The Batavia Concert Band will again make music in Centennial Park during its summer season of free concerts, 7:00pm every Wednesday, from June through August, plus additional concerts at Jackson Square, and area parades.

The Band marched in the Memorial Day parade and will lead off an afternoon of musical performance during this year's Independence Day Picnic in the Park.

The Batavia Concert Band's musical repertoire is wide-ranging in origin, style and period. In any concert audiences are likely to hear a mix of Sousa-style marches, Broadway show tunes, big-band numbers from the 30's and 40's, favorites from hit musicals and movies, pop, jazz and even rock numbers arranged for band, and everything in between.

The Concert Band itself consists of 40 - 50 brass, woodwind and percussion players ranging from advanced high school musicians to 50-year veterans. Many have professional performance experience; the rest are advanced amateurs. All love to play.

Founded in 1924, the Band has brought musical pleasure to the region every year except during WWII. The Band currently enjoys financial support from GO/ART, the City of Batavia, concert sponsors, individual donors, and program advertisers.

Wednesday evening concerts in Centennial Park begin at 7:00 and are free to the public of all ages, as are all Batavia Concert Band appearances. Bring the family, a blanket or lawn chairs, and enjoy!