IMPORTANT—Due to predicted storms on Saturday, June 17, the concert will now take place rain or shine in the auditorium at South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St, South Hadley.
As many as 150 musicians from throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond will come together for an outdoor performance in one giant, free concert band on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Mount Holyoke College Amphitheater in South Hadley. The concert is free and open to the public to attend. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date is Sunday June 18.
Pioneer Valley Community Band Festival Concert
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 3:00pm
Rain Date: Sunday, June 18
FREE ADMISSION
Gettell Amphitheater at Mount Holyoke College
50 College St, South Hadley MA
MHC Campus Map: https://map.mtholyoke.edu
The Pioneer Valley Community Band Festival concert is being hosted by the Amherst, Florence, and South Hadley Community Bands and will bring together amateur and professional musicians of all ages and abilities from throughout the region to celebrate and perform live instrumental music. According to Festival Coordinator Ira Brezinsky, “We have a goal of 150 musicians performing together. We’ll see if we get there! With the inspiration of our guest conductor and guest soloist, band members will have the opportunity to share their musical skills, learn from their fellow musicians, and bring the joy of live music making to our audience.”
The free concert is made possible thanks to grants from the South Hadley and Amherst Cultural Councils, a Festivals Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and a sponsorship by the South Hadley Electric Light Department (SHELD/Fiberspring).
For additional information email pioneervalleycommunitybandfest@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/pvcommunitybandfest.
