Community Band of Brevard

Community Band of Brevard The Band is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Concerts are free and open to the public. Our musical director is Mr. Marion Scott. Mr.

The Community Band of Brevard exists to educate its members, to entertain its audiences, and to serve its community. Scott formed the Band in 1985 to provide a performance outlet for adult musicians in the area. Our membership, currently numbering about 85, includes people of all ages representing many occupations. Most of our concerts have a specific theme upon which the music focuses. Those them

es have often led us to include exceedingly difficult works, which we willingly do, and to include special guest artists. The Band gives several concerts throughout the year. Our concerts include many diverse musical genres, composers, and often previously unpublished works for band. Each program is planned to please a variety of musical tastes.

Community Band Celebrates ‘Contemporary American Composers’ Music by John Williams, Whitacre, Ticheli and more June 7 in...
05/26/2026

Community Band Celebrates ‘Contemporary American Composers’
Music by John Williams, Whitacre, Ticheli and more June 7 in Merritt Island

(MERRITT ISLAND, FL) – The Community Band of Brevard has been entertaining the Space Coast for over 40 years, performing several high-quality, free public concerts each year. Their latest offering, Contemporary American Composers, celebrates energetic and moving harmonies that are uniquely American. Music lovers should mark their calendars now for Sunday, June 7 at Merritt Island High School Auditorium, 100 Mustang Way (off North Courtenay Parkway, 32953). The 3:00 PM concert will include the music of living 20th century composers, John Williams, Eric Whitacre, Frank Ticheli, Brian Balmages and Samuel Hazo. The very melodic “October” by Whitacre has an almost vocal quality, while “Joy in All Things” by Balmages is filled with musical imagery and complex rhythms. Ticheli’s “Vesuvius” (yes, that Vesuvius) feels appropriately explosive and fiery, while “Midway March” by John Williams is an energetic and patriotic concert march that will leave you breathless. “Ride” by Hazo was inspired by a high-speed country road trip in Pennsylvania, while the composer’s “Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song” has a swelling and hummable melody. The work by Eric Whitacre will be directed by the group’s associate conductor, Jeff Morin. The group is a past winner of the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Silver Scroll Award for musical excellence. Contemporary American Composers is free with no ticket required and no reserve seating. For more information, contact Community Band of Brevard at (321) 258-5580, visit www.CommunityBandofBrevard.com.

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05/26/2026

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03/02/2026

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‘Swing into Spring’ March 15 in Merritt Island Community Band of Brevard has been a musical force on the Space Coast for...
03/02/2026

‘Swing into Spring’ March 15 in Merritt Island

Community Band of Brevard has been a musical force on the Space Coast for over 40 years, performing several high-quality, free public concerts each year. Mark your calendar now for their latest offering, Swing into Spring, an afternoon of foot-tapping jazz and big band favorites. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at Merritt Island High School Auditorium, 100 Mustang Way (off North Courtenay Parkway, 32953). The 3:00 PM concert will include song after swinging song that pays tribute to the greats of the era. The audience can expect to hear medleys of hits by Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Cole Porter, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Some featured arrangements include, Sinatra, Woody Herman in Concert, Crazy for You, A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington and Music of Cole Porter. Fans of John Williams will appreciate John Williams Swings—an entertaining and powerful medley of jazz-influenced themes from Williams' film scores, showcasing the composer's jazz roots. The Community Band of Brevard is directed by former military bandleader, Robin Kessler. The group is a past winner of the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Silver Scroll Award for musical excellence. Swing into Spring is free with no ticket required and no reserve seating. For more information, contact Community Band of Brevard at (321) 258-5580, visit www.CommunityBandofBrevard.com

Festive Performance 'A Holiday Concert' Community Band of Brevard performs December 7 in Merritt Island(MERRITT ISLAND, ...
11/24/2025

Festive Performance 'A Holiday Concert'
Community Band of Brevard performs December 7 in Merritt Island

(MERRITT ISLAND, FL) -- Who's ready for some Christmas music? If you are, the Community Band of Brevard will once again present their annual program of seasonal favorites during A CBOB Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 7 at Merritt Island High School Auditorium, 100 Mustang Way (off North Courtenay Parkway, 32953). The popular 3:00 PM concert will include a treasure trove of Christmas classics arranged for band, including the nostalgic Christmas from the 50s and Leroy Anderson’s, Christmas Festival. The audience will hear "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” along with the jazzy “Jingle Them Bells” and “Secret Agent Santa.” Chanukah is commemorated with “Fanfare for the Festival of Lights” and A Chanukah Celebration. A past winner of the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Silver Scroll Award for musical excellence, the Community Band of Brevard is directed by former military bandleader, Robin Kessler. Not surprisingly, “Stars and Stripes for Christmas" by John Philip Sousa is also on the program. A CBOB Holiday Concert is free with no ticket required and no reserve seating. For more information, contact Community Band of Brevard at (321) 258-5580, visit CommunityBandOfBrevard.com or connect with them on Facebook.

PHOTO – Evie Tompkins strikes the chimes for the Community Band of Brevard. 'A CBOB Holiday Concert' is December 7, a program of Christmas favorites arranged for band. Admission is free. Call (321)258-5580.

Everyone at CBOB is looking forward to this annual holiday tradition!
11/24/2025

Everyone at CBOB is looking forward to this annual holiday tradition!

A little reminder about Sunday's Player's Choice for you!
09/05/2025

A little reminder about Sunday's Player's Choice for you!

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100 E Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL
32953

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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