Lakeland Concert Band performs for Flight to Honor, April 2022

The Lakeland Concert Band was honored to support the Flight to Honor Program by providing patriotic music for attendees awaiting the flight as well as veterans during their return from their activities in the nation’s capitol. This event, including the attendance by a 103 year old World War II veteran was reported in the media. A large collection of photos is available online from the City of Lakeland.

The Lakeland Concert Band provides patriot music for the returning veterans on the Flight to Honor, April 26, 2022.

2022 Flight to Honor returns to Lakeland

Lakeland Concert Band Supports NOAA Change of Command Ceremony 2021

On December 3, 2021, The Lakeland Concert Band supported the change of command ceremony for the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center at Lakeland Linder International Airport. The NOAA Aircraft Operations Center is the home base for the famous Hurricane Hunters, who protect the nation by conducting flight operations to gather data necessary for predicting hurricane strength and direction. The Lakeland Concert Band was honored to be invited to support this event.

Lakeland Concert Band providing music for NOAA Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) change of command, December 2021

Spring Concert 2023

Our Spring Concert will be April 16, 2023 at the Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College. Doors open at 1:15, pre-show at 1:45, and the band concert begins at 2:30. The concert and parking are free and no tickets are needed.

This is the last concert of the 2022-23 season.

We hope you can join us!

The Dukes perform the pre show for the Spring 2013 concert
Introducing the the band
Bob Custer sings “The Star Spangled Banner” during opening of Spring 2023 concert.
Guest Conductor Jim Jackson conducting the “Ringling Brothers Grand Entry March”, Spring Concert 2023
Featured Soloist, Travis Luttrell performing “Over the Rainbow”, Spring Concert 2023
Travis Luttrell, featured soloist, Spring 2023
Guest Conductor, Kelly Goldberg, conducting “Superman: Suite for Concert Band”, Spring 2023

St. Patrick’s Concert 2023

Our St. Patrick’s Concert will be presented Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College. Doors open at 1:15, pre-show at 1:45, and the band concert begins at 2:30. The concert and parking are free and no tickets are needed.  John Monforto, a vocalist, impressionist, comedian, and tribute artist, will be performing the Pre Show for this concert.

We hope you can join us!

Harrigan featuring Tuba Section & Ken Brady
Stars & Stripes Forever March – Piccolo Duet
Stars & Stripes Forever March – Woodwind and Percussion Sections
Stars & Stripes Forever March – Trumpet Section
Stars & Stripes Forever March – Trombone Section
Stars & Stripes Forever March – Woodwinds