Nashoba Valley Concert Band
The Nashoba Valley Concert Band is based in Shirley, Massachusetts and is made up of musicians from Ayer, Shirley, and 15 other surrounding towns. We are dedicated to the preservation of the town band experience through the performance of traditional and modern concert band music for public enjoyment and music education. We offer local high school students an opportunity to play and perform with an organized group outside of an educational setting.
We are a welcoming group of amateur musicians who rehearse weekly. We are all volunteers, and there are no dues. New members are always welcomed - no audition required.
where we play
The NVCB performs throughout the year at many community events in the region. We appear annually in the Memorial Day observance in Harvard and at Fourth of July parades in Ayer and Harvard. We also perform regularly at bandstand concerts, town events, craft fairs, nursing home events, and more. All performances are free and open to the public.
thank you
The Nashoba Valley Concert Band would like to acknowledge the support of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the local Councils who will enable our performance ability in 2023.
The NVCB is supported in part by grants from the following Local Cultural Councils, which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a State agency.
Acton Boxborough LCC
Ayer LCC
Groton LCC
Harvard LCC
Leominster LCC
Townsend LCC
upcoming performances
Harvard Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 27th, 2024 at 10:00am
We will be playing at the end of the parade in the Harvard Town Common. Parade starts at 10:00am.
Shirley Fest Concert - Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 3:30pm
We will be playing at the Shirley Meeting House (41 Brown Road) at 3:30pm in the lawn in front.
Ayer 4th of July Parade - Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 at 12:30pm
We will be participating in the Ayer 4th of July parade, playing music throughout the parade route.
Pirone Park Concert in Ayer - Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 at 4:30pm
We will be playing in Pirone Park in Ayer. Concert begins at 4:30pm.
Shirley Concert Series 2024 - Friday, June 28th, 2024 at 6:30pm
We will be playing as part of the Shirley Concert Series in front of the Shirley Meeting House (41 Brown Road) at 6:30pm.
Harvard 4th of July Parade - Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at 10:45am
We will be participating in the Harvard 4th of July parade, playing music throughout the parade route.
More performances to come!