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Welcome!

Columbia Bands, Inc. is a community-focused performance organization comprised of three different ensembles: the Columbia Concert Band, Flute Cocktail, and the Columbia Big Band. Here's what's happening in our little corner of Maryland:
New music is on the way!

​The musicians of CBI are preparing virtual performances - one from each ensemble - that we expect to have ready for the holidays! Please watch this space or your favorite CBI social media!
A handful of Columbia Concert Band members continue to perform as part of the worldwide Virtual Concert Band.
As with most other musicians around the world, the CBI ensembles are feeling the sting of not being able to rehearse together or to bring you the excellent performances you've come to expect from us. While we follow the necessities of physical distancing and wearing masks, we know this is only temporary and we're looking forward to returning to local stages when it's safe to do so.

In the meantime, the Columbia Concert Band, Flute Cocktail, and the Columbia Big Band wish everyone good health, both physical and emotional. We look forward to performing for you and celebrating with you face-to-face when this is all over!
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Performance Schedule

Click on an event for more information. If you have trouble seeing this calendar or adding it to your personal Google calendar (using the "+" on the bottom right), please let us know at webmaster@columbiabands.org. Thanks!
The Columbia Concert Band  performs contemporary and traditional band music at three school-year concerts and usually two outdoor summer concerts, and is directed by Michael Blackman. ​
The Columbia Big Band is a community jazz ensemble that rehearses and performs music ranging from jazz/swing to rock to Latin, at concerts, dances, and other events, and is directed by Matt Pisarcik.
Flute Cocktail performs original flute repertoire and arrangements of orchestral, folk, swing, and world music at public and private venues and events throughout the year, and is directed by Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick.