Saint Helena Community Band

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Please visit the Introduction to the Band on our Contacts page for an overview of playing opportunities.

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Welcome all musicians! Saint Helena Community Band rehearsals are held Sundays from 6 to 8:15 pm at the St. Helena High School just south of downtown St.Helena. Players meet in the high school Rudd Building next to the new Performing Arts Center.

The St. Helena High School is located at 465 Main Street just south of downtown St. Helena (map). Parking is in front of the building or on Grayson Avenue.

Newcomers, come join us at our first rehearsal! For rehearsal schedules see Upcoming Events, below, or click on the Events page for the Band rehearsal and concert calendar.

Learn more about our conductor, Dr. Andy Collinsworth.

Upcoming Events

6/10/2018	4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Francis Ford Coppola Winery Annual Spring Concert in Geyserville	Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Geyserville, CA
7/1/2018	3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	SHCB 11th Annual Independence Concert at Pioneer Park in Calistoga	Pioneer Park (Map)
7/4/2018	5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SHCB 11th Annual Independence Concert as part of the St Helena July 4th festivities at Crane Park	Crane Park

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Recent news

7/15/2017 10th Annual Independence Concerts celebrate first full decade of SHCB musical excellence

This year's spring and summer performances brought the Saint Helena Community Band full circle in celebration of its first complete decade since Francis Coppola shared his vision with the community in 2007 to begin a band in St Helena. The crowd-pleasing 10th Annual Independence Concerts performed in Lyman and Pioneer read more »

7/8/2016 9th Annual Independence Concert in Lyman Park was awesome finale to SHCB's ninth season!

Besides surprise, joy and excitement, as a musician arriving at Lyman Park concert call time, the wall-to-wall picnickers’ welcoming of Saint Helena Community Band proved 2 things: Dreams can come true, and Excellence and perseverance are well worth the personal effort. This hometown reception on 7/3 brought to life Francis read more »

6/24/2016 Summer Concert at Pioneer Park in Calistoga a Grand Slam!

Congratulations were given to all the musicians for an awesome performance at Pioneer Park Friday, June 24th! Everyone did a great job, including the entertaining master of ceremonies lined up by Wally, our Fundraising Chair - Calistoga's popular mayor, Chris Canning. Thanks to all for many good plays, base hits read more »

5/22/2016 Francis Ford Coppola Winery debut successful performance becomes hopeful annual event

Francis Ford Coppola Winery manager, Tyishia, sends a big thank you to The Band with hopes of making an SHCB concert an annual event at FFCW. The winery received great feed back from guests about our wonderful performance. All the musicians loved being at the lovely resort-like winery and are read more »

4/10/2016 Vineyard Valley debut in the Club House a great success!

The Band's debut performance at Vineyard Valley Club House on Sunday, April 10, 2016 was a joy to behold for about 100 people - including 40 SHCB musicians. All are appreciative for the fun day and look forward to a repeat performance in the not-too-distant future! read more »

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