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of the Band The band was originally organized in 1986 for an Amherst PTA play. Under the leadership of Jean Butler, the band expanded from a small ensemble to a full-size concert band, drawing its membership from both Amherst and surrounding towns. Jean led the band until 2002, when she and her husband Irv retired. Photos from the early days of the band are available in the Archives. Patricia McMullen, who previously played French horn in the band, is our current conductor. Profile of the Band The Amherst Town Band is a non-profit organization that operates for the
purpose of providing affordable musical entertainment through public concerts consisting
of a wide variety of instrumental compositions, such as classical, show tunes, big band,
marches, polkas, contemporary and novelties. |
The band is also available for parades and private functions. For booking information, see our Contacts page. The band provides an opportunity for our
membership, consisting of adult and student musicians from the greater Amherst, New
Hampshire area, to take part in an active performing band for their personal pleasure and
enrichment. Funds are raised solely through performances and are used to buy new music and
equipment, and to provide scholarships to our student band members who plan to attend
post-secondary education and continue their musicianship. |
