The Manchester Community Band became a brass band when the saxophonist moved away and another trumpet joined. It is still a small group of people working together. Some have degrees in music, some have long and varied experience, and some have never played in a band before. One band member had not played a horn for forty years. The band gets together to have fun, to make the best music it can, and to play for important gatherings like historical society picnics, retirement communities, church services, visits from Santa Claus, Gazebo Concerts and the Red Cedar Festival.

We thank you for the opportunity to be part of the Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands. We also thank all of you who support music in the community.