Two chances to hear the band in December

You get two chances to hear the Castro Valley Community Band this month! On December 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Castro Valley High School Cafeteria (not in the Center for the Arts this time!) we'll present our annual free holiday concert, entitled "Celebrating the Holidays in Song." Admission is free, a sing-along is on the program, and refreshments are served afterward.

One week earlier, on December 13, you can hear the band at St. Louis Bertrand Church in Oakland. Always a lively affair, that concert culminates with the traditional singing of Feliz Navidad. That concert also begins at 7:30 p.m. and is also free. We are very grateful to the congregation for making us welcome year after year.

Rehearsals begin for 2017-2018 season

Rehearsals for the 2017-2018 season begin on August 30, 2017.

The band practices at Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley. Interested in joining us? Come out any Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and see if the band is right for you!

The CV Band plays the Rose, White, and Blue Parade in San Jose

Frank Codd, who coordinates our float, poses with Kathy Maier and our ribbon for participating in the Rose, White, and Blue Parade in San Jose. 

For decades, the Rose, White, and Blue Parade has wound its way through the Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose on Independence Day, July 4. And for the last few years, the Castro Valley Community Band has been pleased to be part of this annual tradition.

Frank Codd, one of our French Horn players, volunteers many hours every year to arrange for our participation and build our float. (We're not a marching band, though we do play marches!)

Join us at "Eden Night Live" on Friday, September 30, 2016

The Castro Valley Community Band is pleased to be on the program for Eden Night Live on Friday evening, September 30, 2016. We take the stage at around 6:30 p.m.

Although we've only had  few rehearsals this season, we've got a lively set of music prepared for you, including some marches, medleys of rock and pop songs, and a thrilling symphonic arrangement. (We've also got one surprise up our sleeves.)

Eden Night Live, billed as "A social space for healthy entertainment, community engagement, and business development," is held at 20100 Mission Boulevard (corner of Mattox Road) in Hayward. Admission is free. Food trucks will sell tasty meals, and plenty of fun activities (other than listening to the band) await you. We hope to see you there.

Rehearsals for 2015-2016 begin on August 31!

Do you play in the Castro Valley Community Band? Or do you want to? (We'd be glad to have you!)

Our rehearsals begin on August 31, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. While we normally rehearse in the band room at Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley, our first two rehearsals on August 31 and September 7 will be held elsewhere, at a place to be determined. Check this space (or our Facebook page—see below) and we'll let you know where we'll be.

Get our horn warmed up, and sign up today at the Castro Valley Adult and Career Education website.

The band's Facebook page is the best place to keep up with news about the band. Be sure to follow us there!

Trumpet image by Dukas Ju, courtesy of Flickr. 

Holiday Concert 2015

We're happy to announce that our Holiday Concert for 2015 will be on Wednesday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, California. This concert is free and family-friendly, and includes refreshments after. We hope to see you there!

Concert Dates - First Half of 2015

We're happy to share the dates of our remaining concerts of the 2014-2015 season. Please join us at any or all of these events!

• Wednesday, February 25, we perform our annual joint concert with the student bands of San Leandro High School. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the beautiful San Leandro High School Performing Arts Center, 2250 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro, California.
• Wednesday, March 25, we present our annual Spring Concert at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road, on the campus of Castro Valley High School. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception with the musicians. 
• Saturday, May 9, the band takes to the open air and morning light for our annual appearance as the official warm-up act for the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade on Castro Valley Boulevard. We start playing around 9:15 a.m. Our location moves from place to place, so check our Facebook page where we'll post details when we get them. Come for the music, stay for the parade!
• Wednesday, June 10, will be our end-of-the-season concert at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Downbeat is 7:30 p.m., tickets are free, everyone is welcome, and snacks will follow!