Join the New Holland Band for the second edition of their popular program: The Art of the March. Esteemed as the nation’s 2nd oldest community band, the New Holland Band will take you on a journey through this magnificent art form with selections including “The Pomp and Circumstances Marches” by Sir Edward Elgar, “Radetsky March” by Johann Strauss, “76 Trombones” from The Music Man, and following up on last year’s lesser-known Sousa composition “Mother Hubbard March.”
Tickets are required for admission and can be purchased from the Band’s website at www.newhollandband.org or by clicking here.
Located in New Holland, Pennsylvania and surrounded by the rich farmland of eastern Lancaster County, the New Holland Band traces its history to 1829. A group of musicians from town playing fifes and drums formed a band to provide music for the 51st Regiment of the Pennsylvania State Militia. The nation’s 2nd oldest community band served in the American Civil War as the regimental band for the 203rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers. Throughout its storied history, the band appears in print archives under names including the New Holland Village Band, the Patriotic Order Sons of America Band, the Citizens Band of New Holland and the Victory Band of New Holland.
Newly appointed Director Fred Hughes joined the New Holland Band while a junior high school student, playing tuba alongside his father and performing solos with the band. He is a product of the band’s dedication to mentoring young musicians and now enjoys a professional career with extensive experience in band, orchestra and jazz. He will continue the legacy of the band begun in 1829 and is committed to serving New Holland and the region for years to come.
