Blacksburg Community Band
Contact Information

Would You Like To Schedule A Performance?

The Blacksburg Community Band is available to play for groups, organizations or community events such as nursing homes, hospitals, community fairs, holiday events, special occasions, and outside park concerts, to name a few. The band does not charge for performances. The sponsoring concert host is asked only to provide chairs and a suitable place to play. Voluntary donations from concert hosts are, of course, gratefully accepted since these funds support the operations of the band. Whenever possible, music will be selected to complement your event or to meet your listening preferences. If you would like to schedule a performance or obtain more details about the band, contact:

Vice President Kendra Kohl (540) 953-1271 or Director Ed Schwartz (540) 231-4975 (w) (540) 382-3707 (h)

Would You Like To Join?

Membership in the band is open to individuals of all ages and ability levels from the New River Valley and surrounding areas. No auditions are required and there are no dues or fees. Members volunteer their time and talents. Current members range in age from teenagers to senior adults. They include housewives, students, managers, engineers, retailers and teachers, to name a few. All share the common bond of having fun by making music and sharing this joy with the community. The Blacksburg Community Band holds rehearsals every Wednesday evening, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (except for the months of July and August) in the Blacksburg High School band room on Patrick Henry Drive in Blacksburg. Members are encouraged to attend rehearsals on as regular a basis as their personal and work schedules permit. Members will often come late to rehearsal or leave early. The emphasis is placed upon the enjoyment of making music. For more information, contact:

President Dixon Smiley or Director Ed Schwartz (540) 231-4975 (w) (540) 382-3707 (h)

Would You Like To Make A Donation?

The Blacksburg Community Band is an all-volunteer community organization formed in 1989 under the auspices of the Town of Blacksburg, Donations are tax-deductible. Money given to the band is used primarily to buy music and percussion equipment. Donations can be given to the director on location at a concert or can be mailed to the Treasurer at:

Blacksburg Community Band
3672 Laurel Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Treasurer Bill Murphy (540) 552-8742

Would You Like To Borrow Music?

The Blacksburg Community Band will loan music to other community band organizations if possible. We do ask that you reimburse us for postage. A fairly current list of music we own can be found on the Music page. If you would like to borrow a piece of music, please contact:

Band Librarian Leslie Palacios (540)320-1390 or Director Ed Schwartz (540) 231-4975 (w) (540) 382-3707 (h)

Band Officers