The downbeat is in…
October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Chenery Auditorium
Upcoming Concerts
Two spectacular nights of music — bring the whole family!
America's Story at 250 Years
Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo
With Chris Bradley, guest conductor & cornet soloist, joined by the Kalamazoo Community Chorale and Kalamazoo Male Chorus.
No tickets required — just show up!
Sponsored by Zhang Financial
All Spruced Up for a Holiday Celebration
Miller Auditorium
With the Terry Lower Trio featuring vocalist Lana Hoffman.
Tickets required for entry — free online!
Presented with support from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
What Our Audiences Say
Don't just take our word for it…
I have been on the faculty at Michigan for a couple of years now… [this is] the first time I've had a chance to work in Kalamazoo… I'm here to tell you what an amazing treasure you have in this hall [Chenery Auditorium] and in this fantastic Concert Band! I've worked with a lot of concert bands, all over the country, and this is one of the best!
Always a good performance in lovely venues. And what a bargain for this community at the cost of FREE! Make a donation!
The best of Kalamazoo - quality entertainment, performed by musicians who give their gift to our community free of charge.
See the Band in Action
Watch the Kalamazoo Concert Band doing what it does best!
Our Mission
The mission of the Kalamazoo Concert Band (KCB) is twofold: (1), to provide a legitimate artistic expression of symphonic band music for the greater Kalamazoo community, which will enrich the cultural environment of its residents, and (2), to provide competent area musicians with an opportunity to continue in the performance of their instruments.
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Youth Soloist
competition
The winner of the competition receives a $2,000 scholarship and the opportunity to perform with the KCB at its annual Spring Concert.
KCB Small Groups
Kalamazoo Concert Brass
Fab 5 Woodwind Quintet
The Four Tones...
KCB Saxophone Quartet...
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The Kalamazoo Concert Band is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.