Update from France! June 03, 2017 at 05:58PM
What an amazing experience being welcomed so warmly by the citizens of St Mere Eglise in their parade. There was a lot of people there! Great ending to a wonderful day for the City of Fairfax and their namesake band. City of Fairfax Mayor David Meyer was presented with a nice plaque of appreciation by the Mayor of St. Mere Eglise. from City of Fairfax Read More
Update from France! June 03, 2017 at 05:49PM
A technical update from the City of Fairfax Band Signal Corp: It has become apparent, our PR and tech staff is having as much difficulty accessing the internet for Live Facebook feeds, as the Allied Invasion force did in 1944. WIFI and cell service is slow and spotty. We will continue to do the best as we complete our work on the beachheads and we Read More
Update from France! June 03, 2017 at 11:16AM
Enjoying the parade preparation for the St Mere Egilse celebration. from City of Fairfax Band Association http://ift.tt/2rg2P56 via IFTTT
The City of Fairfax Band has arrived in France!
Our two buses, with trailers, have departed for Normandy. 92 total in our party. Feel free to leave us comments below to say bonjour. If so inclined feel free to ask others whom you think would like to join us on his incredible journey. Stay tuned for more updates. from City of Fairfax Band Association http://ift.tt/2rg2P56 via IFTTT
As our band members prepare to depart….
…..we would be remiss to not take a moment to thank our generous donors who helped make this trip possible. The continuous support of the community is what helps make our ensembles great and we are beyond grateful for your commitment to the arts in Fairfax County and now abroad!
Allons y! Our France Trip is Quickly Approaching!
Our trip to France is a week away–we hope you’ll follow us as the City of Fairfax Band visits Normandy and Paris to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of D-Day. Keep it tuned here for updates on the trip and like us on Facebook for live updates!
CFBA Sets a 23-concert Summer Series
The City of Fairfax Band Association (CFBA) has scheduled 23 concerts by its various ensembles through August. Many are outdoors at Veterans Amphitheatre (next to Fairfax City Hall) and the Old Town Plaza in Fairfax City. Others are at various parks throughout Fairfax County. All concerts are free of charge. One new indoor venue has been added this year: the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum Read More
Virginia General Assembly Recognizes CFBA for France Trip To Normandy June 1-8 to Help Commemorate D-Day Invasion
During the City of Fairfax Band’s “Legends of the Air” concert on May 13, Fairfax Delegate David Bulova presented a proclamation to the City of Fairfax Band Association commending it for being invited to participate in France’s D-Day commemorative festival in Normandy next month. The resolution, which passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly, recognizes the association for its representation of the Commonwealth Read More