We are your community band.
The Charlottesville Band—or Cville Band to locals—is a group of more than 80 musicians who volunteer over 14,000 hours per year to perform for you. Demonstrating musical excellence in a family-friendly atmosphere, we make arts and culture accessible and approachable. From patriotic marches to jazz standards to Disney classics and more, we play something for everyone without ever charging for admission.
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Our Impact
Since our founding in 1922, The Charlottesville Band has been celebrating our community through music. And we’re only getting better with age. Not only do we provide the opportunity for local musicians to perform as a group at a very high level, but we give back through accessible shows and educational outreach.
We believe that everyone in our community should be able to enjoy excellent music in a welcoming setting. From venues like the historic Paramount Theater to vineyards with gorgeous mountain views, Cville Band plays indoors and out for more than 15,000 community members every year, all for free.
NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION, EVER.
We play more than 50 full band and ensemble concerts each season, with programs that appeal to fans of all ages. Disney tunes, movie scores, Broadway favorites and more mean something for everyone to enjoy. And our Instrument Petting Zoo happens before each concert so our youngest fans can see and touch different band instruments.
EACH CONCERT IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY.
We love to encourage talented young musicians in our area, so we established two scholarship programs for public school students: the Murphy Concerto Competition and Centennial Music Scholarship. In addition to the scholarship benefits, all recipients are invited to perform with the Band at our annual Spring Concert.
SCHOLARSHIPS SPARK YOUNG MUSICIANS.
Want to know how we sound? Check out this video from our Centennial Celebration Concert at Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion. The Band was joined by the U.S. Army Brass Quintet to perform a piece written just for the occasion by renowned composer Paul Murtha.
Give a listen.
Don’t miss America’s 250th Birthday Celebration Concert at Ting Pavilion on Saturday, July 11!
“The concert this afternoon was one of the very best... and I have been a regular concert attendee since 1947! The soloists were exceptional, the musical selections were excellent, and the concert ended with two of my all time favorites. Super great concert!”
