Concordia College

The Concordia College Band

The Concordia College Band, under the direction of Dr. Scott A. Jones, is one of Concordia's oldest and most distinguished performing ensembles. Since its formation in 1892, the band has earned national and international recognition, including in 1935 when it was the first Concordia music ensemble to tour abroad.

In addition to frequent home concerts, the band tours nationally each year and internationally every few years, including a recent tour of Norway. In 1999, The Concordia College Band celebrated its 100th anniversary with a tour that included travel and performances in Iceland, Russia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Norway. The ensemble completed its fourth tour of Norway in May, 2007, and is scheduled to tour internationally again in May, 2011.

The band has performed for the national conventions of the Minnesota Music Educators Association and the College Band Directors National Association. In addition, the band has performed with many guest artists and conductors, including The Canadian Brass, Allen Vizzutti, and Dr. Frank Ticheli.

Membership in the ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. Musicians are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year.

You can enjoy a performance by The Concordia College Band on campus and in cities across the nation during its annual domestic tour.

2008-09 Personnel Roster 
2008-09 Band Calendar
2007 Norway Tour Photos
High School Honor Band Weekend