Why is there a Madison Community Band in Richmond, KY?
  • Making music is FUN!
  • A band provides a sense of community among its members.
  • A band provides an opportunity for social interaction, intellectual and emotional challenge, and a venue to share the music with family and friends. 
  • A community band gives its members a place to belong. 
  • Audience members have an opportunity for social interaction at the performances, and can be expected to take pride in “their” community band. 
  • The presence of a local band is an enticement to attract businesses, industry, medical personnel, and teachers to the area.
  • Young people can grow musically if they get involved.

What is the band's schedule?
  • We perform two concerts in the fall and two concerts in the spring. Typically, there is something around July 4.
  • We rehearse on Sunday evenings and upcoming concerts will be on a Saturday evening.  We generally take a few weeks off after a performance and re-group five weeks before a concert.

What does the band play?
  • Standard concert band literature
  • Transcriptions
  • Show tunes
  • Seasonal and patriotic favorites
  • Marches of various types

 How difficult is the music?
  • Sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's difficult, but there is room for all. Nobody is made to feel uncomfortable
  • People who played at the all-state level in high school, or who played in college should fit in very well. Others might need to work harder and practice more

What instruments are used?
  • Woodwinds, brass, percussion, and string bass

Where can I read about the band?
The Madison Community Band is a proud member of the Association of Concert Bands.
How old do you have to be?
  • At least high school age, please

Are there auditions?
  • No

How do I get in touch?
Where did that great logo come from?
How may I donate to the band?
  • Send a check to
             The Madison Community Band
             1037 Idylwild Drive
             Richmond, KY 40475
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