LAKE AGASSIZ CONCERT BAND
The Lake Agassiz Concert Band has been active in the Fargo-Moorhead area since 1987. The band, comprised of adult wind and percussion players, performs four free formal concerts each year. Additional community performances include outdoor appearances at the MPR Classical Music Festival and other occasional special concerts. The LACB’s goal is to provide the community with free, outstanding musical performances; to create an artistic outlet for serious wind and percussion performers in the area; and to perform challenging traditional and contemporary wind band music.
LAKE AGASSIZ CONCERT BAND
The Lake Agassiz Concert Band has been active in the Fargo-Moorhead area since 1987. The band, comprised of adult wind and percussion players, performs four free formal concerts each year. Additional community performances include outdoor appearances at the MPR Classical Music Festival and other occasional special concerts. The LACB’s goal is to provide the community with free, outstanding musical performances; to create an artistic outlet for serious wind and percussion performers in the area; and to perform challenging traditional and contemporary wind band music.
ALLEGRO GRANT
Established in 2017, this annual grant is awarded to an area youth music education program to assist with their curriculum needs. Be it fixing instruments, working with a guest conductor, or providing gas for the marching band, LAWS recognizes each group's needs are important and necessary. We work to not only provide high quality, public performances but to support the future musicians in our area.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2017: Ben Franklin Middle School, Music Day at MSUM
2018: Grace Lutheran, combined concert for small bands
2019: Oak Grove Lutheran, new marimba
2020: Horizon Middle School, commission new music
2021: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (won raffle due to Covid)
2022: Lake Park Audubon, new trap set
2023: Barnesville, new snare drums
2024: Norman County East, instrument repairs
Check out the pdf below for guidelines and application procedure.
Allegro Grant Guidelines and Application
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DONATE TO THE BAND
LAWS is a 501c3 non-profit. It is only because of our generous donors and grants that we are able to keep all of our performances free and open to the public. All amounts are welcome.
If you wish to donate to the band, please use the email option below.
All donations go to support the band's operating expenses, as well as unique programming that aims to provide opportunities for our musicians and those throughout the region. This includes things like commissioning new music, hosting guest musicians, and partnering to other groups for youth workshops, clinics, and performances.
We hope you'll help us continue to provide the best musical opportunities for area musicians of all ages!
JOIN THE BAND
Auditions are held during the months of September and January. If you're interested in playing with the band, please check out our player's guide and use the email option below to contact us. All requests will be forwarded to section leaders and the director. Auditions are held with appropriate section leaders to ensure proper placement. Section leaders are appointed by the director.
Player's Guide
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Impact Foundation serves all of North Dakota, and in the case of charity sector work, also serves nonprofits in northwestern Minnesota.
ADVERTISE IN THE PROGRAM
We are always looking for new partners who are supporters of the arts. Advertising in our programs is a direct and simple way to show your business's support of the arts. Advertisements have a wide range of prices and run in concert programs for an entire season. For more information, please use the email option below.
STILL NOT SEEING AN ANSWER?
If you have any additional questions, please contact us using the email option below. Please allow up to four business days for a response. If interested in playing with the band, please take a look at the player's guide pdf. Thanks!