We are your Community Backup Band.
Celebrating 35 years of service to The Albert Lea Area.
The Albert Lea Community Band was formed in January, 1982.
Our volunteers support community and charitable events throughout the year.
Hosted by Albert Lea Community Education, we rely on donations from individuals and local businesses to support our ongoing efforts.
Join us for fun and serve your community!
You may have seen us play at huge July 4th fireworks displays on Fountain Lake.
But in addition to this well known community celebration, we also have performed at locations outside of Albert Lea like the Historic Brick House near Hayward.
We support charitable events like Relay For Life held at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds.
During the past few years, we have been privileged to perform with the Harmony Junction Chorus and Faith Tones during the Christmas season.
Harmony Junction's efforts have provided funding for area organizations, including area youth programs, The Salvation Army, Ecumenical Food Shelf and the Freeborn County Historical Society.
2017 Performance schedule
June 1
7:00 p.m. Fountain Lake Gazebo. ( Summer Music Series Night)
July 4th
8:00 p.m.
Fountain Lake Gazebo. (July 4th pre-fireworks concert)
July 19th
11:30 a.m.
North Broadway, downtown Albert Lea.
July 28th
5:45 PM
Freeborn County Fairgrounds
August 17th
7:00 p.m.
Fountain Lake Gazebo. (Movie in the Park)
October 28th
2:00 PM
Veterans Home
Minneapolis Veterans Hospital
Holiday Schedule is pending.
Want to join us?
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. Even more interesting is that they come from miles away just to play in the band.
Dust off that old instrument in the closet, if you have not played in awhile. If you are a student that would like to sharpen your skills, please join us.
There are no auditions.
Just bring your instrument and a good sense of humor.
We're not necessarily the stars of the show. We serve as a musical backup to numerous volunteer efforts throughout the year.
Our practices restart in April.
We normally have a practice several Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM prior to a public event.
Our summer sessions are scheduled for Mondays beginning Monday June 7, 2021.
Tuesday evenings 7:00 PM to 8:30PM May through December.
See 2017 Performance schedule above.
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Join us for fun and serve your community!
You may have seen us play at huge July 4th fireworks displays on Fountain Lake.
But in addition to this well known community celebration, we also have performed at locations outside of Albert Lea like the Historic Brick House near Hayward.
We support charitable events like Relay For Life held at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds.
During the past few years, we have been privileged to perform with the Harmony Junction Chorus and Faith Tones during the Christmas season.
Harmony Junction's efforts have provided funding for area organizations, including area youth programs, The Salvation Army, Ecumenical Food Shelf and the Freeborn County Historical Society.
2017 Performance schedule
June 1
7:00 p.m. Fountain Lake Gazebo. ( Summer Music Series Night)
July 4th
8:00 p.m.
Fountain Lake Gazebo. (July 4th pre-fireworks concert)
July 19th
11:30 a.m.
North Broadway, downtown Albert Lea.
July 28th
5:45 PM
Freeborn County Fairgrounds
August 17th
7:00 p.m.
Fountain Lake Gazebo. (Movie in the Park)
October 28th
2:00 PM
Veterans Home
Minneapolis Veterans Hospital
Holiday Schedule is pending.
Want to join us?
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. Even more interesting is that they come from miles away just to play in the band.
Dust off that old instrument in the closet, if you have not played in awhile. If you are a student that would like to sharpen your skills, please join us.
There are no auditions.
Just bring your instrument and a good sense of humor.
We're not necessarily the stars of the show. We serve as a musical backup to numerous volunteer efforts throughout the year.
You may have seen us play at huge July 4th fireworks displays on Fountain Lake.
But in addition to this well known community celebration, we also have performed at locations outside of Albert Lea like the Historic Brick House near Hayward.
We support charitable events like Relay For Life held at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds.
During the past few years, we have been privileged to perform with the Harmony Junction Chorus and Faith Tones during the Christmas season.
Harmony Junction's efforts have provided funding for area organizations, including area youth programs, The Salvation Army, Ecumenical Food Shelf and the Freeborn County Historical Society.
Bringing Holiday music to the audience.
The Albert Lea Community Band performed two nearly identical Holiday Concerts in 2018:
December 15 Holiday Concert at Thorncrest
Assisted Living and Nursing Care
December 18, Holiday Concert
St John's Lutheran Home (new campus)
Pictures below:
Kenna Josephene's professional narration of a humorous The Night Before Christmas was accompanied by sound effects created by the Band.
Laverne Walheim, Band Director, and President Steve Weisgram thanked the audience and St John's Lutheran Home for hosting the Albert Lea Community Band.
Thanks to all of our sponsors for their support in
providing free concerts throughout the year.
(Photos courtesy of Doug and Pat Druckenmeyer.)
November 21 2021
Free Kickoff Concert and donations for the Salvation Army.
3:00 PM
Albert Lea High School Auditorium
August 26 2021
5:30 PM Cancelled due to weather
Fountain Lake Summer Performance
It is free!
See you at the Gazebo!
2019 previous performance examples:
May 27
10:40AM -10:00AM
Memorial Day Observance
Graceland Cemetery
May 30
6:30 PM Fountain Lake Gazebo.
Albert Lea Concert Series
June 14
5:30-6:30 PM
Morin Lake Days, Alden, MN
June 21
5:00-5:45 PM
Downtown Albert Lea (near the American Legion
July 4th
8:00 p.m.
Fountain Lake Gazebo. July 4th fireworks Concert
Wind Down Wednesday
Approximate time is 11:45 -12:45 PM.
North Broadway, downtown Albert Lea
October 17
7:00-8:00 PM
Albert Lea Art Center The Band will perform with a narrated history of the band at the Dorothy Godtland lecture series
November 10
Fall Public Concert
3:00 PM
First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea
December 7
3:00 PM
Holiday Concert
St John's Lutheran Home (new campus)
Albert Lea
December 9
7:00 PM
Alden/Confer Holiday Concert
Alden High School
Cancelled due to weather
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. Even more interesting is that they come from miles away just to play in the band.
Dust off that old instrument in the closet, if you have not played in awhile. If you are a student that would like to sharpen your skills, please join us.
There are no auditions!!
Just bring your instrument and a good sense of humor. ( Required)
Feel free to contact us about joining the
band.
Two community bands and one great American tradition at the Austin Band Shell on Wednesday.
Wednesday June 15th, 2022. 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM.
The Albert Lea Community Band will perform with the The Austin Community Band at the Austin Band Shell. Bring a blanket, chair or whatever to sit on and listen to some fun music.
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We are your Community Backup Band.
“Our mission is to continue music education and provide a variety of playing and listening opportunities for the Albert Lea Area.”
Celebrating 40 years of Community Service
Our volunteers support community and charitable events throughout the year.
Hosted by Albert Lea Community Education, we rely on donations from individuals and local businesses to support our ongoing efforts.
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.
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