Students in the Jamestown High School Concert Band rehearse in the Merton P. Corwin Auditorium for the annual Spring Band Concert scheduled for Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Jamestown High School’s Spring Band Concert will take place on tonight.

The performance at 7:00 p.m. in the JHS Auditorium will feature both the Concert and Symphonic bands under the direction of JHS Director of Bands Meghan Murray.

The bands will present works by Balmages, Mackey, Maslanka, Standridge, and more and also include music from “How To Train Your Dragon,” “Jekyll and Hyde,” and “Horn Concerto No. 1” by Strauss, performed by 2023 Concerto winner Madeline DeJoy.

The bands will combine for a special performance and a goodwill offering will be taken to benefit the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County.

Admission is free and open to the public.

JHS Director of Bands Meghan Murray conducts the JHS Concert Band during an in-school rehearsal.

Jamestown High School’s Winter Band Concert will take place tonight.

The concert will start at 7:00 p.m. and be held in the High School auditorium.

It will feature both the Concert and Symphonic Bands under the direction of Meghan Murray. Music selections will include Avengers: End Game, marches by Karl King and John Philip Sousa, as well as music by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The performance will take place, weather permitting, at 1pm at Strider Field. Jamestown Public Schools will announce on their social media if the event needs to be cancelled.

On Sunday, the marching band will then compete in the New York State Field Band Conference Championship Show at the Carrier Dome. JHS Marching Band Director Meghan Murray said the competition is special for students because it’s the one time they can be with bands from all over the New York State, “Jamestown Marching Band is in the national class and so that is the Field Band Conference’s top class. So there are eight bands in that class, so we are one of 8 in the state, none of which really are local so it’s nice for us to have the chance to compete against those other national class bands.”

The championship competition brings together over 50 high school marching bands in the northeastern United States. The JHS Marching Band will be performing music from the musical and movie version of “Evita.”

WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray about the ensemble’s upcoming trip to Syracuse on Halloween for the annual state championship.

From left to right: Sitting Row 1 – JHS Concert Band Director Meghan Murray, Allen Park Women’s Club Jackie Benson, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo Mary Schiller; Chautauqua Theatre Company’s Maggie Wilson, CTC’s Kevin Vestal, CTC’s Mackie Raymond. Standing Row 2 – Parks Commissioner John Bauer, APWC’s Audene Jarosz, Pearl City Jazz & Jamestown Municipal Band’s Craig Ridgway, Mayor Sam Teresi, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s June Diethrick, Parks Manager John Williams, Recreation Coordinator Julia Ciesla-Hanley

JAMESTOWN – The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has finalized the 2019 Summer Performance schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park.

The first performance of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. and will be presented by the Jamestown High School Concert Band under the direction of Meghan Murray.

Additional performances will be held at 7:00 p.m. as follows:

• Wednesday, June 19 – Pearl City Jazz
• Wednesday, June 26 – Chautauqua Theater Company Performance of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
• Wednesday, July 3 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, July 10 – Jamestown Municipal Band –Sponsored by JCC Scandinavian Studies Program
• Wednesday, July 17 – Jamestown Municipal Band – Sponsored by The Resource Center
• Wednesday, July 24 – Jamestown Municipal Band – Sponsored by UPMC Chautauqua
• Wednesday, July 31 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, August 7 – Jamestown Municipal Band

The Jamestown Municipal Band has performed in Allen Park since the 1950s, with musical events being held annually at its current venue since the construction of the Goranson Bandshell in 1966.

Chautauqua Theatre Company Artistic Director Andrew Borba said, “The Chautauqua Theater Company is thrilled to continue our partnership with the City of Jamestown’s Summer Bandshell Performance Series and to expand performances to include the River Walk. We are also ecstatic to again have the Allen Park Women’s Club’s support and are already (Midsummer) dreaming of their fudge. “

In addition to funding provided annually by the City of Jamestown, these performances are made available free to the public through the support of the following: Allen Park Women’s Club, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Chautauqua Theater Company, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo; Lind Funeral Home, Local 134, American Federation of Musicians; Scandinavian Studies Program, Salon 1, The Resource Center, The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program, and UPMC Chautauqua Hospital.

As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the performances. Proceeds from the concession sales will once again be donated by the Club for the continued maintenance and improvement of Allen Park.

All performances are free to the public and everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by and listen to the music from the comfort of their car.

(left to right) Bottom Row: Parks, Recreation & Conservation Commission Chairman Robert Sundell, Recreation Coordinator Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Allen Park Women’s Club Carol Winterburn, Allen Park Women’s Club Candy Joslyn. Top Row: Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo Attorney Andrew Robinson, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Representative John Lloyd, Jamestown High School Band Director Meghan Murray, Parks Manager John Williams, Jamestown Municipal Band Director Rick Lundquist

JAMESTOWN – The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has finalized the 2016 Summer Band Concert schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park.

The first concert of the season will be held Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. and will be presented by the Jamestown High School Concert Band under the direction of Meghan Murray.

Additional concerts will feature the Jamestown Municipal band and will be held at 7 p.m. as follows:

• Wednesday, June 22 – Jamestown Municipal Band (7-Eleven)
• Wednesday, June 29 – Jamestown Municipal Band (Scandinavian Studies)
• Wednesday, July 6 – Jamestown Municipal Band (Catt. Co. Arts Council)
• Wednesday, July 13 – Jamestown Municipal Band (WCA Hospital)
• Wednesday, July 20 – Jamestown Municipal Band (The Resource Center)
• Wednesday, July 27 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, August 3 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, August 10 – Jamestown Municipal Band

The Jamestown Municipal Band has performed in Allen Park since the 1950s, with musical events being held annually since the construction of the bandshell in 1966.

In addition to funding provided annually by the City of Jamestown, these concerts are made available free to the public through the support of the following: Allen Park Women’s Club, Cattaraugus County Arts Council Decentralization Program, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo; Lind Funeral Home, Local 134, American Federation of Musicians; Scandinavian Studies Program, Salon 1, 7-Eleven, The Resource Center, The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program, and WCA Hospital.

As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the concerts.

All concerts are free to the public and everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by and listen to the music from the comfort of their car.

New for this year, the individual concerts in the series may be moved to the former Allen Park Ice Rink in the event of inclement weather. Should it be decided that the evening’s concert will be moved, an announcement will be made in the local media as well as on the Parks & Rec Facebook page and Twitter page.

Pictured: Row 1 – Recreation Coordinator Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Mayor Sam Teresi. Row 2 – Park Manager John Williams, Arborist Dan Stone, Municipal Band Director Rick Lundquist, JHS Concert Band Director Meghan Murray, City Council President Greg Rabb, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Program Associate Michelle Frederickson, and Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo Attorney Chuck DeAngelo

JAMESTOWN – The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department would like to announce the 2015 Summer Band Concert schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park.

The first concert of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. and will be presented by the Jamestown High School Concert Band under the direction of Meghan Murray.

Additional concerts will be held at 7:00 p.m. as follows:

• Wednesday, June 24 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, July 1 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, July 8 – Jamestown Municipal Band presented by the Scandinavian Studies Program
• Wednesday, July 15 – Jamestown Municipal Band

The Jamestown Municipal Band has performed in Allen Park since the 1950s, with musical events being held annually since the construction of the bandshell in 1966.

In addition to funding provided annually by the City of Jamestown, these concerts are made available free to the public through the support of the following: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program, Allen Park Women’s Club, Local 134, American Federation of Musicians, Scandinavian Studies Program, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo, Lind Funeral Home, Salon 1, and Wegmans.

As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue in their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the concerts.

All concerts are free to the public and everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by and listen to the music from the comfort of their car.

The event will be held at the North Main Street entrance to the city on May 1, 2015, at 3:30 p.m.  Superintendent Tim Mains, Marching Band Director Meghan Murray and other school officials will be on hand for the unveiling.

Pictured (Left to Right): Jamestown High School Concert Band Director Meghan Murray, Jamestown Municipal Band Director Rick Lundquist, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo Attorney Gelena Duba-Weaver; Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo Attorney Andrew Robinson, Jr.; Recreation Coordinator Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Parks, Recreation, & Conservation Commissioner Robert Sundell; Raffa & Associates’ Anthony Raffa, Mayor Sam Teresi, City Councilman Greg Rabb, Parks Manager John Williams, & Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Representative Michelle Frederickson

JAMESTOWN – The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced the 2014 Summer Band Concert schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park.

The first concert of the season will be held next Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. and will be presented by the Jamestown High School Concert Band under the direction of Meghan Murray. Additional concerts will feature the Jamestown Municipal Band and will be held at 7 p.m. June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30.

All concerts are free to the public and everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by and listen to the music from the comfort of their car.

As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue in their tradition of providing beverages and food for concert goers.

The Jamestown Municipal Band has performed in Allen Park since the 1950s, with musical events being held annually since the construction of the bandshell in 1966.

Attached Picture (left to right): Parks Manager John Williams, Allen Park Women’s Club Member & Parks Commissioner Cindy DiNapoli, Recreation Coordinator Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Jamestown High School Concert Band Director Meghan Murray, Council President Greg Rabb, Scandinavian Studies Program Committee Chair L. Durand Peterson, Jamestown Municipal Band Director Rick Lundquist, Mayor Sam Teresi, Scandinavian Studies Committee Member Don Sandy, Jamestown Municipal Band Member Al Smeragliuolo, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Program Associate Kase Kinney, Raffa & Associate’s Tony Raffa, City Councilwoman Marie Carruba, City Councilman Paul Whitford

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is announcing the 2013 Summer Band Concert Series schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park.

The first concert of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. and will be presented by the Jamestown High School Concert Band under the direction of Meghan Murray.

Additional concerts will be held at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday from June 26 through July 17 and will feature the Jamestown Municipal Band. A final show will take place on Wednesday, July 31, featuring the Jamestown Municipal Band presented by the Scandinavian Studies Program.

The Jamestown Municipal Band has performed in Allen Park since the 1950s, with musical events being held annually since the construction of the bandshell in 1966. As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue in their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the concerts.

All concerts are free to the public and everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by and listen to the music from the comfort of their car.