The Chelmsford Community Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble are adult, non-professional, community bands made up of members from around the greater Chelmsford, MA, USA area. We perform several concerts throughout the year, including several summer concerts on the Chelmsford Common. We are a non-profit organization and our funding comes from local state grants, donations, ticket sales, and paid performances.

We are proud to be starting up a Jazz Lab, designed to teach people at all playing levels how to play jazz. This workshop includes teaching and then playing various styles of jazz.

All rehearsals below are at 7:30 PM at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1 North Rd, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA. People must bring their own instruments and music stand.

Concert Band - Rehearses every Tuesday evening

Jazz Ensemble - Rehearses every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday

Jazz Lab - Typically rehearses 3rd Wednesday of the month

 

Openings

The Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble always welcome new members. However, the Concert Band flute and trumpet sections are full. All other instrumentalists are welcomed to join!

Complete the form on our Contact Page if you’re interested in joining!

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Expectations

All members of the CCB are expected to:

  • Attend rehearsals on a regular basis.

  • Practice your music regularly.

  • Volunteer. Whether it is serving on our Board, moving equipment, selling ads and sponsorships, or any of the other many things that need to be done, everyone is expected to volunteer above and beyond playing the music.

CONCERT ATTIRE

For Fall, Winter and Spring concerts:

  • Black shirt with black bottom (skirt or pants)

  • Black jacket with white shirt and tie

For Summer concerts: Blue CCB shirts with khaki pants, shorts, or skirts. CCB khaki baseball caps are optional.

For Parades: Blue CCB shirts with khaki pants, shorts, or skirts and khaki CCB baseball cap

Dues, Auditions, and Details

There is no fee for joining the CCB. There are no auditions to play in the CCB. Prospective adult members meet with the Music Director to arrange a time to rehearse with the band. After the rehearsal, the prospective member and the Director meet again to discuss if the prospective member is comfortable with the level of difficulty of the music.