Beyond the Equinox: Season of Change with guest conductor Erick Von Sas
Join the Band on a journey of impactful music with themes both light and dark
Marching Into Summer with Guest Conductor Kassandra Hunter
Toe-tapping Tunes to Welcome Tip Top Temperatures
A Celebration of Spring with guest conductor Samuel Broomell
An inspiring journey through classical and contemporary compositions for wind band, including The Hounds of Spring, by Alfred Reed; Shenandoah, by Frank Tichelli; Spring from “The Seasons,” by Antonio Vivaldi; Jurassic Park Soundtrack highlights, selections from “Wicked,” and more!
Snow Holidays: “A Musical Journey Around the World” with guest conductor Erick Von Sas
“A Musical Journey Around the World” transports you through enchanting melodies and rhythms from diverse cultures, igniting the holiday spirit and filling the air with joy and harmony.
Celebrating Diversity with Guest Conductor Christian Folk
An inclusive concert uniting artists from diverse backgrounds to showcase vibrant music, dance, and performances, fostering understanding and appreciation for different cultures. Through a captivating journey across continents, it promotes unity while inspiring a deeper sense of inclusivity and respect for our interconnected world.
Symphonic Landscapes with Guest Conductor Steven Wampler
Journey through a varied landscape of innovative 20th and 21st century symphonic band music — from spirited marches and jazz to the majestic and awe inspiring.
Summer Evening of Pops
Rockville Concert Band presents a Pops concert. Conducted by Music Director Juan Gallastegui
RCB CONDUCTING WORKSHOP
The City of Rockville’s Arts Division and the Rockville Concert Band are offering middle school and high school music teachers the opportunity to apply to participate in the inaugural class of a conducting workshop. Workshop leaders will be Dr. Juan Gallastegui, Music Director of the Rockville Concert Band and the Accord Symphony Orchestra, and Rachel Zephir, Music Director of the Rockville Brass Band and Director of Bands at Eleanor Roosevelt High School.Eligibility: Middle school and high school music teachers who teach in public or private schools located in Rockville or elsewhere in Montgomery County, Maryland. Eight teachers will be selected to participate, as described below. An auditor option will be open to elementary school teachers and other professionals.Goal: Provide podium time with the 60-piece Rockville Concert Band, a quality ensemble of adult amateur and professional musicians, to enhance practice and conducting techniques for teaching purposes. The eight selected teachers will have the opportunity to conduct for a minimum of 25 minutes on a designated evening with coaching from the workshop leaders. A limited numbers of teachers will be selected to be auditors, with the opportunity to observe without conducting.Repertoire: Repertoire will be selected by the workshop leaders and posted on the Rockville Concert Band website: rockvilleconcertband.org. Participants will be responsible for providing their own scores.Dates and Times: Tuesdays, May 2 and May 95 p.m.-8 p.m. Conducting exercises, review of score and other materials.8:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m Conducting Rockville Concert Band. Social Hall at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851Fees:• Selected teachers: $100 to cover printed material, conducting time and coaching• Auditors: $20 to cover printed material, observation opportunity (no conducting time) Note: Selected teachers and auditors will receive instructions on the payment process.Submission of Material: Please submit a letter of motivation and a resume to rockvilleconcertband@gmail.com. Submission must be received by Friday, April 14. Applicants will be informed of acceptance no later than April 18
A night at the movies
Guest conductor Dr. Robert Tennyson and Music Director Dr. Juan Gallastegui will lead the Rockville Concert Band in a program of music from movies and Broadway plays.
