— Performing Throughout San Diego Since 1989 —
Symphonic Band · Marches · Show Tunes
— What's Next? —
Old Poway Park — 14134 Midland Rd., Poway
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Join us at the Southern California Band Festival, hosted annually by the Pomerado Community Band. A free, two-day event featuring bands from across Southern California.
Harry Griffen Park — 9550 Milden St., La Mesa
6:00 PM
Join us for the city of La Mesa's beloved summer concert series. Bring the family and celebrate Father's Day with an evening of live music in the park.
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church — 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego
4:00 PM
Patriotic favorites and an ice cream social to kick off the Fourth of July weekend. Bring a picnic and celebrate our nation's independence with us.
Civita Park
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Co-hosted with the Kearny Mesa Concert Band, this all-day family-friendly festival showcases bands from across San Diego County.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion — Balboa Park
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An evening of band music in the beautiful Spreckels Organ Pavilion. One of San Diego's most iconic outdoor venues.
Joan B. Kroc Theater — 6611 University Ave., San Diego
7:00 PM
The band's beloved annual holiday tradition, featuring seasonal classics and festive fanfares.
— Stay in the Loop —
Want to be notified about upcoming concerts and events? Join our Friends of the Band mailing list and stay connected with the San Diego Concert Band throughout the season.
Sign Up— About the Ensemble —
Founded in 1989 as the La Mesa Community Band, the San Diego Concert Band has grown into one of Southern California's premier community ensembles — nearly 100 musicians drawn from every corner of life: educators, engineers, doctors, pilots, attorneys, nurses, college students, and active Navy and Marine Corps musicians.
We perform throughout San Diego County and have taken our music to international stages. The band is supported entirely by member dues, sponsorships, and individual donations.
Brass
Clarinets
Saxophones
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"Music is the shorthand of emotion."
— Our Mission —
The mission of the San Diego Concert Band is to enrich the cultural environment of the greater San Diego region with musical activities by:
These purposes will be accomplished through musical performances sponsored by individual and corporate donors.
— What We Play —
Grand orchestral works for concert band
From Holst to Grainger, performed with precision and power. The backbone of every concert season — rich, expansive, and alive.
The pulse of tradition
From Sousa to King, we carry the march forward with pride. Crisp, disciplined, undeniable. The crowd always stands.
The Great American Songbook
Broadway's finest, reimagined for full concert band. The most beloved melodies from the stage, played with heart.
— Watch Us Play —
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— Music Director —
Music Director since 2011
Roy Anthony Jr. has served as Music Director of the San Diego Concert Band since 2011, bringing artistic vision and community spirit to every performance. A veteran music educator and conductor, he has directed district and community honor bands, served as conductor of the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra, and guided the band from 50 members to nearly 100. Under his baton, the band has become one of Southern California's premier concert bands.
— Previous Directors —
— There's a Chair for You —
The San Diego Concert Band welcomes musicians of all backgrounds and skill levels. If you play a wind or percussion instrument and are interested in joining, we'd love to hear from you. Our Music Director meets with all prospective members to discuss section availability and find the right fit.
To inquire about joining, send an email to SDCB@cox.net and include the following:
— Keep the Music Playing —
Your presence directly supports the music. Come, bring friends, and enjoy an evening with San Diego's premier community band.
Businesses are welcome to advertise in our concert programs. Contact us at SDCBFriends@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities:
Donating to the Band is an opportunity to help the Band financially. Unlike other community bands, we have no school or cultural organization funding us. Every donation helps us pay for music, equipment and instruments, marketing and advertising, rehearsal space, performance venues, scholarships, and other operational expenses. We are entirely self-supported and would be grateful for your donation.
To show our appreciation, donor names will be listed in our Spring and Holiday concert programs for those donating $100 or more. Individuals donating between $250–$500 will receive two (2) tickets to both concerts. Donations greater than $500 will receive four (4) tickets to both concerts.
Prefer to donate by mail? Download and print our donation form, complete it, and send it with your check to PO Box 711534, Santee, CA 92071.
Download FormPartner with San Diego's premier concert band. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses of all sizes. Contact us at SDCBFriends@gmail.com to learn more.
San Diego Concert Band · PO Box 711534 · Santee, CA 92071
The San Diego Concert Band is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and your contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
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