Callanwolde Concert Band
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We are an adult community concert band that performs year-round. Visit our website to learn more. Raymond Handfield.
The Callanwolde Concert Band is an independent community concert band of adult musicians who decided not to give up music after graduating from school. Formed in 1972 as a summer program of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, the band has operated as an independent non-profit corporation since 1984. The alliance with the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center continues in the form of formal concerts at the center and mutual support for a strong performing arts presence in the community. The band is known throughout Georgia for its high level of musicianship and audience appeal. This is music at and from the grass roots, made by your neighbors. Look closely - you may see your doctor, dentist, attorney and your air conditioning mechanic, all united to preserve and continue a great American tradition, the community band. The band of today differs greatly from the band of 1972, but the spirit and appreciation for good music played well has continued and flourished as the band has matured into one of the finest ensembles of its type in the southeast. Founded under the baton of Charles Bradley, famed director of the outstanding East Atlanta Elementary Band, the band continued with George Webster as director and temporarily paused operations in the summer of 1973. In the fall of 1973, the remaining members decided that the band would continue and asked for a show of hands from anyone who had ever been a band director. One hand hesitantly went up and by unanimous vote of everyone else, he was told, "Clyde, you are our new conductor" and given absolutely no choice in the matter whatsoever. Clyde Bales had not "waved the stick" in about twenty years, and was making his living as a communications engineer. His music degree from LSU had rusted quietly except for playing percussion with the band for fun. He was, however, brave and willing to preside over our growth until 1985 when a job change transferred him away from Atlanta. This time we prepared for a formal conductor search, but fortunately did not have to look beyond our trumpet section. From 1985 until his passing in 2016, the podium was occupied by Mr. In October 2016, the baton was formally passed to Glenn Moore.
It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of a Sam Feuer's wife, Melissa.
Sam is a longtime band member who served as a Trombone Instrumentalist in our Band for years, and due to the need for a Sound/Recording Engineer (another one of his passions), he has served in this latter role for multiple years.
Before her illness, Melissa was an ardent supporter of our band who routinely attended our performances, shared pictures of the band in performance, and took the photo of our Music Director that is currently on our website for his Bio.
Melissa passed away at the age of 59 on August 19. In keeping with her faith, her funeral service was held last Sunday, August 23.
Please keep Sam and their family in your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
07/04/2026
What a joy we had Thursday performing for all that came to Brook Run Park Amphitheater for the America 250 Concert. A huge Thank you to the City of Dunwoody - Government and Dunwoody Parks & Recreation for hosting this event.
Here is our concert on YouTube in case you were not able to attend. Hope you can join us in September as we return to Brook Run for a "Broadway Concert".
Callanwolde Concert Band: America 250 Concert Callanwolde Concert Band performs at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, GA...
We begin rehearsal preparation for our next concert next week. We are incredibly honored to serve as the anchor music ensemble for the City of Dunwoody's "America 250" celebration during which we will perform on July 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
Make plans to attend! Arrive early with your lawn chairs or blankets, favorite snacks or food & drink. The concert is free and open to the public at the Brook Run Amphitheater.
We look forward to celebrating our nation's 250th birthday through music with you!!!
The Callanwolde Concert Band had such a wonderful time performing for you in person and on live stream last evening. Our next performance will be on July 2, 2026 at The Brook Run Park Amphitheater for the "America 250" Celebration Concert. Click link for more information.
https://www.calcb.org/calendar/independence-concert-2026
We look forward to performing for you in the near future!!!
04/14/2026
Get ready, get set, only 2 days until we get to perform for you!
It's not too late to get your free tickets on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983837587628?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Callanwolde Concert Band is so excited to perform for you Thursday!!! Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Adventures & Romance Spring Concert Get ready for a night of epic tunes and love vibes at the Adventures & Romance Spring Concert—don’t miss out!
03/26/2026
Hey!!! April 16th is getting closer by the minute!!! News has it on the street that you can still get your free tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983837587628?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope you are as excited to attend as we are to provide you a great night of music!!!
Selections for our concert are:
1 Callanwolde Opener Moore
2 Irish Tune from County Derry Grainger
3 Pirates of the Caribbean Badelt/Wasson
4 Gabriel's Oboe - (Oboe) Morricone/Longfield
5 Mars from The Planets Holst
6 Somewhere In Time John Barry/Calvin Custer
7 Sheltering Sky John Mackey
8 Cinema Paradiso (Alto) Morricone/Longfield
9 Man of LaMancha Leigh/Erickson
10 The Right Stuff Conti/Jiri Kabat
11 The Cowboys Williams/Curnow
Adventures & Romance Spring Concert Get ready for a night of epic tunes and love vibes at the Adventures & Romance Spring Concert—don’t miss out!
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Decatur, GA
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| 7:30pm - 9:30pm |