Need a little Christmas cheer? Enjoy the Community Band Christmas Concert

Candles in the window, carols on the smartphones – a lot of us are feeling the need for some holiday joy. In the spirit of Christmas, the American Legion Community Band of Front Royal presented its 2021 Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Boggs Chapel at Randolph Macon Academy.

The American Legion Community Band, located in Front Royal and was formed in 1986 and has been playing concerts in the area ever since. The conductors and band members are all volunteer musicians from the local area and new members are always welcome.

The band performs at a variety of concerts and community festivals throughout the year. All performances are free and open to the public. The repertoire is both versatile and traditional with works ranging from classical to popular, marches and operatic overtures to modern works for band. The band is sponsored by the Giles B. Cook Post #53 of the American Legion.

The conductors are Ed Richards, Ronald Dye, and Mark Malechek. All rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the Fulton Fine Arts Complex band room at Randolph-Macon Academy. Anyone who plays an instrument and would like to join is welcome to attend. The American Legion Community Band’s performance season extends from September through July each year with public performances both indoors and out.