Our Mission
The Greenville Concert Band’s mission is to serve, enrich, and entertain the Upstate of South Carolina through the power of wind band music. We are dedicated to performing the finest literature and generating enthusiasm and appreciation for the art. We aim to inspire joy, foster creativity, and promote cultural engagement. We seek to make a powerful contribution to the musical life of Greenville and surrounding communities.
Our Program
Each concert season, which roughly coincides with the public school calendar, the GCB rehearses weekly (usually on Thursday nights), and performs 10-12 public concerts at various venues throughout the county. Occasionally we schedule a concert in a neighboring community. We make our concerts free and open to the public, with few exceptions. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and we depend on donations from members and supporters, which are tax-deductible.
Our Values
- We value the challenge of artistic excellence in the performance and presentation of wind band music to the communities of the Upstate.
- We value and celebrate musicians of all backgrounds and provide an outlet for players of moderate to advanced skill levels in an environment where every performer can share their passion for music.
- We value our community by committing ourselves to share our music without charge; supporting local events; collaborating with schools, teachers, and organizations; promoting the arts; and encouraging people of all ages to participate in musical activities.
- We value the transformative power of music to uplift spirits and bring people together.
- We value the individual and shared joy that comes through disciplined rehearsal and passionate, collaborative performance of wind music.
- We value historic works by significant composers of the past, as well as newer works by today’s young, gifted composers, while balancing these with audience appeal.
