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Schedule & Tickets
2025-2026 Concert Schedule
Conductor Bruce Weinberger says: “Our 32nd season promises to be a truly unique one!
Our musical journey will take us to fascinating places, beginning with a concert honoring the legacy of Bob Nielsen. We'll soar into the heavens, take a whimsical trip to the zoo with high school bands, and explore the beautiful union of music and words. Of course, the season wouldn’t be complete without festive Christmas melodies—including those played on the ancient lute. We will conclude with a moving tribute to our courageous heroes during
our annual Memorial Day concert. I’m so excited for this season to begin!"
Concert at the Fair
Saturday, September 27, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Caruthers Fairgrounds
Kick off the season with us at the Caruthers Fair! Enjoy an upbeat outdoor performance featuring a lively mix of crowd favorites in a fun, festive setting.
Thanks for the Memory: A Tribute to Robert Nielsen
Special Appearances By:
Larry Sutherland, Dale Engstrom, Bob Bergthold, Mike & Julie Dana
We open our 32nd season with a heartfelt tribute to Bob Nielsen, who led the Fresno Community Concert Band for 25 years. This commemorative concert will feature special appearances by longtime friends and colleagues, including Larry Sutherland, Dale Engstrom, Bob Bergthold, and Mike and Julie Dana. We’re also honored to welcome Bob’s wife, Irene, traveling from Munich, Germany, to be
with us. Join us as we celebrate the life, legacy, and enduring influence of an extraordinary musician and friend.
Ticket Information
Season Tickets ($75)
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Guarantees you a seat for all six indoor concerts.
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Your Season Pass includes a $45 charitable donation, a great way to support the band!
Single Tickets
Due to limited seating capacity, tickets are required for concerts in the Shaghoian Concert Hall and the Fresno City College Theatre.
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Concerts in the Shaghoian Concert Hall are $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.
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Concerts in the Fresno City College Theater are free unless otherwise noted *, however, you must have a ticket.
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Tickets for our Christmas concert at Fresno CIty College are $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under
Individual Concert Tickets
can also be ordered by mail!​
For ticket questions please call the band office at 559-440-9429
The Sounds of the Season*
What defines the sound of the holidays? For us, it’s the magic of music that brings the season to life. This joyful program features festive instruments like the celeste and sleigh bells, along with guest soloist Dr. Kevin Cooper on the ancient lute. You’ll hear beloved pieces such as What Child Is This and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. A perfect way to usher in the holiday spirit.
Guest Artists:
Dr. Kevin Cooper
Ancient Lutist
From Above
Soar with us on a musical journey to the heights of Mt. Everest, through the open skies, and into the vast reaches of outer space. This program captures the beauty of moonrises, sunsets, and even the divine. An inspiring concert for the adventurer in all of us.
Music Speaks Louder Than Words
Special Guest:
Teenie Matlock
Professor Emerita of Cognitive Science,
UC Merced
Music and language share a powerful, often poetic connection. We’re proud to welcome Dr. Teenie Matlock, Professor Emerita of Cognitive Science at UC Merced and a member of our trumpet section, as she explores how sound and meaning intertwine. Featured works include movements from Gustav Holst’s The Planets and John Philip Sousa’s Hands Across the Sea.
A Trip to the Zoo
Guest Artists:
United Sound & Hoover High School Concert Band
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Someone told me it’s happening at the zoo—and the band believes it’s true! Enjoy musical portrayals of the animal kingdom through pieces like Carnival of the Animals and The Seal Lullaby. We’re especially excited to welcome two bands from Hoover High School, including students from United Sound, a national program that supports music education for students with special needs through peer mentorship.
Echoes of Courage
Join the band as we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. This inspirational concert includes powerful selections such as Midway March by John Williams and the exciting Victory at Sea by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett. All active and retired service members are invited to attend free of charge with military ID. Along with something special for each military attendee, there will be a surprise raffle prize for one lucky military audience member.