The Somerset County Community Band is an affiliate of Laurel Arts, the rural arts organization serving Somerset County, PA. It was started in 1989 to give area residents an opportunity to renew their interest in instrumental music.
The director is Dan Croft, who retired last year following more than 30 years as the instrumental music teacher in the North Star School District.
Members currently range in age from high school students to grandparents. The band practices every Thursday evening at 7:00 in the Somerset Area Junior High School band room. New members are always welcome!
During the summer, the group travels throughout the region, performing at community festivals and other events. By September, preparation begins for the Christmas season.
