About
Established in February 2009, the Main Street Community Band (MSCB) is an open-membership, volunteer ensemble open to all wind, brass, and percussion players 18 and older with varying levels of training. No audition is necessary; just come and play. The group’s intent is to create a warm and welcoming spirit that provides rewarding music making with friends along with musical growth. Members reflect a wide range of musical backgrounds, from those who are reviving their musical skills to more advanced players. Throughout a season the band performs a broad range of music, including marches, classical orchestral works transcribed for band, and holiday pieces. MSCB performs four free concerts each season, including a featured performance during the City of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts festival.
Performances
Throughout the season the band performs a broad range of music, including marches, classical orchestral works transcribed for band, and holiday pieces. MSCB performs four free concerts each season, including a featured performance during the City of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts festival. The band also plays at Reagan National Airport for U.S. military veterans arriving from across the country on “Honor Flights” that bring them to Washington to participate in special events and tour the nation’s monuments that honor their service and sacrifice.
Meet The Director
Geoffrey K. Seffens leads the MSCB. He is a trumpet player, former long-time Lanier Middle School band director, and former director of the Vienna Concert Band. He earned a music degree at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. In 2005 he was the recipient of the Fairfax Commission on the Arts’ John Mason Arts Achievement Award. It recognizes individuals who contributed significantly to developing the arts in the Fairfax community.
Member Volunteers:
Sharon Siviy Triska, Personnel/Librarian
Tom Wells, Leader, Main Street Brass Quintet
Interested in Joining the Band?
Email: personnel@fairfaxband.org