Celebrate with New Orleans Concert Band as we ring in the holiday season on Sunday, December 15! Dr. Charles Taylor, Director of the School of the Arts at University of New Orleans, returns to lead the band in a program of festive favorites, including A Christmas Festival, O Magnum Mysterium, Sleigh Ride, Russian Christmas Music, and more.

Stay tuned for the full concert program, to be posted here soon!

New Orleans Concert Band's 2024-2025 season kicks off with a tribute to America's veterans in the spirit of Thanksgiving, led by guest conductor Patrick Hennessey! Admission is free as always. Check out the full program below. We look forward to seeing you!

Concert Program
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America Forever March – James V. Colonna
Variations on a Shaker Melody – Aaron Copland
Gershwin on Broadway – arr. John Moss
The Promise of Living from The Tender Land –
Aaron Copland; arr. Kenneth Singleton
Tin Pan Alley – arr. Warren Barker
Satchmo! (Tribute to Louis Armstrong) – arr. Ricketts

INTERMISSION

Let Freedom Ring – Kenny Bierschenk
The Vanished Army – Kenneth J. Alford
Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew – James Curnow
Armed Forces Salute – arr. Bob Lowden

We are excited to share our 2024-2025 concert schedule! Mark your calendar with the dates below, and be sure to follow us on our social media channels and subscribe to the band newsletter. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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• Fall Concert: November 3, 2024, 6 pm at UNO Performing Arts Center
• Holiday Concert: December 15, 2024, 6 pm at UNO Performing Arts Center
• Mid-Spring Concert: March 30, 2025, 3 pm at UNO Performing Arts Center
• Late-Spring Concert: May 18, 2025, 3 pm at UNO Performing Arts Center
• Independence Day Concert: July 4, 2025, 1 pm at Ogden Museum of Southern Art

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Mark your calendars and RSVP to our Facebook event below to receive concert reminders.

Don't miss our annual Fall concert at University of New Orleans Recital Hall! We're excited to kick off our 2023-2024 Season with a celebration of the diverse beauty of American music: from the majestic Shenandoah Valley to California's El Camino Royale trail. You'll likely recognize some tunes and hopefully come away with a few new favorites.

Sunday, October 22 at 3 pm
Recital Hall, University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center
2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148

Admission is free and families are welcome. Check out the program below and we hope to see you there!

2023 Fall Concert Program
The Gallant Seventh by John Philip Sousa
Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barnes Chance
Shenandoah (arr. Thomas)
Medley from Miss Saigon by Claude-Michel Schonberg (arr. Barker)
The March from 1941 by John Williams (arr. Lavender)
El Camino Royale by Alfred Reed
2nd Regiment Connecticut National Guard March by D.W. Reeves
Mambo Greats (arr. Bulla)
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The concert will be held at University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center's Recital Hall, located at 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148. See the map below for details.

We are excited to announce our 2023-2024 season concert dates! Mark your calendar and join us for great music. We can't wait to see you again!

Fall Concert
Sunday, October 22, 2023, 3 pm
UNO Recital Hall

Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 6 pm
UNO Recital Hall

Mid-Spring Concert
Sunday, March 24, 2024, 3 pm
UNO Recital Hall

Spring Concert
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 3 pm
UNO Recital Hall

Independence Day Concert
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Venue TBA

The band has been hard at work rehearsing and is excited to welcome you to our annual Spring Concert at UNO Recital Hall, featuring concert band classics and new-found favorites that we know you'll love. Save the date for the concert on Sunday, March 26 at 3 pm. Admission is FREE and open to the public!

​Stay tuned for the full concert program, coming soon.

2023 SPRING CONCERT
March 26, 2023 | 3:00 pm
University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center
2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148
Free Admission!

The band has been hard at work rehearsing since January to bring you this exciting concert!

Join us on Sunday, December 11, 3 pm at UNO for our annual concert of holiday musical favorites from the past and present, perfect for the entire family! Admission is free and open to the public. The program will include:

• "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson
• "White Christmas" and other holiday songs by Irving Berlin
• Hanukkah music medley
• Movie music from How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Frozen, and The Polar Express
• and much more!

Join us Sunday, November 6 at 6:30 pm at UNO Recital Hall for the long-awaited return of New Orleans Concert Band! Our Fall 2022 concert will feaure classic symphonic band favorites while honoring All Souls Day, Veterans Day, and the contributions of our long-time members! Stay tuned for the full concert program, coming soon! Admission is free and open to the public.