Belmont Community Band & Orchestra Concert
The Belmont Community Band and Belmont Community Orchestra come together for an evening of concert band and orchestral music. The orchestra performs a planned program of works by composers including William Boyce, Florence Price, Loretta Lazaris, Norman Dello Joio, and Richard Meyers, followed by concert band favorites. The event is presented by Powers Music School and Belmont’s POMS organization, supporting ensembles where musicians of all abilities can enjoy making music together.
The orchestra is led by Conductor Marshunda Smith, while the band is led by Conductor John McLellan with Percussion Director Mark Kohler. Some band selections will be finalized and announced at the concert.
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Showtime: 7:00pm
Venue: Chenery Upper Elementary School, 95 Washington Street, Belmont, MA
Tickets: Free
Program: The Belmont Community Orchestra is scheduled to perform William Boyce’s *Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major*; Florence Price’s *Adoration*, presented in a version for strings; Loretta Lazaris’s *School-Time Suite*; Norman Dello Joio’s *Choreography: Three Dances for String Orchestra*; and Richard Meyers’ *Incantations*.
Band selections: The Belmont Community Band’s final selections will be announced at the concert. Possible works include Charles Carter’s *Overture for Winds*; Gustav Holst’s *In the Bleak Midwinter*, arranged by Marshunda Smith; Julius Fucik’s *Mississippi River, an American March*, arranged by Tousignant; Rossano Galante’s *Mount Everest*; *America the Beautiful* by Samuel Ward and Carmen Dragon; and Elmer Bernstein’s *The Magnificent Seven*, arranged by Phillippe.
Conductors: Belmont Community Orchestra Conductor Marshunda Smith; Belmont Community Band Conductor John McLellan; and Percussion Director Mark Kohler.
Parking: Parking at Chenery Upper Elementary School may fill quickly. Street parking is also available.
Musician arrival: Musicians should carpool when possible and should not arrive before 6:00pm. Both entrances are expected to be open. Band members may store cases and warm up in the band room, while orchestra members may use the chorus room.
Presented by: Powers Music School and Belmont’s POMS, or Parents of Music Students, organization.
Note: The concert is open to the public and invites the community to support its friends and neighbors performing in the ensembles.