The Ithaca Concert Band, founded in 1976 by Joan Beeler and a small dedicated board of directors, continues the community band tradition. The Band performs about a dozen free concerts per year in local auditoriums, on the Commons, and in area parks. The Band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life. From student to professor, professional to retiree, the band's musicians play for the love of the music. Over 500 musicians have played with the band since its formation.
New members are always welcome.
Our co-conductors, in alphabetical order, are Keith Kaiser and Elizabeth Peterson . Our assistant conductor is Stephen Codner . Kaiser and Peterson suceed Henry Neubert , our long time conductor of 22 years. The Band, a non-profit organization, receives its support from public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, by a grant form the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, and by contributions from the Friends of the Band. Friends of the Band are recognized in our concert programs and receive newsletters and concert announcements.