The Cary Town Band is reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century bands led by Sousa, Goldman, and others who popularized band concerts all over America.
Presenting concerts recreating that bygone era, the band plays marches from many nations, circus music, waltzes, rags, polkas, famous overtures, and other “pops” classical music of the 1860’s to 1920’s with an occasional nod to more modern fare.
The Cary Town Band’s public concerts are FREE to attend.

Cary Town Band Venues for 2022/2023
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Avenue, Cary
Sertoma Amphitheatre
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
801 High House Road, Cary
Durham Cental Park
501 Foster Street, Durham
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary
2022/2023 Public Concert Season Schedule
Through Time and Space
Friday, October 14th, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
Before Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, no one had put these two ideas together as inseparable. When asked, Einstein said “[Relativity] occurred to me by intuition, and music was the driving force behind that intuition. My discovery was the result of musical perception.” Amateur violinist Einstein often said he could not live without music. Now relive and marvel at all the music that has been inspired by the ideas of Space/Time from Star Trek to Star Wars to Dr. Who and much more. Just imagine the Silly Prizes. Join us as we musically travel Through Time and Space.
Winterfest ’22
Friday, December 9th, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
It’s December again and the band joins with the Cary Senior Center in our fourteenth annual musical celebration of the holiday season, Winterfest ’22. In keeping with the very popular tradition, we’ll again have a (perhaps expanded) carol sing-along. (Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite carols.) We will again feature a few smaller ensembles of band members bringing you holiday favorites. There’ll be music to celebrate your favorite holiday festivities – Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and of course, a Sleigh Ride or two. Come enjoy all your favorite holiday melodies at Winterfest ’22
Magnificent Music, with Dancers and Prizes
Friday, February 10th, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
The Cary Town Band is presenting a free concert that also includes dancers from Graceful Expressions, and prizes!
All Natural
Friday, March 17th, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
Spring has sprung. Nature’s sounds abound. Come join us when we let sounds fill the air as we celebrate with music all about nature – and the plants and creatures we find there. From 51 such works in the band’s library we feature eleven such selections. There’s Tulips from Amsterdam and Pines of the Appian Way. George Trinkaus brings us his suite of The Night Voices. Strauss delights with his Tales from the Vienna Woods. There’s the Lobster’s Promenade, the Porcupine Rag, Strauss’ thunder and lightning, and the flow of the Gentle River. And Silly Prizes, too. Music inspired by nature – and it’s All Natural.
Just for Fun
Friday, May 19th, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
Challenging for the band – yes. But for the audience it’s Just for Fun. Celebrating the upcoming Summer – a Bugler’s Holiday. For running around, here a galop or three, a strange clock and a Pie in the Face Polka. There’s kids favorites – Peter and the Wolf and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (but not with Mickey), and a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Don’t forget The Roosters Lay Eggs in Cary. And Silly Prizes, too. An overall fun evening of terrific band music and Silly Prizes, too. Do come – and bring the kids. After all, it’s Just for Fun
6th Triangle Community Band Festival
Saturday, June 17th, 2023
4 p.m.
Durham Central Park
34th Patriotic Celebration
Monday, July 3rd, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
Summerfest 4th of July
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
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