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
Any interested musician is welcome to attend rehearsals Monday nights 7:30 to 9:00
at East Chapel Hill High School.