Big Band Saturday Night - January 18, 2025. The LCB Big Band will present an evening of jazz and swing favorites in celebration of the Portland Civic Players’ 70th anniversary! Portland Community Theater: 231 Maple Street, Portland, MI. The LCB Big Band’s repertoire includes beloved tunes from the Great American Songbook, made popular by the likes of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and many more. Tickets $10 general admission at the door or available presale via portlandcivicplayers.com
Red Cedar Festival of Bands - Saturday, March 1: Okemos High School. Hear community bands from across Michigan. Free admission with donations accepted. The LCB is scheduled to play at 10:30 a.m. More information via Meridian Community Band.
Annual Children's Concerts - March 2025 at Lansing Eastern H.S. and Grand Ledge H.S. Our annual “Introduction to the Band” concerts provide an educational opportunity for 100s of local elementary students to learn about the various instruments, how a band makes music together, and how music is all around us. Presentations are geared for students grades 3-5.
Spring Concert - Sunday, April 27. East Lansing High School. Featuring our Young Artist 2025 Competition winner; guest conductor David Larzelere. More details TBA.
Summer 2025: Lansing Concert Band at the shell in St Johns, July 2; and Riverfront Park, downtown Lansing on July 4. The jazz big band will appear as part of the Grand Ledge Music in the Park series on July 3. More appearances TBA.
