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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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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 Resume for 2009-10 Season

Saint Helena Community Band rehearsals are in full swing Sundays, 5 to 7:15 pm, in Odd Fellows Lodge, upstairs at 1352 Railroad Avenue in Saint Helena. Musicians please come join regular members and a few new faces in gearing up for fall season performances. Brushing up on old favorites is read more »

8/1/2009      Auditions Now Open for the 2009-10 Concert Season

Auditions are now being scheduled for membership in the Saint Helena Community Band. All Napa Valley musicians and beyond are invited to audition for positions in the band. Auditions are held every Sunday by appointment at the Oddfellows Building in downtown Saint Helena. Please contact Jan Kappmeyer at janet.kappmeyer@gmail.com read more »

7/2/2009      Saint Helena Independence A Huge Success

A crowd of over 200 enjoyed Saint Helena's very own Independence celebration with Saint Helena Community Band playing American favorites at the gazebo in Lyman Park. The fresh-mowed lawn lined with folks of all ages on blankets and low backed chairs was the scene for the relaxing music and dining read more »

6/17/2009      Saint Helena Library June Fest enjoyed by ALL!

The Wednesday evening concert by the Saint Helena Community Band was a special event of the Saint Helena Library Wednesday Evening Event series. Enjoyed by over 200 picnickers, this 2nd annual community festival on the lawn featured the 3-generation band performance as local vintners and restauranteurs provided foods and beverages read more »

5/28/2009      Saint Helena Woodwind Quintet Debut

The Saint Helena Woodwind Quintet, comprised of members of the the Saint Helena Community Band, performed a number of classical pieces for the Rianda House Arts & Lecture series on March 25, 2009. read more »

12/31/2008      Band WOWS Rubicon Estate Open House AGAIN!

Saint Helena Community Band performed an encore performance at the Rubicon Estate Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 7, 2008. The full house audience in The Barrel Room enjoyed this second annual holiday concert with about 300 guests joining together in standing ovations. Please see the links page for listening read more »

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