Your Community Backup Band
“The mission of the Albert Lea Community Band is to provide a venue for musicians of all ages to perform at events that enhance the cultural experience within our community.”
Join us and have some fun!
You may have seen us play at huge July 4th fireworks displays on Fountain Lake.
We also have performed at locations outside of Albert Lea like the Historic Brick House near Hayward,
Lake Morin Days in Alden and The Minnesota Veterans Home in the Twin Cities.
We have supported charitable events like Relay For Life held at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds.
Joint performances with the Harmony Junction Chorus and Faith Tones during the Christmas season have provided funding for area youth programs, The Salvation Army, Ecumenical Food Shelf and the Freeborn County Historical Society.
Join in the fun!
Albert Lea Community Band members come from all walks of life. Our ages range from teens to over 85. Teachers, students, farmers and business people all have one thing in common, they like to play music. They often come from miles away just to play in the band.
If you are a student that would like to sharpen your skills or have not played since you were in school, please join us.
Our summer rehearsal sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays beginning April 14th 2026.
There are no auditions
Just bring your instrument and a good sense of humor.
( Required)
Feel free to contact us about joining the band.
Phone: (507)440-9200
email: albertleacommunityband@outlook.com
or just show up for practice. :)
2026 Performance Schedule
Performances dates and some details are pending.
4/2026, Thursdays on Fountain Lake. 5:30-7:00 P.M.
6/5/2026, Relay For Life, 5:20-6:00 approximate.
7/4/2026, Fourth of July, 8:00-9:00. 250th Semiquincentennial. Fireworks on Fountain Lake
November 2026. Free Fall Public Concert
Marian Ross Theater. Albert Lea
2025 Past Performances
June 4, 2025 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays on Fountain. Location, Fountain Lake Gazebo, Albert Lea.
June 28, Saturday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ellendale, MN
July 4, 2025, 8:00 p.m. Fountain Lake Gazebo. Our traditional Fireworks Concert. Albert Lea
November 2025. Free Fall Public Concert
Marian Ross Theater. Albert Lea
December 2025 Christmas Assisted living venues
details updating
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Thanks to our local sponsors;
Your financial donations help us to acquire new music and equipment needed for performances.
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Albert Lea Community Education
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City of Albert Lea
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Freeborn Mower Cooperative Operation Roundup
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Alden, MN American Legion Post 404
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Glenville, MN American Legion Post 264
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Hanson Tire Albert Lea
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INNOVANCE, parent company of Lou Rich
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Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16
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Friends and private donors
You can help us continue our free community concert programs.
Please send your tax deductible donations to:
Albert Lea Community Band, C/O Albert Lea Community Education
1011 Hammer Road, Albert Lea, MN, 2nd Floor, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone: (507)440-9200
