Gem City Bands, located in Erie, Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community band, consisting of 65+ dedicated amateur and semi-pro musicians who share the love of music.
Membership in this all-volunteer group is open to experienced musicians in the Erie and surrounding areas. The bands rehearse weekly and perform for a variety of audiences throughout the community. The programming offers a repertoire that appeals to most any musical taste, including jazz and big band charts, symphonic overtures, Broadway and show tunes, traditional concert band literature, movie themes, folk tunes, and many marches.
Browse around the site to find information about the bands, the upcoming schedule, how to join or book, and more.
WELCOME
Did you play a band instrument during high school or college? It's never too late to dig the case out from underneath the bed or the back of your closet, dust off that horn and get your chops in shape.
Join the Gem City Concert Band and get back into making great music and meeting fun new friends
Join the Concert Band
Book an Ensemble
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Gem City's schedule is filling for the 2022 season. Be sure to check out all the upcoming event dates on the Schedule page.
Sun., August 14 • 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Gem City Jazz Ensemble
Perry Square Stage
State Street, Erie PA
Mon., August 15 • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gem City Jazz Ensemble
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Curry Schell Apartments
3909 Schaper Avenue, Erie PA
Sun., August 21 • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Gem City Jazz Ensemble
Bayview Park
West 2nd and Walnut Steets, Erie PA
Sun., August 28 • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Gem City Concert Band
Gridley Park
West 6th and Liberty Streets, Erie PA
Wed., August 31 • 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Gem City Jazz Ensemble
Summer Concert Series
Whitford Park
5400 Iroquois Avenue, Erie PA
NEWS:
Please welcome the newly elected board members for Gem City Bands. Their two-year term began August 1, 2022
President - Linda Spinelli
Vice President - Jeff Styborski
Treasurer - Carm Phillips
Secretary - Laura Cotton
Do you have a community event or festival planned? Are you looking for background entertainment or a dance band for an upcoming fund-raising event? Would your residents enjoy a live-music performance on the lawn or an in-house holiday concert?
The schedule fills quickly. Choose from one of the Gem City ensembles and book your event today
Make a tax-deductible donation to Gem City Bands via Paypal using your credit or debit card. You will be redirected to Paypal for a secure transaction. A donation receipt for your tax records may be printed at the end of your transaction. Thank you for supporting live music in the community!