October 2019
“Originals”: City of Fairfax Band Fall Concert – 2019
The creation of new music for symphonic band has been a major part of The City of Faifax Band's history. Our 50th anniversary season kicks off with a special program dedicated to music written for and premiered by CFB. Composed by some of America's most noted composers and representing a wide array of styles, many of these works have found their way into the standard…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas in Fairfax with the City of Fairfax Band and Fairfax Choral Society
City of Fairfax Band's annual tradition of presenting a free holiday gift to the community continues with this year's Christmas in Fairfax celebration. Back to share the stage are members of the Fairfax Choral Society in a unique program including music ranging from the serious to the most festive holiday selections. Guest host John Lyon is on the stage again as guest emcee, with his sharing…
Find out more »March 2020
Music of the Knights: City of Fairfax Band Concert
The years 1969-1970 not only saw the first performances of the City of Fairfax Band. During that period there were many other "firsts" in the music world: Paul McCartney released his first "post-Beatles" album; Elton John had his first top 10 hit in the USA; and a young composer named Andrew Lloyd Weber released a concept album called Jesus Christ, Superstar, that would launch his…
Find out more »May 2020
50th Anniversary Jubilee Pops Concert
The City of Fairfax Band closes out its 50th year with Jubilee Pops, an "Evening at Pops" type program of wide ranging of musical styles: transcriptions of orchestral classics, concert band novelties and favorites and popular selections. The program will showcase the versatility of the band and feature the unique talents of our members. Guest artist on this program is the to-be-announced winner of the…
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