The Laguna Concert Band plays a wide variety of music from Marches and Classics to Holiday Music, Swing, Jazz, Big Band and Dixieland. Ensemble subsets of the 70+ piece concert band include, a Dixieland Group, Woodwind and Brass Ensembles, the 24 member Laguna Flutes and the always popular 18 piece Swing Bands-Swing Set and Laguna Swing Society. The Concert Band and Ensembles routinely perform with celebrated guest artist and entertain year-round with regular summer dates at the Fete de la Musique, Festival of the Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Sawdust Festival, Art-A-Fair and at celebrations, civic functions and parades in Laguna Beach and surrounding Southern California communities. The World Class Laguna Playhouse serves as the band’s home concert hall. The non-profit organization is supported by grants, donations, sponsorships and paid performances.
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CONCERT BAND
Event: Patriots Day Parade Date: Saturday, March 7 Location: Peppertree Parking Lot - (Forest Ave. at 2nd St. Laguna Beach across from the Presbyterian Church) Performance time: 10:00-11:00 AM (Parade begins at 11) Featured among the 2015 Parade Honorees is our very own, Carol Reynolds - Artist of the Year On the first Saturday of each March, a hundred marching units assemble in Laguna Beach to step off in the annual Laguna Beach Parade. For over forty years, Orange County has enjoyed the parade and its entrants, the celebrities and music, and the community spirit of this charming city by the sea. Entries in the popular event range from civic and veterans organizations to school bands, floats, vintage automobiles, and light-hearted novelty groups. The parade also honors citizens who have served the community and those who have served the nation in time of war or national emergency. Facebook Event Post Recent Performances...
Rock This Town Again!Rock This Town Again!
Featuring The Stray Cat Lee Rocker with the Laguna Concert Band! February 21 & 22 Laguna Playhouse Feb 21 and Feb 22, 2015
Past Performances...
LAGUNA CONCERT BAND with Featured Artists
Event: Tree Lighting Ceremony Location: Balboa Bay Resort 1221 Coast Highway, Newport Beach Date: Monday, December 1, 2014 Performance time: 6:00-7:00 PM Bring family, friends and especially the children for a complimentary evening of joyous festivities. Watch as the giant Christmas tree and the resort come to life with thousands of twinkling lights and holiday décor amidst a live musical performance of holiday harmonies by the Laguna Concert Band! Enjoy Holiday favorites highlighted by select numbers featuring talented local guest artists. A trio of young blossoming artists Tessa Mansour, Sydney Haik and Sara Gordon will be featured on the popular holiday medley, ‘Christmas On Broadway’ and local Laguna artists Suzy Elghanayan will perform ‘Let It Go’ from Disney's 2013 animated feature film ‘Frozen’. Kim Sayer will be accompanied by the band on two traditional favorites, ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘White Christmas’. Ed Peterson, Music Director will share the director’s stand with Pete Fournier during the evening’s performance.Indulge in holiday cookies and hot beverages while an annual visit from Santa Claus delights one and all. Reservations not required. Guests are asked to graciously donate a new, unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots Program. See the Facebook Event post 
LAGUNA SWING SOCIETY
Event: Enderle Shopping Center Annual Holiday Open House Location: Enderle Shopping Center - 17300 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014 Time: 5 PM to 9 PM "Our holiday event is held the Thursday before Thanksgiving, and is the traditional kick-off for the holiday season in Tustin. The entire community gets involved, beginning with the Mayor's prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. There are lots of children's activities and entertainment throughout the day, including carolers and bell-ringers, and then the highlight of the evening is when the Tustin Police Department pulls Santa and his sleigh into the Center. The holiday event is the owner, Al Enderle's favorite, because he loves giving back to the community, and everyone really looks forward to it every year." - Pam Milliken, Event Coordinator for Enderle Center in Tustin See the Facebook Event post 
LAGUNA SWING SOCIETY
Event: St. Kilian Church Oktoberfest Location: 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2014 Time: 2:30-4:30 PM St. Kilian’s Oktoberfest Saturday, October 11, 4-10 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Special Sunday Morning Pancake Breakfast Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. NEW! Also serving BREAKFAST BURRITOS. Friday Evening Kickoff 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join us Friday night to kick off Oktoberfest with a special menu, drinks and music and a special performance on Sunday afternoon at 2:30p.m. by the Laguna Swing Society! See the Facebook Event post 
LAGUNA SWING SOCIETY
Date: Sunday, August 24 Location: Art-A-Fair 777 Laguna Canyon Rd. Time: Noon- 3 PM Join the Laguna Concert Band's 'Swing Society' for their final performance of the summer at the 2014 Art-A-Fair. Enjoy the Big Band sounds of a bygone era while you enjoy the works of 125 artists from around the world as well as those who live right here in beautiful Laguna Beach! See the Facebook Event post 
LAGUNA CONCERT BAND
Date: Wednesday, August 13 Event: Festival of Arts concert Location: Festival of Arts grounds 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Join the Laguna Concert Band for our second of two concerts this summer at the 2014 Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters in beautiful Laguna Beach California as we "Celebrate Laguna" to honor the beginning of the band's fifteenth year! See the Facebook Event post See the Performing Arts Live post |
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LAGUNA SWING SOCIETY
Date: Sunday, July 27 Location: Art-A-Fair 777 Laguna Canyon Rd. Time: Noon- 3 PM Join the Laguna Concert Band's 'Swing Society' at the 2014 Art-A-Fair. Enjoy the Big Band sounds of a bygone era while you enjoy the works of 125 artists from around the world as well as those who live right here in beautiful Laguna Beach! See the Facebook Event post |
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LAGUNA CONCERT BAND
Date: Monday, July 14 Event: Festival of Arts concert Location: Festival of Arts grounds 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. Time: 5:30-7:30 PM "From its humble beginnings as a means of promoting and sustaining the fine arts in Laguna Beach, the Festival of Arts has matured into a world-renowned cultural institution drawing visitors from far and wide. The Festival – with its premier attraction, the Pageant of the Masters – has shared its success, awarding millions of dollars over the years in the form of scholarships to art students and grants to art and cultural organizations, and hosting cultural events on the grounds throughout the year. The Festival of Arts and the City of Laguna Beach have grown up together, becoming inseparable in the eyes of residents and of the many patrons who return year after year to enjoy the world-class art of the Festival and unique tableaux vivants of the Pageant." - Daily Music Schedule See the Facebook Event post See the Performing Arts Live post |
Featured artist at Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters Concert- July 14, 2014 were Tessa Mansour, Randy Hatfield with Lisa Morrice and Linda Hughes.
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Laguna Swing Set at Sawdust Art Festival
Date: Friday, July 4
Event: Independence Day performance
Location: Sawdust Festival
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Sawdust since the beginning in 1966 for a mix of fine art and craft. Media include hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry, surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, photography, and so much more. Join the Laguna Concert Band's Swing Set for an entertaining start to your July 4th festivities!
See the Facebook Event post
See the Performing Arts Live post
Date: Friday, July 4
Event: Independence Day performance
Location: Sawdust Festival
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Sawdust since the beginning in 1966 for a mix of fine art and craft. Media include hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry, surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, photography, and so much more. Join the Laguna Concert Band's Swing Set for an entertaining start to your July 4th festivities!
See the Facebook Event post
See the Performing Arts Live post
Laguna Flutes In Concert - June 28, 8 p.m.
Tankersley Hall, Laguna Presbyterian Church
415 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach
(Forest Ave. and Second St.)
Event Phone: 949-462-0912
Ticket Information:
Tickets $10.00 at door or by emailing lagunaflutes@gmail.com
See the Facebook Event post
Tankersley Hall, Laguna Presbyterian Church
415 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach
(Forest Ave. and Second St.)
Event Phone: 949-462-0912
Ticket Information:
Tickets $10.00 at door or by emailing lagunaflutes@gmail.com
See the Facebook Event post
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Laguna Swing Set at Fete de la Musique -
Main Beach, Laguna Beach - Saturday, June 21, 2014 The Fete de la Musique began in France and has since spread to 110 countries and 250 cities around the world… and now to Laguna Beach. It gives an opportunity to communicate and share a very special moment through music. Basically anyone, any age that can play music is invited to do so, for free, any place they wish, and every style of music is welcome. Over 40 different artists and groups performed throughout Laguna Beach during this World Music Day! See the Facebook Photo Album of this event! |
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Laguna Futes at Segerstrom Plaza for the Arts - June 7, 2014
See the Facebook Photo Album of this event!
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Memorial Day Patriotic Concert, Main Beach
May 28, 2014 See the Facebook Photo Album of this event!
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Arts Star Awards - April 6, 2014
In true academy award style, the best and brightest of Laguna’s diverse artistic community enjoyed a star-studded evening, as The Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts (LBaa) recognized its stars and paid tribute to renowned Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St.Clair at the 8th Annual Art Star Awards held at [seven-degrees]. The Laguna Concert Band's Swing Set provided the musical entertainment prior to the event. See the Facebook Photo Album of this event!
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Lee Rocker Concert - February 22-23, 2014
The Stray Cat-Lee Rocker with host Brian Beirne, “Mr. Rock N’ Roll”, Rocked This Town during two sold out shows at the spectacular Laguna Playhouse. See the Facebook Photo Album of this event!
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Crystal Cove State Park - Bern Environmental Study Loop and Amphitheater
February 1st, 2014
Pamela Madsen's new work, "Into The Heart of the Earth", was performed live by the Laguna Concert Band during the Crystal Cove State Park Grand Opening at Crystal Cove State Park
February 1st, 2014
Pamela Madsen's new work, "Into The Heart of the Earth", was performed live by the Laguna Concert Band during the Crystal Cove State Park Grand Opening at Crystal Cove State Park
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