Past Concerts

Colors of Autumn

October 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Cary Arts Center

As autumn gently transforms the landscape, cooling the summer heat and painting the trees in vibrant hues before their leaves gracefully fall, the Cary Town Band invites you to celebrate this enchanting season. Join us for Colors of Autumn, a concert capturing the essence of this delightful time of year. The performance will feature pieces such as Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma, October by Eric Whitacre, and The Witch and the Saint by Steven Reineke. Embrace the transition to winter with us through the beautiful and evocative music of autumn.

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48th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

August 24, 2024

Immerse yourself in a day of creativity and musical charm as the Cary Town Band kicks off the Annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Cary! Join us amidst the vibrant array of arts and crafts for an unforgettable performance filled with toe-tapping tunes and melodic delights.
As you stroll through the festival, let the Cary Town Band serenade you with their eclectic repertoire, spanning from timeless classics to contemporary favorites. Whether you’re a long-time fan or experiencing our music for the first time, our lively melodies are sure to uplift your spirits and add a special touch to your Lazy Daze experience.

Summerfest 4th of July

July 4, 2024

Join us for a salute to the red, white, and blue as we honor the birthday of the U.S.A. alongside the music of the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy patriotic favorites, high-spirited classics, fun activities for kids and a dazzling firework display over Symphony Lake.

Downtown Cary Patriotic Celebration

By Air and By Sea

July 3, 2024

Set against the backdrop of the historic Cary Arts Center, the theme of this year’s Downtown Cary Patriotic Celebration is By Air and By Sea. Our music pays tribute to the brave service members who defend us from threats arriving by sea and from the sky. The celebration includes the presentation of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, singing our National Anthem, a musical salute to our veterans, and a patriotic speaker. Come join us for our annual tribute to the founding of the United States of America!

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7th Annual Triangle Community Band Festival

June 15, 2024

Every year, the Durham Community Concert Band hosts the Triangle Community Band Festival, along with the Raleigh Concert Band, the Holly Springs Community Band, the Cary Town Band, and The Village Band of Chapel Hill / Carrboro. All five bands will converge for a toe-tapping, awes-inspiring concert, and as always, the finale includes all five bands performing together as an encore. Admission is free and there will be local food trucks! Bring a chair, a blanket, and an appetite for great music and fun!

In The News!

May 17, 2024

What’s new? What’s in the news? There is music for all kinds of news! Join us as the Cary Town Band explores music about the weather (In Storm and Sunshine), sports (Olympic Fanfare and Theme), weddings (Wedding Day at Troldhaugen), robbers (The Bandits Overture), and attempted murder (Slaughter on Tenth Avenue), at home and abroad! It’s In the News!

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It’s My Job!

April 11, 2024

What’s your job? What’s my job? What do jobs have to do with music? Quite a bit, as it turns out! Join the Cary Town Band for a musical exploration of jobs and the people who do them. We’ll have music about superheroes, singers, cowboys, and public servants. Find the music for your favorite job at It’s My Job!

On My Mind – Memories, Dreams, and Fantasy

Feb 9, 2024

Do you hear music when you dream? Does a favorite song bring back a memory? What kind of music is fantastical? Come find the answers to these questions as the Cary Town Band presents “On My Mind – Memories, Dreams and Fantasy.” Come share music from a favorite memory, dream, or fantasy with us!

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Winterfest ’23

Dec 8, 2023

Join the Cary Town Band for our annual musical celebration of the holiday season. This year’s concert takes place in the Cary Arts Center theatre, with music for Christmas and Hanukkah and our popular Christmas carol sing-along. Join us for some unique settings of great seasonal music at Winterfest ’23!

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Selections from the Program

El Relicario

José Padilla, arr. Robert Longfield

Forgotten Dreams

Leroy Anderson

Game of Thrones Highlights

Ramin Djawadi, arr. Jay Bocook

I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables 

Claude-Michel Schönberg,
arr. Michael Brown
Andrew Hedgecock, Alto Saxophone solo

Man of La Mancha

Mitch Leigh

The Lord of the Rings

Johan deMeij, arr. Paul Lavender

Highlights from Dreamgirls

Henry Krieger & Tom Eyen, arr. Jay Bocook

Selections from the Program

El Relicario

José Padilla, arr. Robert Longfield

Forgotten Dreams

Leroy Anderson

Game of Thrones Highlights

Ramin Djawadi, arr. Jay Bocook

I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables

Claude-Michel Schönberg,
arr. Michael Brown
Andrew Hedgecock, Alto Saxophone solo

Man of La Mancha

Mitch Leigh

The Lord of the Rings

Johan deMeij, arr. Paul Lavender

Highlights from Dreamgirls

Henry Krieger & Tom Eyen, arr. Jay Bocook

Selections from the Program

Adeste Fideles

Traditional, arr. James Ployhar

Carol of the Bells

Mykola Leontovych, arr. Victor Flowers

Farandole from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2

Georges Bizet, arr. Larry Daehn

The Christmas Song

Mel Torme and Robert Wells, arr. John Higgins
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Chanukah is Here

Traditional, arr. Calvin Custer

The Polar Express

Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, arr. Jerry Brubaker

Grown-Up Christmas List

David Foster and Linda Thompson-Jenner, arr. Michael Brown

Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Christmas Sing-a-long

Traditional, arr. James Ployhar
Dawn Jonckowski, Song Leader

Patapan

Traditional Burgundian carol, arr. Shelley Hanson

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Adeste Fideles

Traditional, arr. James Ployhar

Carol of the Bells

Mykola Leontovych, arr. Victor Flowers

Farandole from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2

Georges Bizet, arr. Larry Daehn

The Christmas Song

Mel Torme and Robert Wells, arr. John Higgins
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Chanukah is Here

Traditional, arr. Calvin Custer

The Polar Express

Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, arr. Jerry Brubaker

Grown-Up Christmas List

David Foster and Linda Thompson-Jenner, arr. Michael Brown
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

Christmas Sing-a-long

Traditional, arr. James Ployhar
Dawn Jonckowski, Song Leader

Patapan

Traditional Burgundian carol, arr. Shelley Hanson

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

The Gridiron March

John Philip Sousa

The Cowboys

John Williams, arr. Jay Bocook

Bugler’s Holiday

Leroy Anderson; arr. Michael Edwards
Featuring: Milton Carawan, Jeff Greenwood, Dave Varnas, Trumpets

Foshay Tower March

John Philip Sousa

Game of Thrones Theme

Ramin Djawadi, arr. Jay Bocook

Gee, Officer Krupke

Leonard Bernstein, arr. Paul Murtha

Superman Theme

John Williams, arr. Scott Richards

Man of La Mancha

Mitch Leigh, arr. Frank Erickson

The Peanut Vendor

Moises Simons, arr. John Moss

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

John Williams, arr. James Curnow

Highlights from Dreamgirls

Krieger & Eyen, arr. Jay Bocook

God Bless the U.S.A.

Lee Greenwood, arr. Johnnie Vinson

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

The Gridiron March

John Philip Sousa

The Cowboys

John Williams, arr. Jay Bocook

Bugler’s Holiday

Leroy Anderson; arr. Michael Edwards
Featuring: Milton Carawan, Jeff Greenwood, Dave Varnas, Trumpets

Foshay Tower March

John Philip Sousa

Game of Thrones Theme

Ramin Djawadi, arr. Jay Bocook

Gee, Officer Krupke

Leonard Bernstein, arr. Paul Murtha

Superman Theme

John Williams, arr. Scott Richards

Man of La Mancha

Mitch Leigh, arr. Frank Erickson

The Peanut Vendor

Moises Simons, arr. John Moss

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

John Williams, arr. James Curnow

Highlights from Dreamgirls

Krieger & Eyen, arr. Jay Bocook

God Bless the U.S.A.

Lee Greenwood, arr. Johnnie Vinson

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Piece

Composer

Job

The Picador

J.P. Sousa

Part of Bullfighting Team

Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore

Giuseppe Verdi

Blacksmith

Die Meistersinger

Richard Wagner

Singer

The Cowboys

John Williams 

Cowboy

Can you Feel the Love Tonight

Elton John 

King

His Honor March

Henry Fillmore

Mayor or Judge

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Williams, Bocook

Ship's Master

Superman Theme

John Williams

Superhero

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Phantom/Resident
Ghost/Singing Teacher

The Peanut Vendor 

Moises Simons

Peanut Vendor or Concessionaire

Highlights from The Greatest Showman

Pasek & Paul 

Circus Master

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Piece

Composer

Job

The Picador

J.P. Sousa

Part of Bullfighting Team

Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore

Giuseppe Verdi

Blacksmith

Die Meistersinger

Richard Wagner

Singer

The Cowboys

John Williams 

Cowboy

Can you Feel the Love Tonight

Elton John 

King

His Honor March

Henry Fillmore

Mayor or Judge

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Williams, Bocook

Ship's Master

Superman Theme

John Williams

Superhero

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Phantom/Resident
Ghost/Singing Teacher

The Peanut Vendor 

Moises Simons

Peanut Vendor or Concessionaire

Highlights from The Greatest Showman

Pasek & Paul 

Circus Master

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Joy in All Things

Brian Balmages

Night and Day

Cole Porter, arr. John Krance

Someone to Watch Over Me

George Gerswhin, arr. Warren Barker
Jennifer Myers, Soprano

S’Wonderful

George Gerswhin, arr. Warren Barker
Jennifer Myers, Soprano

The Sound of Music

Richard Rodgers, arr. Robert Russell Bennett

Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme)

Nino Rota, arr. Toshio Mashima

Can’t Help Falling in Love

Creatore, Weiss and Peretti, arr. Lorenzo Pusceddu
Dawn Jonckowski, Mezzo-Soprano

My Heart Will Go On

James Horner & Will Jennings, arr. Richard Saucedo
Jennifer Myers, Soprano

Power of Love

Huey Lewis, C. Hayes & J. Colla, arr. Idar Torskangerpoll

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Joy in All Things

Brian Balmages

Night and Day

Cole Porter, arr. John Krance

Someone to Watch Over Me

George Gerswhin, arr. Warren Barker
Jennifer Myers, Soprano

S’Wonderful

George Gerswhin, arr. Warren Barker
Jennifer Myers, Soprano

The Sound of Music

Richard Rodgers, arr. Robert Russell Bennett

Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme)

Nino Rota, arr. Toshio Mashima

Can’t Help Falling in Love

Creatore, Weiss and Peretti, arr. Lorenzo Pusceddu

My Heart Will Go On

James Horner & Will Jennings, arr. Richard Saucedo
Jennifer Myers, Soprano

Power of Love

Huey Lewis, C. Hayes & J. Colla, arr. Idar Torskangerpoll

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Broadway Center Stage

arr. Paul Murtha

One from A Chorus Line

Marvin Hamlisch

Selections from Chicago

John Kander, arr. Ted Rickets

Popular from Wicked

Stephen Schwartz, arr. Jay Bocook

America from West Side Story

Leonard Bernstein, arr. Michael Brown

My Fair Lady

Lerner & Loewe, arr. Robert Russell Bennett

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Elton John, arr. Michael Brown

Selections From Encanto

Lin Manuel Miranda, arr. Paul Murtha

Selections from Into The Woods

Stephen Sondheim, arr. Stephen Bulla

Highlights from The Greatest Showman

Pasek & Paul, arr. Michael Brown

Dance Time for Kids

Harm Evers

Selections from the Program

Christmas Legends

Gary P. Gilroy

Snow Day Celebration

Alan Stein

Christmas Day

Gustav Holst, arr. Larry Daehn

White Christmas

Irving Berlin, arr. John Moss

The Eighth Candle

Steve Reisteter

Snow in a Silent Wood

Jonathan McBride

Christmas from the ‘50s

arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Christmas Sing-a-long

arr. James D. Ployhar

The Saints Hallelujah

arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. Calvin Custer

Sleigh Ride

Leroy Anderson

Selections from the Program

Broadway Center Stage

arr. Paul Murtha

One from A Chorus Line

Marvin Hamlisch

Selections from Chicago

John Kander, arr. Ted Rickets

Popular from Wicked

Stephen Schwartz, arr. Jay Bocook

America from West Side Story

Leonard Bernstein, arr. Michael Brown

My Fair Lady

Lerner & Loewe, arr. Robert Russell Bennett

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Elton John, arr. Michael Brown

Selections From Encanto

Lin Manuel Miranda, arr. Paul Murtha

Selections from Into The Woods

Stephen Sondheim, arr. Stephen Bulla

Highlights from The Greatest Showman

Pasek & Paul, arr. Michael Brown

Dance Time for Kids

Harm Evers

Selections from the Program

Christmas Legends

Gary P. Gilroy

Snow Day Celebration

Alan Stein

Christmas Day

Gustav Holst, arr. Larry Daehn

White Christmas

Irving Berlin, arr. John Moss

The Eighth Candle

Steve Reisteter

Snow in a Silent Wood

Jonathan McBride

Christmas from the ‘50s

arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Christmas Sing-a-long

arr. James D. Ployhar

The Saints Hallelujah

arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. Calvin Custer

Sleigh Ride

Leroy Anderson

Selections from the Program

In Storm and In Sunshine

John Clifford Heed

The Robbers Overture

Jacques Offenbach, arr. Hermann Egner

A Song for Japan

Steven Verheist
Yoshi Nakamura, Trombone soloist

Foshay Tower March

John Philip Sousa

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen

Edvard Grieg, arr. L.P. Laurendeau

Fiddle-Faddle

Leroy Anderson, arr. Philip J. Lang

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

John Williams, arr. James Curnow

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

Richard Rodgers, arr. Philip J. Lang

Pictures at an Exhibition (excerpts)

Modest Moussorgsky, arr. Erik Leidzen

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

In Storm and In Sunshine

John Clifford Heed

The Robbers Overture

Jacques Offenbach, arr. Hermann Egner

A Song for Japan

Steven Verheist
Yoshi Nakamura, Trombone soloist

Foshay Tower March

John Philip Sousa

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen

Edvard Grieg, arr. L.P. Laurendeau

Fiddle-Faddle

Leroy Anderson, arr. Philip J. Lang

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

John Williams, arr. James Curnow

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

Richard Rodgers, arr. Philip J. Lang

Pictures at an Exhibition (excerpts)

Modest Moussorgsky, arr. Erik Leidzen

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Strike Up the Band

George and Ira Gershwin, arr. Jerry Brubaker

Riders in the Sky

Stan Jones, arr. John Cacavas

Bugler’s Holiday

Leroy Anderson; arr. Michael Edwards
Featuring: Milton Carawan, Jeff Greenwood, Dave Varnas, Trumpets

American Flourish

Robert W. Smith

Colors of the Wind

Alan Menken, arr. Paul Lavender

The Walking Frog

Karl L. King

Wien bleibt Wien

Johann Schrammel, arr. Gustav Lotterer

Funiculi, Funicula

Charles Roberts, arr. L.P. Laurendeau

Tico Tico

Zequinha Abreu, arr. Jean Treves

Port au Prince

Bernie Wayne, arr. Paul Yoder

Rain

Various, arr. Jack Bullock

On the Mall

Edwin Franko Goldman, arr. M.L. Lake

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Strike Up the Band

George and Ira Gershwin, arr. Jerry Brubaker

Riders in the Sky

Stan Jones, arr. John Cacavas

Bugler’s Holiday

Leroy Anderson; arr. Michael Edwards
Featuring: Milton Carawan, Jeff Greenwood, Dave Varnas, Trumpets

American Flourish

Robert W. Smith

Colors of the Wind

Alan Menken, arr. Paul Lavender

The Walking Frog

Karl L. King

Wien bleibt Wien

Johann Schrammel, arr. Gustav Lotterer

Funiculi, Funicula

Charles Roberts, arr. L.P. Laurendeau

Tico Tico

Zequinha Abreu, arr. Jean Treves

Port au Prince

Bernie Wayne, arr. Paul Yoder

Rain

Various, arr. Jack Bullock

On the Mall

Edwin Franko Goldman, arr. M.L. Lake

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Norrlandsfärger March

Victor Widquist, arr. Birger Jarl

Autumn Flowers Overture

Carl Lawrence (aka Karl L. King)

Niagara Overture

Richard Fote, conducted by Joan Fleming

Colors of the Wind

Alan Menken, arr. Paul Lavender

The Redwoods Overture

Rossano Gallante

October

Eric Whitacre

Rain

Various, arr. Jack Bullock

The Witch and the Saint

Steven Reineke

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Norrlandsfärger March

Victor Widquist, arr. Birger Jarl

Autumn Flowers Overture

Carl Lawrence (aka Karl L. King)

Niagara Overture

Richard Fote, conducted by Joan Fleming

Colors of the Wind

Alan Menken, arr. Paul Lavender

The Redwoods Overture

Rossano Gallante

October

Eric Whitacre

Rain

Various, arr. Jack Bullock

The Witch and the Saint

Steven Reineke

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

The Gridiron Club

John Philip Sousa

633 Squadron

Ron Goodwin, arr. Goff Bishop

Armed Forces Salute

arr. Bob Lowden

Roll Tide from Crimson Tide

Hans Zimmer, arr. Rob Balfoort

Air Force Hymn

Henry Baker, arr. Roland Smeets

Midway March

John Williams, arr. James Curnow

PATRIOTIC SPEAKER

Victory at Sea

Richard Rodgers

The Stars and Stripes Forever

John Philip Sousa

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

The Gridiron Club

John Philip Sousa

633 Squadron

Ron Goodwin, arr. Goff Bishop

Armed Forces Salute

arr. Bob Lowden

Roll Tide from Crimson Tide

Hans Zimmer, arr. Rob Balfoort

Air Force Hymn

Henry Baker, arr. Roland Smeets

Midway March

John Williams, arr. James Curnow

PATRIOTIC SPEAKER

Victory at Sea

Richard Rodgers

The Stars and Stripes Forever

John Philip Sousa

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Game of Thrones Theme

Ramin Djawadi, arr. Jay Bocook

Bugler’s Holiday

Leroy Anderson; arr. Michael Edwards
Featuring: Milton Carawan, Jeff Greenwood, Chris Terry, Trumpets

Highlights from Dreamgirls

Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen, arr. Jay Bocook

** All Selections Subject To Change

Selections from the Program

Game of Thrones Theme

Ramin Djawadi, arr. Jay Bocook

Bugler’s Holiday

Leroy Anderson; arr. Michael Edwards
Featuring: Milton Carawan, Jeff Greenwood, Chris Terry, Trumpets

Highlights from Dreamgirls

Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen, arr. Jay Bocook

** All Selections Subject To Change