The bands of Lewistown have an illustrious history dating back to 1832. Older residents of our community may recall the VFW Band which existed from 1939 till 1950, or the Elks Band that marched the streets of Lewistown during the 1950’s.
In 1980 after years of silence, the musicians of the area were organized as the Mifflin County Community Band under Michael Wasilko and Phillip Wysocki. That endeavor lasted two years. Again in 1991, these two directors with the help of Arthur Belfiore revived the Elks band which has evolved into the present Lewistown Community Band.
The band, under the direction of Peter Marsh is a traditional community band made up of amateur musicians from the surrounding communities, and we invite those who play or have played a band instrument to take part. We are a concert band made up of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. We perform a variety of music ranging from traditional marches to Broadway show tunes. Maybe it has been a few years since you played. That's OK, just clean up the old horn - a pad or two, some reeds or a few drops of valve oil - and come to a few rehearsals. It will come back to you, and you'll have fun.
We rehearse Monday nights from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at Lewistown Elementary School and perform a number of concerts throughout the summer months. All instruments are needed. No auditions are required. Hope to see you soon!
New! Listen to the band.
A Symphony Of Sit-Coms
arranged by Paul Jennings
