The
Carlisle Town Band members come from Carlisle and the
surrounding areas. The ensemble with members who
range from teens to senior citizens include: music
educators, teachers, business people, doctors, nurses,
engineers, college students and high school students,
etc.
New members are always welcome and any musician may
join. There are no auditions or fees. Many members
had not played their instrument in years but. through
involvement in the organization, they have rediscovered
the enjoyment of playing in a fully instrumented concert
band.
The band's repertiore includes Patriotic music, marches,
broadway, movie show tunes, polkas, waltzes, overtures,
old time songs, comedy numbers-- there's something
for everyone!
Members of the band are all volunteers and come from
a multitude of different occupations. The Carlisle
Band has a strong sense of community purpose and provides
musical entertainment at community events. Admission
is always free.
In particular, The Carlisle Town Band performs at retirement
centers and nursing homes bringing musical entertainment
to the special audience. The band is also one
of a few marching community bands. They march
in Memorial day parades, halloween parades and Christmas
parades. |