Since 1987, the Cary Town Band has enriched the cultural life of Cary, NC and surrounding communities by providing the finest in live entertainment, including formal concerts and music for community functions.

Since 1987, the Cary Town Band has enriched the cultural life of Cary, NC and surrounding communities by providing the finest in live entertainment, including formal concerts and music for community functions.

All concerts have FREE admission!

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About Our Upcoming ’26 – ’27 Season!

Join the Cary Town Band for our spectacular annual Winterfest concert, a joyous and uplifting musical celebration of the holiday season! This year’s event will light up the Cary Arts Center with festive music for the holidays, culminating in our cherished Christmas carol sing-along. Delight in unique and enchanting arrangements of classic seasonal tunes and let Winterfest ’25 be the unforgettable highlight that kicks off your holiday festivities!

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That Big Band Sound

Louis Prima’s Sing, Sing, Sing has become one of the most iconic pieces of the big band and swing era since its debut in 1936. Driven by infectious rhythms, energetic brass writing, and an unforgettable drum feature, the piece has thrilled audiences for generations.
Our performance showcased the talents of drumset player Simon Capell, whose driving rhythms and exciting solo helped capture the spirit and energy that have made this swing classic a favorite for nearly ninety years. See for yourself!

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Legends and Landscapes

Warren Barker’s Ireland is a charming medley that celebrates the rich musical traditions of the Emerald Isle. Weaving together beloved Irish folk tunes including Saint Patrick’s Day, Donnybrook, The Irish Washerwoman, I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen, and The Kerry Dance, the arrangement moves effortlessly between lively dance rhythms and warm, lyrical melodies. Barker’s colorful scoring captures both the energy and nostalgia of these timeless songs, making Ireland a favorite for audiences and performers alike. Take a listen to our performance and enjoy this musical journey across Ireland!

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Heroes and Hope

Commissioned to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the International Trumpet Guild, Eric Ewazen’s Prelude and Fugue for Trumpet Choir is a showcase for the brilliance and versatility of the trumpet. The stately prelude sets a bold, fanfare-like tone before giving way to a lively fugue, where a single musical idea is passed from player to player in an intricate tapestry of sound.
Featuring much of our trumpet section, this performance highlights the precision, musicianship, and teamwork required to bring Ewazen’s exciting writing to life. Have a listen and enjoy!

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Selections from the Program

English Folk Song Suite
I. March Seventeen Come Sunday

Vaughan Williams

Ireland

Arr. Warren Barker

A Disney Spectacular

Arr. John Moss
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

A Trumpeter’s Lullaby

Leroy Anderson, arr. Philip J Lang
Milton Carawan, Trumpet

Big Band Bash

Arr. Bob Lowden

The Pink Panther

Henry Mancini, arr. John Edmondson

Cole Porter Medley

Arr. Robert Russell Bennett

They Can’t Take That Away From Me

George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Pavanne

Morton Gould

Blades of Toledo

Trevor Sharpe
Matt Edwards, Lisa Kooker, Jay Brock, Trombones

Glenn Miller in Concert

Glenn Miller, arr. Paul Murtha
Dawn Jonckowski and Bill Chism, Dancers

How to Train Your Dragon

John Powell, arr. Sean O’Laughlin

Beyond the Sea

Charles Trenet, arr. Henk Ummels
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

I Met New York

Jeneal Teander, arr. John Devries
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Caravan

Duke Ellington, arr. Richard Saucedo
Dawn Jonckowski and Bill Chism, Dancers

Gonna Fly Now (from Rocky)

Bill Conti, arr. Naohiro Iwai

Rhapsody in Blue (abridged)

George Gershwin
Arr. Ferde Grofé
Luna Knudsen, Piano

Sing, Sing, Sing

Luis Prima, arr. Jeff Hest
Simon Capell, Drum Set

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

English Folk Song Suite
I. March Seventeen Come Sunday

Vaughan Williams

Ireland

Arr. Warren Barker

A Disney Spectacular

Arr. John Moss
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

A Trumpeter’s Lullaby

Leroy Anderson, arr. Philip J Lang
Milton Carawan, Trumpet

Big Band Bash

Arr. Bob Lowden

The Pink Panther

Henry Mancini, arr. John Edmondson

Cole Porter Medley

Arr. Robert Russell Bennett

They Can’t Take That Away From Me

George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Pavanne

Morton Gould

Blades of Toledo

Trevor Sharpe
Matt Edwards, Lisa Kooker, Jay Brock, Trombones

Glenn Miller in Concert

Glenn Miller, arr. Paul Murtha
Dawn Jonckowski and Bill Chism, Dancers

How to Train Your Dragon

John Powell, arr. Sean O’Laughlin

Beyond the Sea

Charles Trenet, arr. Henk Ummels
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

I Met New York

Jeneal Teander, arr. John Devries
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Caravan

Duke Ellington, arr. Richard Saucedo
Dawn Jonckowski and Bill Chism, Dancers

Gonna Fly Now (from Rocky)

Bill Conti, arr. Naohiro Iwai

Rhapsody in Blue (abridged)

George Gershwin
Arr. Ferde Grofé
Luna Knudsen, Piano

Sing, Sing, Sing

Luis Prima, arr. Jeff Hest
Simon Capell, Drum Set

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Federal March (1788)

Alexander Reinagle
Arr. Roger Smith

The Star-Spangled Banner

John Stafford Smith
Arr. John Philip Sousa
Dawn Christine Jonckowski, Song Leader

Armed Forces Salute

Bob Lowden
Arr. Yoshi Nakamura

A Jefferson Portrait

Elliot Del Borgo
Mark Schreiner, Narrator

Excursion

Lisa Galvin

The Great Locomotive Chase

Robert W. Smith

Lindbergh’s Triumph

Dave Black

Parade of the Tall Ships

Jay A. Chattaway

The Right Stuff End Credits

Bill Conti

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Federal March (1788)

Alexander Reinagle
Arr. Roger Smith

The Star-Spangled Banner

John Stafford Smith
Arr. John Philip Sousa
Dawn Christine Jonckowski, Song Leader

Armed Forces Salute

Bob Lowden
Arr. Yoshi Nakamura

A Jefferson Portrait

Elliot Del Borgo
Mark Schreiner, Narrator

Excursion

Lisa Galvin

The Great Locomotive Chase

Robert W. Smith

Lindbergh’s Triumph

Dave Black

Parade of the Tall Ships

Jay A. Chattaway

The Right Stuff End Credits

Bill Conti

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

English Folk Song Suite
I. March Seventeen Come Sunday

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Excursion

Lisa Galvin

Blades of Toledo

Trevor Sharpe
Yoshi Nakamura, Lisa Kooker, Jay Brock, Trombones

How to Train Your Dragon

John Powell
Arr. Sean O’Loughlin

Sing, Sing, Sing

Louis Prima
Arr. Jeff Hest
Simon Capell, Drum Set

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

English Folk Song Suite
I. March Seventeen Come Sunday

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Excursion

Lisa Galvin

Blades of Toledo

Trevor Sharpe
Yoshi Nakamura, Lisa Kooker, Jay Brock, Trombones

How to Train Your Dragon

John Powell
Arr. Sean O’Loughlin

Sing, Sing, Sing

Louis Prima
Arr. Jeff Hest
Simon Capell, Drum Set

** All Selections Subject To Change