St. Johnsbury Band
St. Johnsbury Band Year in Review - 2025
Memorial Day Ceremony - May 26th 2025
North Woodstock Concert - July 4th 2025
The St. Johnsbury Band took part in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Caledonia County Courthouse Park. The band opened the event with a brief Patriotic concert. Under the direction of Assistant Conductor Kirsten Harter, the band performed several patriotic pieces. To honor each branch of service, the band played "America's Finest. "
After the arrival of the parade, the ceremony continued with prayers, and remarks by Veterans from the community. Taps was performed, and the band closed the event with the National Anthem.
The event was well attended by several hundred spectators, and the weather was perfect.
Each year, the St. Johnsbury Band travels down i93 to North Woodstock NH to perform a 4th of July Concert. This year, the band was overflowing off of the bandstand. The band performed a variety of patriotic marches, and selections. The band would like to thank the town of North Woodstock for the opportunity to be a part of their 2025 Concert Series.
St. Johnsbury Band 195th Birthday Celebration - July 14th 2025
On a picture perfect July evening, the band hosted their 195th Birthday Celebration. The community turnout was excellent. In addition to the free ice cream, there was a birthday cake.
The band played a selection of marches, overtures, show tunes, and popular music. This event featured our annual Children's Parade. Kids, young and old, marched around the bandstand to the tune "Teddy Bear's Picnic." They were led by the band's Becky Mackin. Members of the Quahog Dancers, and NVRH staff performed a dance to "Jerusalema."
The 195th Birthday Celebration was a huge success. The band donated all collected donations to the NVRH West Wing Project.
Caledonia County Fair - August 22nd 2025
The St. Johnsbury Band returned to the Caledonia County Fair this year, thanks to the work of Bruce James. The band played a Saturday evening concert at the new Midway Stage.
The concert featured a selection of popular music, show tunes, overtures and marches. Fairgoers wandering through stopped in to watch the band play a few numbers.
Despite the noise from the truck pulls next door, the event was a success. It was great to be back at the fair. The band was heard throughout the grounds, and looks forward to playing for years to come.
Annual Meeting and Band News
The St. Johnsbury Band is grateful to the community of St. Johnsbury for our appropriation. This year, the band invested in much needed new Manhasset music stands. We purchased a variety of new music to add to our extensive library. The band continues to work on the project to digitally archive our historic library.
At our annual meeting, the following members were recognized.
Lifetime Award: Sally Fishburn, Nola Forbes, and Joan Tyler Mead.
Youth Award: Lilly Call and Danielle Peterson