Welcome!
Columbia Bands, Inc. is a community-focused performance organization comprised of three different ensembles: the Columbia Concert Band, Flute Cocktail, and the Patuxent Jazz Band (formerly Columbia Big Band).
Congrats to all MASCB 2024 musicians!MASCB participants - We are less than a week away and just had someone test positive for COVID. Please test before you come next weekend if there is any chance you could be positive. Let's not make this a super spreader event!
Stay safe and enjoy the last week of practice! Audience members - We love it when you pack the house. Don't miss the performance on Sunday, July 28th at 2:00! Donating to Columbia Bands will help us to continue providing great performances, and will support the arts as a whole. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, which means your donation is tax-deductible. Receipts are available upon request.
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Performance ScheduleClick 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 [email protected]. Thanks!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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