The next annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 and will once again feature a Festival Band. This is an ensemble made of individuals from community bands throughout the region. No audition is necessary; players must only complete a registration form and pay a small fee. The goal of the Festival Band is to include as many musicians as possible representing numerous community organizations – and to have a great time making music together!
2026 Guest Conductor:
Dr. Christopher Marra
We are excited to announce that Dr. Christopher Marra is our Festival Band Conductor for 2026! Dr. Marra is an Associate Professor of Music and the Director of Instrumental Activities at Seton Hill University. As a part of his duties, Dr. Marra conducts the Westmoreland Symphonic Winds and teaches courses in music education, conducting, and brass. He holds a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University, a MM in Music Education with an emphasis in wind band conducting from Northwestern University, and a Ph.D. in Music Education with an emphasis in wind band conducting from the University of Michigan.
Read more about Dr. Marra here.
Festival Band Registration is now open!
Requirements
To be eligible to participate in the Festival Band, you must play a wind instrument or percussion in a community music ensemble. You must also be available from 8:30am to approximately 3:00pm on April 11, 2026 for rehearsal and the performance.
We hope to accept all applicants, but this may not be possible due to ensemble balance and space limitations.