We now have a confirmed venue and date for our first spring concert in years. This gives us a performance opportunity to add to our schedule and perform a rare indoor concert sponsored and programmed by ourselves. I feel this is a positive step in the musical growth and direction of our ensemble. Please check your calendars ASAP and respond whether you can participate in the concert on Saturday, April 25th at 3pm.

Hi all,

We will be performing a holiday concert at the Canton Sr. Center!

Where: 500 Pleasant St, Canton, MA 02021

When: Downbeat at 1pm, so be there early! Say 12:15pm

What: Wear some festive colors or summer concert garb, don’t forget to bring a stand!

Hi all,

This is a fun concert we do for the children at PAPPAS. Down beat is 6:15p so get there early to warm up. Dress in something festive, feel free to wear silly hats or decorate your instrument!

Don't forget to bring a stand!

Taps Across America asks all musicians to play Taps where ever you are at this time with whatever instrument you play. The 24 notes played are a moment of respect for those who gave their lives for us and our country.

There will be a Veterans Ceremony in N. Easton at the Veterans Park, 76 Pond St., N. Easton, INSTEAD of a parade. It will be in place outdoors with seating for the band. We will use lyres for our service music and our march folios.

DETAILS

PLACE: Vets Park at 76 Pond St N. Easton

Time: 10:00 AM Downbeat

UNIFORM: American Legion white/blue military with yellow scarf and service cap or beret. Don't forget your hat!

MUSIC: Blue Service folio and regular March folio (both will be there for handout)

JACKETS: I will bring all the jackets, they will be available at my vehicle (pickup or van) near the park.

OTHER STUFF: I think we will be on a flatbed vehicle of some kind. This is a new way of running things this year. Remain flexible, be of good cheer, don't be late, wear a smile, and above all, have a good time!

Wednesday July 23, 2025 Milton CONCERT at the town hall gazebo, Milton Town Office Bldg. 525 Canton Ave. in Milton.

Downbeat 6:00p. Please be there as close to 5:30PM as possible for set up and get a good seat on the bandstand!

Uniform: Blue Canton Polo Shirt, Khaki/tan pants

Canton Band is proud to kick off the Town Summer Concert Series. In front of the Rodman Admin. Bldg at 960 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021. (adjacent to the HS.)
Dress Code... New Band Logo Shirt with tan/khaki bottom for this concert. No Uniforms.
Concert from 6:30 to 8:30. Raindate Wed, TBD
Details will be added as they become avaliable.

Arrive at court by 6:00p. The basketball game starts at 6:30p. Bring lyres for music. We will play at the beginning and halftime. In marching uniform, white shirts, navy blue pants, hats, and ascots.

After the game, pizza will be provided for the band and veterans!

Notes from Tom O’Connor on how to get to the gym and where to setup below,

1) seats are bench so band members if have ‘Stadium Seats’ please bring and set on top of bench style

2) Baseline ends have pull out stands we probably will sit there during playing of hoops

3) Parking in 2nd lot closer to American Legion side, has 5-6 handicap spots.

4) enter gym at the 3 large window 3 story building from the right (American Legion side),  hard to see unlit label of Gymnasium over doorway

5) they served pizza at $3 slice and snacks at their concession stand during game

6) I’m pretty sure we can bring in our cases

Note: do not park out front near summer concert, on that circle…will have very long walk to doors…gym and all is behind going toward American Legion lot.

Thursday December 19th....MORNING

This will be for the "Middle of the Weekday Band".  We know not everybody can make this)

9:30 AM band set up in the AUDITORIUM at PAPPAS.  Don't forget music stand.

The Band will be augmenting a program the School Music Department is having called "The History of Holiday Caroles".

The program is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:30 in the Auditorium.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

For those who can make it for a Week Day During Day Concert!

Downbeat 1:30pm, please arrive by 1pm

Main address for the VA Hospital is 940 Belmont St, Brocton MA

These directions are directly from our contact at the VA.  Might be a good idea to print and bring with you! https://interactive.medmaps.com/site/brockton

Don't forget your MUSIC STAND!

In uniform if you have one. NO HATS. White top/black or dark blue bottom if you don't.

We will be in BLDG 22. When you enter the VA campus at 940 Belmont St. take a LEFT at the entrance and follow the signs to building 7. When you get to building 7, take a right and follow the driveway all the way down to building 22. There will be plenty of parking spots in front the building.

To get to building 4: When you enter the VA campus at 940 Belmont St. take a RIGHT at the entrance and follow the signs to building 4. You will actually go past building 4 (it will be on your left) and park behind the building. You will see a fenced in area with an opening in the back of the fence where you can enter. You can park along the parking spaces there on the small parking lot on the left.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Hi all,

If you’re able to come early to practice around 6:15p we will be doing a sort of Show and Tell for the Pappas Students. They will have a small group of kids coming over to be with us to see instruments, hear what they sound like. Maybe hit the drum a bit. If we have enough people maybe we can play a few things and explain how the music goes together.  If enough Clarinets can get there maybe The Ensemble can play something.

Activities to start around 9:30 - 10AM with the first band and continue throughout the day with gaggles of Community Bands from all over Maine! Bring a lawn chair, bring a lunch, and bring your instrument and YOU may play in the Massed Band at 1:00(ish)(Wear your new Blue Canton shirt!!)
Check out this YouTube video at Hall's grave site.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aT9AsW150Y