Join the New Orleans Concert Band for our annual Independence Day celebration at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring patriotic favorites, a salute to our armed forces, and a few surprises!

The concert is free and open to the community, while seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis (max capacity: 200). Refreshments will be available for purchase.

The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key (arr. Damrosch)
Karen Sedtal, vocalist

Hail to the Spirit of Liberty by John Philip Sousa

Second American Folk Rhapsody by Clare Grundman

Folk Suite for Band by William Grant Still

Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin (arr. Longfield)
Karen Sedtal, piano

God of Our Fathers by Claude T. Smith 

INTERMISSION

Concord by Clare Grundman

Battle Hymn of the Republic by Wilhousky / Neilson
Norman Robinson, narrator
Karen Sedtal, vocalist

Armed Forces Salute (arr. Bob Lowden)

God Bless America by Irving Berlin (arr. Sharp)
Karen Sedtal, vocalist

America the Beautiful by Samuel Augustus Ward (arr. Dragon)
Karen Sedtal, vocalist

The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa

​Join us in celebrating 50 years of artistic excellence and community at our season finale concert, featuring music honoring the band's past while looking ahead to its bright future. As always, the concert is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

One of New Orleans' favorite holiday traditions returns for its 50th year! Featuring timeless music from the band’s storied past, alongside modern festive favorites, our seasonal celebration has something for everyone under the tree.

50th Annual Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1 p.m.
University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center
​2000 Lakeshore Drive
​​Free admission (donations appreciated)

Concert Program
Festive Overture by Dmitri Shostakovich (transcr. Hunsberger)
O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen (transcr. Reynolds)
Major Van Orden March by Leonard J. Denena, Jr. (ed. Troxler)
A Christmas Celebration by Kenny Bierschenk
Suite for Brass Quintet and Concert Band from Mass by Leonard Bernstein (arr. Sweeney)
INTERMISSION
A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson
Christmas Fancies by James Curnow
Old Scottish Melody (“Auld Lang Syne” by Charles A. Wiley
A Chanukah Celebration by David Bobrowitz (arr. Soper)
Russian Christmas Music by Alfred Reed
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Join the band for our FREE annual July 4th celebration at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, led by guest conductor Dr. Patrick Hennessey! Admission is free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 4, 12:30 p.m.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp Street

To receive email reminders about the concert, RSVP with the Ogden below. Registration does not guarantee a seat.

Join us for our annual Mid-Spring Concert, featuring vibrant works for concert band from past and present, including Rolling Thunder March (John Philip Sousa), Grand Central Station (Michael Torke), Ride of the Valkyries (Richard Wagner), American Overture (Joseph W. Jenkins), and much more!

Mid-Spring Concert
Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3 pm
University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center
​2000 Lakeshore Blvd

Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

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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