The Village Band

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The Village Band of Chapel Hill / Carrboro, North Carolina is a non-profit community

concert band. We are dedicated to providing our members an opportunity for life-

long musical expression, promoting music in the lives of all we meet and providing

cultural enrichment in our community.

The Village Band was organized in 1974 by Dan Margoni, a music instructor in the

Chapel Hill/Carrboro school system, as a place where the parents of his students

could play their instruments. No auditions were required and everyone with an

interest in music was welcome. The experience level of the membership ranged

from near professional to people who hadn't played since high school, but wanted

to play once again.

The Band has continued this tradition, welcoming to its rehearsals amateur

musicians from all over the Triangle. Skill levels are as varied now as they were in

the early days. Some members started playing recently after a 20+ year hiatus while

others have enjoyed long and distinguished careers as amateur performers.

Currently under the baton of Ryan Ellefsen, the band plays 7-9 concerts a year,

performing a broad repertoire -- Sousa and concert marches, show tunes, classical

transcriptions, traditional band music, and contemporary compositions. Our season

runs from the first Monday after Labor Day weekend through the 4th of July. See

our schedule for upcoming performances.

The Village Band is a non-profit 501(c) organization. Your tax deductible donation is

appreciated! To contribute, please contact Catherine Diggs at

catherinejd@bellsouth.net.

Any interested musician is welcome to attend rehearsals Monday nights 7:30 to 9:00

at East Chapel Hill High School.

Thank you for visiting. We appreciate your support!