2012 (Manchester) - Monday, Time 7:00 PM
    Manchester Band Shell, Manchester (Rain location: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, AST Building, Park in Lot C)

  • July 11, 2012 (Essex) - Wednesday, 6:30 PM
    The Essex Summer Concert Series, Town Green, 22 Main Street, Essex

  • July 14, 2012 (Middletown) - Saturday, 6:00 PM
    The Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Road. (Rain Date: July 28th)

  • July 17, 2012 (Mystic) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM
    Mystic River Park, Cottrell Street, Mystic

  • August 2, 2012 (Cromwell) - Thursday, 7:00 PM
    (Rescheduled from 7/18) Cromwell Summer Concert Series, Pierson Park, Cromwell; The park is located in the center of Cromwell off West Street (Route 372) near the intersection with Main Street (Route 99). (Rain location: Cromwell Town Hall at 41 West Street)

  • August 26, 2012 (Middletown) - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Open Air Market & Arts Festival, The Wadsworth Mansion at Longhill Estate

  • September 4, 2012 (Middletown) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM
    South Green/Union Park, Main Street

  • December 7, 2012 (Westbrook) - Friday, 7:00 PM
    Annual Christmas Concert, Westbrook High School

  • December 9, 2012 (Middletown) - Sunday, 2:00 PM
    Annual Holiday Concert, South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown.




    Concerts performed during 2011
  • June 5th, 2011 (Middletown) - Sunday, 7:00 PM, Annual Spring Concert, Middletown High School Center For the Performing Arts, Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Lane. MSB combines with the Middletown High School instrumental ensembles for a joint Annual Spring Concert performance.
  • June 30th, 2011 (East Hampton) -Thursday, 6:30 PM, Joseph N. Goff House Music Series, 7 Summit St Gazebo, East Hampton.
  • July 5th, 2011 (Middletown) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM, South Green/Union Park, Main Street
  • July 6th, 2011 (Essex) - Wednesday, 6:30 PM -The Essex Summer Concert Series, Town Green, Main Street.
  • July 16th, 2011 (Lake George, New York) - Saturday, 3:00 PM - Lake George Community Band Festival
  • July 23rd, 2011 (Canton) - Saturday, 6:45-8:15 PM, The Shoppes At Farmington Valley, 110 Albany Turnpike (Route 44), preceeding the movie "Shrek Forever After". All movies begin at dusk in the main parking area near the barn.
  • July 28th, 2011 (Middletown) - Thursday, 6:30 PM, The Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Road. (Postponed from July 21st due to weather conditions)
  • August 9th, 2011 (Mystic)
    (Cancelled on 8/9 due to weather forecast) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Mystic River Park, Cottrell Street
  • August 16th, 2011 (Cromwell) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM - Cromwell Summer Concert Series, Pierson Park; The park is located in the Center of Cromwell off West Street (Route 372) near the intersection with Main Street (Route 99). (Rain location: Cromwell Town Hall at 41 West Street)
  • August 18th, 2011 (Durham) - Thursday, 7:00 PM, Allyn Brook Park, Pickett Lane, between Coginchaug Regional High School and Strong Middle School.
  • September 6th, 2011 (Middletown) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM, South Green/Union Park, Main Street
    Rain Location - South Church (across the street from the Park)
  • October 23th, 2011 (Middletown) Sunday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM - Open Air Market & Arts Festival, The Wadsworth Mansion at Longhill Estate *** This concert was postponed on 8/28 due to Hurricane Irene ***
  • December 9th, 2011 (Westbrook) - Friday, 7:00 PM - Annual Christmas Concert, Westbrook High School
  • December 11, 2011 (Middletown) - Sunday, 2:00 PM - Annual Holiday Concert, South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street.






    Concerts performed during 2010
  • May 23, 2010 (Middletown) - Sunday, 2:00 PM -Annual Spring Concert, South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street. MSB began its 31st concert season with Marco Gaylord continuing as the Music Director and Conductor. Selections for this concert included compositions by Rimsky-Korsakov, John Williams, Sammy Nestico, Leroy Anderson and Billy Joel.
  • June 29th, 2010 (Middletown) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM, South Green/Union Park, Main Street
  • June 30th, 2010 (Essex) - Wednesday, 6:30 PM -The Essex Summer Concert Series, Town Green, Main Street
  • July 8th, 2010 (Middletown)
    (Cancelled on 7/7 due to weather forecast and humidity) - Thursday, 6:30 PM -The Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Rd.
  • July 14th, 2010 (Cromwell) - Wednesday, 7:00 PM - Cromwell Summer Concert Series, Pierson Park; The park is located in the Center of Cromwell off West Street (Route 372) near the intersection with Main Street (Route 99); Rain location: Cromwell Town Hall at 41 West Street
  • July 17th, 2010 (Lake George, New York) - Saturday, time TBD - Lake George Community Band Festival
  • July 27th, 2010 (Mystic) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Mystic River Park, Cottrell Street
  • August 18th, 2010 (Durham) - Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Allyn Brook Park, Pickett Lane, between Coginchaug Regional High School and Strong Middle School
  • September 7th, 2010 (Middletown) - Tuesday, 7:00 PM, South Green/Union Park, Main Street
  • December 3, 2010 (Westbrook) - Friday, 7:00 PM - Annual Holiday Concert, Westbrook High School. Marco Gaylord, Music Director and Conductor. Selections for this concert included new arrangements of Christmas and Hanukkah music by contemporary composers.
  • December 12, 2010 (Middletown) - Sunday, 2:00 PM - Annual Holiday Concert, South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street. Selections included new arrangements of traditional Christmas and Hanukkah music by contemporary composers as well as an audience sing-along.




    Concerts performed during 2009
  • April 5th, 2009 - Sunday, 2:00 PM -Annual Spring Concert, South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown. Guest artist Neely Bruce was featured on piano and organ selections by Beethoven and Saint-Saens.
  • June 26th, 2009 - Friday, 6:00 PM, Private Event, The Wadsworth Mansion at Longhill Estate, Middletown
  • June 30th, 2009 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Sounds Series, South Green/Union Park, Middletown (Rain location South Church)
  • July 1st, 2009 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM -Cromwell Summer Concert Series, Pierson Park, Cromwell. The park is located in the Center of Cromwell off West Street (RT 372) near the intersection with Main Street (Rt 99). Rain location Cromwell Town Hall at 41 West Street.
  • July 2nd, 2009 - Thursday, 8:00 PM -Annual Fireworks, City Hall Lawn, DeKoven Drive, Middletown (This concert was cancelled due to rain)
  • July 18th, 2009 - Saturday, 12:30 - 1:00 PM -Community Band Festival, Lake George, New York
  • July 22nd, 2009 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM, St John Lutheran Church, 520 Paddock Ave., Meriden (postponed on July 21st due to rain)
  • July 23rd, 2009 - Thursday, 6:30 PM, Joseph N. Goff House Music Series, 7 Summit St Gazebo, East Hampton (rain location Congregational Church of East Hampton, 59 Main St.)
  • August 5th, 2009 - Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Village at South Farms Summer Concerts, 645 Saybrook Rd., Middletown (This concert was cancelled due to threat of rain)
  • August 8th, 2009 - Saturday, 7:00-9:00 PM -2009 Summer Festival, First Church of Christ, 55 Church Rd and Route 1, Clinton (rain location Clinton Town Hall)
  • August 11th, 2009 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Sounds Concert Series, Mystic River Park, Cottrell Street, Mystic (postponed on July 7th due to rain)
  • August 19th, 2009 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM -The Essex Summer Concert Series, Town Green, Main St., Essex (rain date Wednesday, August 26)
  • August 23rd, 2009 - Sunday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM -Open Air Market & Arts Festival, The Wadsworth Mansion at Longhill Estate, Middletown (Light Rain or Shine!)
  • September 1st, 2009 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Sounds Series, South Green/Union Park, Middletown
  • September 26th, 2009 - Saturday, 7:00 PM -30th Anniversary Concert, Performing Arts Center at Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Lane.The concert honored Santo Fragilio, the band founder, who performed the 2nd Movement from the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the band. Tickets were $5.00 per person and were available from any band member, through this website, by calling (860) 342-4363 or at the door; students were free. A reception for all attendees followed the concert.
  • December 4th, 2009 - Friday, 7:00 PM, -Westbrook Recreation Department Christmas Concert, Westbrook High School, 156 McVeigh Rd, Westbrook, CT (snow date December 11th)
  • December 13th, 2009 - Sunday, 2:00 PM -Annual Winter Holiday Concert, Holy Trinity Church, 381 Main St, Middletown (no snow date)




    Concerts performed during 2008
  • March 15th, 2008 - Saturday, 7:00 PM -Concert at Crowell Concert Hall, Wesleyan University, Middletown -- Spring Arts Awakening - This event was a fund raiser by the Middletown Foundation for the Arts: General Admission $35, Students $15.
    The Middletown Foundation for the Arts, in cooperation with the local arts groups it funds, presented an evening of celebration of local arts talent. The evening providedattendees with a collection of performances, ranging from a full orchestra to musical theater. Visual arts were also on display. The performances were followed by a reception.
  • June 25th, 2008 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Concert Series, Pierson Park, Cromwell. The park is located in the Center of Cromwell off West Street (RT 372) near the intersection with Main Street (Rt 99). Rain location is Cromwell Town Hall. The program included musical arrangements appealing to a family audience. Selections reflecting the diversity of the band include "Soaring With John Williams" featuring movie excerpts that appealed to the youngsters. "Opening Night On Broadway" offered a medley of current Broadway show tunes. "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" set the stage for the 2008 Olympics.
  • July 1st, 2008 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Sounds, Mystic River Park, Cottrell Street, Mystic
  • July 3rd, 2008 - Thursday, Time 8:15 PM -Annual Fireworks, City Hall Lawn, Middletown
  • July 9th, 2008 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Allyn Brook Park, Pickett Lane, Durham, between Coginchaug Regional High School and Strong Middle School
  • July 10th, 2008 - Thursday, 6:30 PM, Rotary Gazebo, Summer Concert Series, Town Green, 1021 Main Street, East Hartford, alternate rain location was the Community Center at 50 Chapman Place.
  • July 19th, 2008 - Saturday, 12:00 Noon -Community Band Festival, Shepard Park, Lake George, New York. Rain venue is the Lake George High School gymnasium, north on Canada Street from Shepard Park.
  • August 6th, 2008 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Saint John Lutheran Church, 520 Paddock Ave, Meriden (rain location Church hall)
  • August 9th, 2008 - Saturday, 5:30 PM -Summer Festival, First Church of Christ, 55 Church Rd and Route 1, Clinton (rain location Clinton Town Hall)
  • August 24th, 2008 - Sunday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM -Open Air Market & Festival, The Wadsworth Mansion at Longhill Estate, Middletown (Rain date: tba)
  • September 2nd, 2008 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Sounds, South Green, Middletown (Rain location South Church)
  • September 28th, 2008 - Sunday, 2:00 PM -New Middletown High School Dedication, 200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown
  • December 5th, 2008 - Friday, 7:00 PM -Winter Holiday Concert, Westbrook High School, 156 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook (Snow date: December 12th)
  • December 14th, 2008 - Sunday, 2:00 PM -Annual Winter Holiday Concert, Holy Trinity Church, 381 Main Street, Middletown




    Concerts performed during 2007
  • April 1st, 2007 - Sunday, 3:00 PM -Annual Spring Concert, South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown. MSB began its concert season with 'A Springtime Debut'. The concert featured brand new music from the MSB library and marked the debut of Marco Gaylord as the Music Director and Conductor.
  • June 27th, 2007 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Concert Series, Pierson Park, Cromwell. The park is located in the Center of Cromwell off West Street (RT 372) near the intersection with Main Street (Rt 99).
  • July 3rd, 2007 - Tuesday, 7:30 PM -Annual Fireworks, Hubbard Park, Meriden (Rain date: Friday, July 6th)
  • July 7th, 2007 - Saturday, 8:30-10:00 PM -Annual Fireworks, City Hall Lawn, Middletown (Rain date: tba)
  • July 10th, 2007 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Sounds, Mystic River Park, Cottrell Street, Mystic
  • July 12th, 2007 - Thursday, 7:00 PM -Shepardson Community Center Lawn, 1172 Whittemore Road, Middlebury
  • July 15th, 2007 - Sunday, 4:00 PM -New Milford Tricentennial Celebration, Town Green in center near Town Hall (Rain date: tba)
  • July 21st, 2007 - Saturday, 12:30 - 1:15 PM -Community Band Festival, Lake George, New York
  • July 25th, 2007 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM -Town Green, Essex
  • August 8th, 2007 - Wednesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Concerts, Walnut Hill Park, New Britain (Rain date: Tuesday, Aug 14th)
  • August 10th, 2007 - Friday, 7:00 PM -Manchester Band Shell, Manchester (Rain location SBM Auditorium - Lot C)
  • August 26th, 2007 - Sunday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM -Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown (Rain date: tba)
  • September 4th, 2007 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM -Summer Sounds, South Green, Middletown (Rain location South Church)
  • October 28th, 2007 - Sunday, 1:30 PM -private event, Saint Clements Castle, Portland
  • December 7th, 2007 - Friday, 7:30 PM -Winter Holiday Concert, Westbrook High School, 156 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook
  • December 9th, 2007 - Sunday, 2:00 PM -Annual Winter Holiday Concert, Holy Trinity Church, 381 Main Street, Middletown