Claim: Community band (volunteer amateur (a person who pursues a particular activity) musicians) was sponsored by the local government and they perform once a year, and some may employ and Artistic Director.
Evidence: 'lover [of something]') is generally considered a person who pursues a particular activity or field of study independently from their source of income. A community band is a concert band or brass band ensemble composed of volunteer (non-paid) amateur musicians in a particular geographic area. It may be sponsored by the local (municipal) government or self-supporting. These groups rehearse regularly and perform at least once a year. Although they are volunteer musical organizations, community bands may employ an Artistic Director (conductor) or various operational staff.