THE REPASZ BAND

Friday, July 2, 2010

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Repasz Band was founded in Williamsport in 1831 and is the oldest community band in continuous existence in the United States.  Although not the Band’s original name, early in its history (1859) the membership voted to rename the Williamsport Band for one of its most talented conductors, Daniel Repasz.

The Band also has its own “Repasz Band March,” which has been on the “Top 40” and was used in an episode of M*A*S*H, with Col. Potter singing lyrics to its sprightly 6/8 melody.   

The Repasz Band performs 15-20 concerts and parades each year in a variety of settings from formal, indoor concerts to “summer pops,”  as well as various civic ceremonies, the Little League World Series, and annual Holiday and Spring concerts. 

In addition, the Repasz Band also provides members of the community with an opportunity for musicians, both young and old, to be able to continue using their hard-earned musical skills as a lifelong expression of personal creativity and community pride.

The public is invited to attend this free summer concert. Seating will not be provided, therefore, the public is asked to bring a lawn chair.