$10, $5 for students, youth 12 and under are free The Lake George
Community Band was formed in 2003 with the intent to be a marching
band that would represent the Lake George community at various events
throughout the year--in particular to help celebrate the centennial of
the Village of Lake George. The marching band concept evolved into the
formation of a concert band with a marching division. The band's first
rehearsal was held in May 2003 under the direction of Mr. Greg Mason
and their first public performance followed on August 14, 2003 in
Shepard Park. In September 2003, the marching unit participated in the
centennial celebration of the Village of Lake George. Since then the
LGCB has become a family to its members and an asset to its community.
Its audience continues to grow. Concert attendance in the park
increased from 100 to 400+. In 2005 we hosted our first Community Band
Festival which was a showcase of nine bands from surrounding states
and a tribute to our faithful audience. This festival was continued
each year since and is being repeated in 2019. For details click on
the Festival button at the side of the page. In addition, the band has
spring and winter concerts at the Glens Falls Jr./Sr. High School and
the Lake George High School. Mr. Raymond Durkee served as Music
Director for 2010 and 2011. Dr. Jay Hilfiger served as our temporary
Music Director throughout most of 2012 and into 2013. In May of 2013
the band was pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. MIchael Craner
as its Music Director. With the excellent support we receive from the
Village of Lake George, the Town of Lake George, the Lake George Fire
Department. the Lake George High School, Warren County, the Wood
Foundation and the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, the Lake
George Community Band will continue to be an integral part of the
community.
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