Our Mission
The Longmont Concert Band (LCB) is a non-profit organization composed of volunteer musicians from the surrounding communities. Our goals are to provide quality concert band music to the general public, to provide a fun and invigorating atmosphere for local amateur musicians to create music, and to increase the sense of community in the local area by being active participants in local events. In short, our goal is to make music and have fun!
History
The LCB was founded by Robert Crow, who, when he moved to Longmont in retirement, wanted a place to play his instrument. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as a member of an Air Force Band in Tampa, Florida and was a former member of Denver’s John Phillip Sousa Band. Robert Crow passed away on Dec. 12, 2008 at the age of 84.
Longmont Concert Band members have ranged in age from 17 to 82. Since its formation in 2003, the band has grown from a group of 15 players
to over 50 players today, with a complete wind band instrumentation. Comprised of amateur musicians, music educators, and volunteer professionals from Longmont and the surrounding area, the band provides a forum for area musicians to build community and a passion for music performance.
LCB at Carnegie Hall
The Longmont Concert Band is on an incredible journey to showcase our talent on one of the world's most prestigious stages:
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Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Thanks to your help, we have been able to fund our members and rent instruments. We are excited to perform at Carnegie Hall! Join us on Sunday May 18th in Vance Brand Auditorium at 4pm for our send off concert!
Read more about our journey to NYC in the Longmont Herald and Longmont Times-Call