Bands to Perform at GMU Center for the Arts the Weekend of June 7 & 8
During the weekend of June 7 and 8, lovers of live concert band music can enjoy a double dose from both of City of Fairfax Band Association’s large ensembles.The City of Fairfax Band and the Main Street Community Band will be performing in the National Community Band Festival at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. The Main Street Band will play its program
Main Street Community Band’s Director Retires
‘The Joy is in the Journey,’ says Jeff Seffens Longtime Fairfax music educator and musician Geoffrey “Jeff” Seffens recently retired as director of the Main Street Community Band, a position he has held since the ensemble was founded more than 16 years ago. Seffens handed over the conducting baton during the Sherwood Community Center performance on April 27, his last regular concert as director,
April Concerts Spotlighting Great Music!
Join the City of Fairfax Band and the Main Street Community Band for two concerts in April. Please click on “Read More” for details. City of Fairfax Band will perform music from around the world on April 26th. The Main Street Community Band will perform on April 27th and feature the music of band will feature music of Leroy Anderson, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin.
March Into Spring with Two Concerts
Join the Main Street Community Band and the City of Fairfax Band for two concerts in March! Please see details below. Please purchase tickets to ensure your seat at these two shows. The first show on March 2nd features music our longtime Main Street Community Band Director, Jeff Sessions, always wanted to perform but never did. You will hear some true American classics. The City of Fairfax
Rekindle your festive spirit!
Watch our recently available video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSFig3LYSpk) of the City of Fairfax Band’s holiday concert with the Fairfax Choral Society and the Gainesville Community Choir. And while you’re watching, mark March 15 for our “Family Movie Night” concert. Its terrific live music at an affordable price will help make 2025 special. The program theme is Family Movie Night. This is a great show to bring <a
New Conductor Leads Holiday Concert (Dec. 21)
Maestro Dereck Scott, the new director of music for the Association, conducted his first holiday concert of the City of Fairfax Band on December 21 (7:00 pm) at the Fairfax High School Auditorium. Scott assumed the position on July 1 of this year. This concert featured many holiday favorites as well as the Fairfax Choral Society and the Fairfax Saxophone Quartet. More About Dr. Dereck
City of Fairfax Band to Play in Orlando
Hot off the fantastic concert Saturday night May 13, the City of Fairfax Band is taking its show on the road. The band will play its concert for the Association of Concert Bands convention in Orlando, Florida, Thursday, May 18. It is an honor to be invited to play as well as an honor to share City Band’s “Finale!” concert with music lovers in another
Young Artist Competition Winner to Solo in “Finale!” Concert
Click here to listen to a clip of Tyler Anderson’s solo. Tyler Anderson, a junior at West Springfield High School, is the 2023 City of Fairfax Band Association Young Artist Competition winner and will be the band’s guest soloist in concert on May 13. The program, entitled “Finale!,” also is the final concert under retiring Music Director Robert Pouliot who has lead the band for
