29th annual Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands

Community bands are where musicians of all ages, from teenagers to octogenarians, get together to perform for local audiences. This year’s Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands features ensembles from across Michigan, giving public performances and participating in clinics all day long.

With a focus on continuing education and direct feedback for both musicians and conductors, the Red Cedar Festival has helped to grow musicianship in Michigan’s community bands for nearly three decades.

Throughout the day, eleven bands will perform, including two ensembles from Greater Lansing: the DeWitt Community Concert Band and host Meridian Community Band. Other groups include the Oakland Community College Symphony Band, West Michigan Concert Winds, Saginaw Area Concert Band, North Oakland Concert Band, Flint Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Waterford New Horizons Band, Southshore Concert Band, Schoolcraft College Wind Ensemble and Royal Oak Concert Band. 

Audiences can stay for a little bit or a full day of immersion in the energy of community bands. Admission is free, though donations are gratefully accepted.