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.

(Wind Down Wednesday)

North Broadway, downtown Albert Lea.

July 28th

5:45 PM

RELAY FOR LIFE

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 Tuesday night practices start on April 16th

We usually have a practice several Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM prior to a public event.
It's a relaxed atmosphere in which you learn a lot and share a good laugh.

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.

(Wind Down Wednesday)

North Broadway, downtown Albert Lea.

July 28th

5:45 PM

RELAY FOR LIFE

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.

2017 Albert Lea Community Band Fountain Lake performance

French horns are happy to see new music at Albert Lea Band practice

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.)

2019 Performance Schedule

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

RELAY FOR LIFE

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

July 17

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.

We're not necessarily the stars of the show. We serve as a musical backup to numerous volunteer efforts throughout the year.

Join us for fun and serve your community!

Phone: (507) 379-4834

email: albertleacommunityband@outlook.com

or just show up for practice. :)

We are your Community Backup Band.

Please Note: September is the traditional starting point for Albert Lea Community Band rehearsals.

With the virus still spreading, we are unable to obtain a safe practice or performance space.

We appreciate all of your support and will continue our efforts to secure a time and location appropriate for the situation.

Please stay safe and wear a mask.

We look forward to performing for all of you soon.

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.

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.

Albert Lea Community Education
City of Albert Lea
Freeborn Mower Cooperative Operation Roundup
Alden, MN American Legion Post 404
Glenville, MN American Legion Post 264
Hanson Tire Albert Lea
INNOVANCE, parent company of Lou Rich
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16
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
147 North Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Phone: (507) 379-4834

email: albertleacommunityband@outlook.com

We are your Community Backup Band.

Join us for fun and serve your community!

Our Tuesday night practices start on April 16th

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Join us for fun and serve your community!

Join us for fun and serve your community!

We are your Community Backup Band.

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.

Faith Tones Choir Performance United Methodist Church Dec 10th