Bloomington Community Band

the bloomington community band is an all-adult volunteer concert band with membership ranging from 50 to 60 in number, and 18 to 85 years in age. a community band has existed in bloomington, indiana since 1838, although not continuously. the current bcb formally began in 1978 with sponsorship from the bloomington jaycees and a grant from the indiana arts commission. more the band’s history can be found at http://bloomingtoncommunityband.net/?page_id=18. we accept anyone who plays a wind, brass or percussion instrument, regardless of their experience or level of training. there are no auditions: just show up at rehearsals and we will make a spot for you. more info at www.bloomingtoncommunityband.org. the band plays an average of 20 concerts per year at arts and civic events throughout monroe county and beyond. a typical concert will consist of marches, popular tunes, concert band and light classical pieces. each year the bcb kicks off bloomington's fourth of july parade. we are an expec