Golden Gate Park Band

08/25/2026

¡Ole! The Heart of Spain

Sunday, August 30, 2026
1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Spreckels Temple of Music
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco, CA, 94118

Feel the heat, rhythm, and passion of Spain at this electrifying celebration of Spanish culture with the Golden Gate Park Band! Featuring the dynamic artistry of Damien Alvarez and the fiery ensemble Flamenco Libre, this afternoon in the park will burst with the sound of castanets, driving guitar, and dazzling footwork.

Join us for a performance that sizzles with spirit and brings a taste of Andalucía right to the bandstand!

Program:

‍ ‍Golden Gate Park Band

Amparita Roca - Jaime Texidor
La Boda de Luis Alonso … Geronimo Gimenez/D. McLain
Beleras, Flamenco Libre - San Francisco
Gutar Interlude
Solo de Conta
Golden Gate Park Band
Spanish Horns … Maurice Clark
Españi Cañi - P. Marquina / R. Cray
Andalicia … E. Lecuona, arr. P. Yoder
Flamenco Libre - San Anselmo
Fandangos
Flamenco Libre Ensemble
Sevillanas,
Solo de Damien Alvarez
Alegrias
Golden Gate Park Band
Malagueña … Lecuona, arr. Yoder
Man of La Mancha - M. Leigh/ F. Erickson

08/23/2026

Celebrate the rich traditions and resilient spirit of Ukraine on Sunday August 23 at 1 pm with the Golden Gate Park Band. We’re honored to partner with the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council and the Ukrainian Heritage Club of Northern California for an afternoon of music that reflects Ukraine’s vibrant history and enduring pride.

Featuring stirring folk melodies, lively dances, and heartfelt anthems, this concert shines a spotlight on the beauty and strength of Ukrainian culture. Join us Sunday at the bandshell in Golden Gate Park for a celebration of heritage, and the unifying power of music with fifteen guest performing artists and ensembles from the Ukrainian community, including:

Kateryna Boiko, the Kalyna Bay Band, Zoloti Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Ivanna Tarantula Filipenko, Lesya Zabash*ta, the Bandura Ensemble of Norther California, vocal trio “Octane”, Ola Herasymenko-Oliynka (Bandura), Maria Tscherepenko and much more!
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08/19/2026

Celebrating Ukrainian Culture
Sunday, August 23, 2026
1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Spreckels Temple of Music
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveSan Francisco, CA, 94118

Celebrate the rich traditions and resilient spirit of Ukraine at this special cultural tribute with the Golden Gate Park Band. We’re honored to partner with the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council and the Ukrainian Heritage Club of Northern California for an afternoon of music that reflects Ukraine’s vibrant history and enduring pride.

Featuring stirring folk melodies, lively dances, and heartfelt anthems, this concert shines a spotlight on the beauty and strength of Ukrainian culture. Join us in the park for a celebration of community, heritage, and the unifying power of music.

Celebrate the rich traditions and resilient spirit of Ukraine at this special cultural tribute with the Golden Gate Park Band. We’re honored to partner with the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council and the Ukrainian Heritage Club of Northern California for an afternoon of music that reflects

08/15/2026

08/11/2026

Celebrating Hungarian Culture

Sunday, August 16, 2026
1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Spreckels Temple of Music
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco, CA, 94118

Celebrate Saint Stephen’s Day with an afternoon of music, dance, and tradition! The Golden Gate Park Band is proud to partner with the Hungarian Heritage Foundation of Northern California for a concert honoring Hungary’s rich cultural legacy.

From fiery dances and soulful melodies to spirited marches and folk-inspired favorites, this program captures the passion and pride of Hungarian music. With special participation highlighting traditional heritage and community connections, it’s a joyful celebration of culture, history, and the enduring power of music to bring people together.

Program: (All selections by Golden Gate Park Band except where noted)

Rákóczi March (Marche Hongoriese)

Diana Pray, Judit Fischer and the Golden Gate Park Band: National Anthems USA and Hungary

Hungarian Dance Five and Six … . Brams/arr. S.J. Price

Speech by Dr Éva Voison, Honorary Consul General of Hungary

Endre Levente Balogh: Rákóczi megtérése by Kacsóh Pongrác

Judit Fischer: A francia királylány dala from János Vitéz by Pongrác Kacsóh

Endre Levente Balogh: Te vagy a legény and Csínom Palkó.. Hungarian Folk Music

Diana Pray and the Golden Gate Band: Hungarian Folk Songs … arr. M Wirgler

Light Cavalry Overture - von Suppe/Fillmore

Crossroads Band San Francisco with guest musician Gergő Szabó on bass guitar

Ritmusa: Lennék én folyóvíz poem by Sándor Petőfi
Kaláka: Születésnapomra poem by Attila József
Magdolna Rúzsa: Lassan kocsis
Parno Graszt: Másnak dalol az a madár

Diana Pray and Golden Gate Park Band:
Szép vagy, gyönyörű vagy Magyarország by Zsigmond Vincze

Merry Widow selections by Frank Lehár/ arr. S. Morris

Poet and Peasant Overture - Franz von Suppe/arr. Meyrelles

08/04/2026

Tune Town !

Sunday, August 9, 2026
1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Spreckels Temple of Music
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco, CA, 94118

Bring the whole family for a joyful, kid-friendly afternoon of musical fun with the Golden Gate Park Band! From video game excitement to dancing folk tunes and classic bandstand sparkle, it’s a program designed to delight young listeners — and the young at heart.

Guest Conductor Craig Bryant returns to lead GGPB in this program that is guaranteed to delight and surprise!

Program:

On the Mall - Edwin Franko Goldman, arr. Lake
William Tell Overture … Rossini, arr. Meyrelles
Wizard of Oz Selections … Harold Arlen/ arr. James Barnes
Country Gardens - Percy Grainger/ arr. Karrick
Symphonic Highlights from Frozen … arr. Stephen Bulla
Sesame Street Celebration … arr. Paul Murtha
Don't Stop Me Now (Queen) from Sonic The Hedgehog … Freddie Mercury, arr. Paul Murtha
Music from Super Mario Brothers … Koji Kondo, arr. Takashi Hoshide
Music from How to Train Your Dragon … John Powell/ arr. Sean O'Laughlin
Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters … Huntrix, arr. Caleb Holmes
Cartoon Symphony … arr. Larry Combs

08/03/2026

The Golden Gate Park Band playing Circus Bee by Henry Fillmore.

07/28/2026

Say Thank You to our First Responders!
Sunday, August 2, 2026
1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Spreckels Temple of Music
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveSan Francisco, CA, 94118

Join the Golden Gate Park Band for a heartfelt tribute to the Bay Area’s first responders—those who show up first and stand strong when it matters most. This special concert honors the dedication and courage of our firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and emergency professionals, with representatives from NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) joining us in recognition of community preparedness and service.

Featuring stirring patriotic favorites, uplifting anthems, and music that celebrates resilience and unity, this afternoon in the park is a chance to say thank you in the most powerful way we know—through music.

Program:

Pathfinder of Panama - John Philip Sousa

Hooray for Hollywood - arr. Warren Barker

An American in Paris - G. Gershwin, arr. J. Krance

Chester - Wiliam Schuman

25 or 6 to 4 - R. Lamm, arr. P. Murtha

Golden Gate March - Edwin F. Goldman

Satiric Dances - Norman Dello Joio

Salute to American Jazz - arr. Sammy Nestico

Manhattan Beach - John Philip Sousa

A San Francisco Medley - arr. Gordon Pappas

Circus Bee - Henry Fillmore

Join the Golden Gate Park Band for a heartfelt tribute to the Bay Area’s first responders —those who show up first and stand strong when it matters most. This special concert honors the dedication and courage of our firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and emergency professionals, with rep...

07/27/2026

Cheers to the Park Band’s very own Daven Tjaarda-Hernandez, our trombone soloist on “The Blue Bells of Scotland”! Did you know that Daven is a classically trained trombonist and holds a masters degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

Thanks also to our special guests the Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers for bringing lively color to our Scottish Celebration!
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