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Roster Contact Us History Heritage Links 1915 March Scholarships Cheryl's Stuff Proud member of the ASSOCIATION OF CONCERT BANDS: The International Voice of Community Bands	Special thanks to our band fan Saul Levy, who painted this watercolor picture during the band’s 8/22/10 concert, and then gave it to us to use. Wonderful!			MusicIans from other bands: You are invited to join the Nevada County Concert Band for our July 29 concert! Click here to register! The Nevada County Concert rehearses at Nevada Union High School, 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley in the band room I-3 on Mondays 6:30-9pm. Bring your instrument, and join in the fun!

2012 SEASON LINKS
Sunday May 6 at 3:00pm at the First Baptist Church, Grass Valley "Spring into Summer" concert		Sunday June 24 at 5:00pm Picnic Pops Concert #1 “Playing in the Park” concert	Saturday June 30 at 4:00pm Mohawk Valley Independence Day Celebration (info link) "Concert in Graeagle Park"
Wednesday July 4 at 1:00pm (parade at 2:00pm) Independence Day in Nevada City (info link) "Curbside Concert at the Parade"		Sunday July 29 at 5:00pm Join the band for the day! Invitational Picnic Pops Concert #2 "Along for the Ride" concert	Saturday August 11 at 3:00pm at the Nevada County Fair (info link) Pine Tree Stage "Pops Concert"
Sunday August 26 at 5:00pm Picnic Pops Concert #3 "Once in a Blue Moon” concert		Sunday September 2 at 5:00pm Commodore Park at Lake Wildwood private concert for residents only “Labor Day Concert”	Saturday September 8 at 5:30pm Constitution Day Celebration in downtown Nevada City (info link) (on North Pine Street at Commercial Street) "Constitution Celebration Concert"
Sunday December 2, 2012 at 2:30pm at the First Baptist Church, Grass Valley "Winter Concert"			2012 SUMMER POSTERS Color Black & White
Every year, the Nevada County Concert Band (NCCB) brings back to life an era in American history when the local Sunday Band Concert was a grand social occasion. Located in the Sierra foothills' gold country of Grass Valley/Nevada City, the NCCB performs free concerts at public parks and local events. In the summer, bring a picnic to the Pioneer Park concert series, or wave a flag at the curbside with the band at the Independence Day Parade; or enjoy an indoor “formal” concert in the winter and spring. Our local volunteer musicians guarantee to entertain you with a fine selection of family-friendly music. If you are seeking a true small-town experience, join the hundreds of loyal NCCB fans at any of the variety of concerts listed at this website. Once you experience the music and fun with the Nevada County Concert Band, you’ll come to understand another reason why we believe that the Gold Country is so special. NCCB in the News! The Nevada County Concert Band was featured in the Journal of the Association of Concert Bands, volume 31, Number 1, February 2012. Here’s just the article and here’s the whole magazine from this international publication for community bands. JOIN THE BAND We are always seeking new musicians! All instrument players are welcome who can read music well. Young and old sit side by side, and we enjoy having family members become part of our band family. Not every member can be at every performance, so we welcome new musicians! Click here for more information about joining the band. Right now, the band is especially seeking these instruments to help balance the band’s mix: • Flute • Bassoon • Eb or Alto or Bass Clarinet • Alto or Baritone Saxophone • Trombone * Percussion (cymbals, bass drum, hand-held noisemakers) FINE ARTS CREDIT for High-School Students The band is registered with the Nevada Union Joint High School District as an Adult Education class. Without any fees, band members who are in high school receive fine arts credits for participating in the band. Just show up at any rehearsal to get started! SENIOR PROJECT or COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT High school seniors can fulfill their graduation requirements (or eighth graders with their Community Service project) by working with the band. Contact the band’s conductor at nccband@yahoo.com to work out an individual contract to participate in this opportunity. Here are some possibilities: * conducting the band or a small ensemble * performing a solo with band * composing * sheet music, library, and instrument management * public relations (radio, news, website, pictures, fliers) * show management, scripts, guests, announcers, locations SEEKING DOG AND OWNER At the June 24^th concert, we will be performing a number which has a dog. Perhaps you know someone who would be perfect for this: “The Whistler and his Dog” by Arthur W. Pryor uses a dog that can listen well to its owner when in front of a crowd and while the band is playing. It would be best if the dog could also sit, and then come on command from a distance. (watch the video) JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you are interested in receiving email updates, including upcoming concert information, please send your name and email address to nccband@yahoo.com. This information will only be used to announce Nevada County Concert Band events. This information will not be sold or given to any other organization. DONATE TO THE BAND We are a non-profit organization, and your donations are tax-deductible. Cash and matching gifts are always welcome, plus the band is always seeking instrument and music library donations as well. Click here for our contact information, or to inquire about our Wish List. BAND WINS AWARD!