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On October 21, 1921 a group known as the Odd Fellow Brasses was founded at the Odd Fellows Hall in downtown St. Helena. This collection of local musicians, later known as the St. Helena Municipal Band, played for local dances and civic events throughout the twenties until disbanding with the onset of the Depression in 1929.

On December 1, 2007 the new St. Helena Community Band performed for the first time in the Lyman Park Gazebo for the annual Hometown Holiday Celebration.  On this sunny afternoon the crowd of local residents and visitors heard the band play Sleigh Ride, The Saints' Hallelujah and the band's own theme song, "March Onward America," a composition by Carmine Coppola.  

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7/2/2010      Calistoga Band Camp & SHCB kick off July Fourth Festivities on Fiesta Stage at Napa Fairgrounds

Calistoga Band Camp and SHCB united forces on the Fiesta Stage at Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga to kick off the 4th of July Fair and festivities. Their musical performances were featured along with the delightful dancers that again inspired onlookers. The annual event is sponsored by parks and recreation read more »

7/1/2010      Saint Helena Lyman Park Independence Picnic Concert Welcomes 4th of July Weekend

The Band's second annual Saint Helena Lyman Park Independence Picnic Concert again welcomed the 4th of July with an appreciative community enjoying Americana in celebration of the weekend to come. read more »

6/16/2010      Saint Helena Public Library June Fest and New Addition Dedication makes new memories

The Saint Helena Library June Fest and Dedication of new the addition was another memorable community celebration of our world class library facilities. The event featured a concert by Saint Helena Community Band - the 3rd annual community festival on the lawn. Favorite local foods and beverages sold from 6:30 read more »

6/13/2010      Golden Gate Park Gig Wins Kudos for the Band ... Listen to the concert selections in article below

As the final group performing in the weekend long Golden Gate Park Band Festival, the Saint Helena Community Band filled the band shell Sunday at 4:00 PM and played a varied repertoire from Gershwin to Saint-Saens's Danse Bacchanale to Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. On a delightfully warm read more »

5/9/2010      The Band Joins the Sounds of Cinco de Mayo

The Saint Helena Community Band won the "best adult band" award during the Sunday May 9th Annual Napa Valley Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival in Calistoga, which attracted thousands of spectators. The parade featured 38 entries and raised funds for graduating high school students. The band played "Brazil" and read more »

2/26/2010      Saint Helena High School Band Room is Home for SHCB Sunday Rehearsals from 5 to 7:15 pm

Band rehearsals are each Sunday evening in the Saint Helena High School Band Room at 1401 Grayson Avenue (on Main Street) in Saint Helena. The Band Room is #303 on the SHHS campus, located just east of the football field and new field house. Access to the room can be read more »

12/20/2009      Santa Came to Saint Helena at Silverado Orchards Retirement Community

Silverado Orchards was THE PLACE YOUNG AND OLD alike were wowed as SANTA arrived in ST HELENA on Sunday, December 20th. Over 200 enjoyed Saint Helena Community Band playing all-time holiday favorites as Santa was welcomed while sharing Silverado Orchards surprises along with gingerbread cookies, hot apple cider and other read more »

12/6/2009      Rubicon Estate Open House Third Annual Concert another recordbreaking event

Saint Helena Community Band's third annual performance at the Rubicon Estate Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 6, 2009 tallied record numbers of attendees. The packed house audience in the Barrel Room enjoyed this festive holiday concert with over 300 guests joining together in standing ovations. Also visit www.rubiconestate.com. read more »

10/20/2009      St. Helena Wind Ensemble at the Presbyterian Church

The Saint Helena Wind Ensemble played before, during and after the service on Sunday, October 18 at the Presbyterian Church, 1428 Spring Street in St.Helena. The following pieces were on the program: Allegro, G. F. Handel Adagio and Rondo, W. F. Mozart Prelude and Fugue, J. S. Bach Quintet in read more »

9/13/2009      Band Rehearsals for 2009-10 Season

Saint Helena Community Band rehearsals were in full swing Sundays, 5 to 7:15 pm, in Odd Fellows Lodge in Saint Helena until February 2010. Beginning February 21st rehearsals moved to St Helena High School, 1401 Grayson Avenue, Room 303, in Saint Helena. Musicians please come join regular members and a read more »

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