Callanwolde Concert Band

We are an adult community concert band that performs year-round. Visit our website to learn more. Raymond Handfield.

The Callanwolde Concert Band is an independent community concert band of adult musicians who decided not to give up music after graduating from school. Formed in 1972 as a summer program of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, the band has operated as an independent non-profit corporation since 1984. The alliance with the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center continues in the form of formal concerts at the ce

nter and mutual support for a strong performing arts presence in the community. The band is known throughout Georgia for its high level of musicianship and audience appeal. This is music at and from the grass roots, made by your neighbors. Look closely - you may see your doctor, dentist, attorney and your air conditioning mechanic, all united to preserve and continue a great American tradition, the community band. The band of today differs greatly from the band of 1972, but the spirit and appreciation for good music played well has continued and flourished as the band has matured into one of the finest ensembles of its type in the southeast. Founded under the baton of Charles Bradley, famed director of the outstanding East Atlanta Elementary Band, the band continued with George Webster as director and temporarily paused operations in the summer of 1973. In the fall of 1973, the remaining members decided that the band would continue and asked for a show of hands from anyone who had ever been a band director. One hand hesitantly went up and by unanimous vote of everyone else, he was told, "Clyde, you are our new conductor" and given absolutely no choice in the matter whatsoever. Clyde Bales had not "waved the stick" in about twenty years, and was making his living as a communications engineer. His music degree from LSU had rusted quietly except for playing percussion with the band for fun. He was, however, brave and willing to preside over our growth until 1985 when a job change transferred him away from Atlanta. This time we prepared for a formal conductor search, but fortunately did not have to look beyond our trumpet section. From 1985 until his passing in 2016, the podium was occupied by Mr. In October 2016, the baton was formally passed to Glenn Moore.

04/24/2026

We begin rehearsal preparation for our next concert next week. We are incredibly honored to serve as the anchor music ensemble for the City of Dunwoody's "America 250" celebration during which we will perform on July 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

Make plans to attend! Arrive early with your lawn chairs or blankets, favorite snacks or food & drink. The concert is free and open to the public at the Brook Run Amphitheater.

We look forward to celebrating our nation's 250th birthday through music with you!!!

04/17/2026

The Callanwolde Concert Band had such a wonderful time performing for you in person and on live stream last evening. Our next performance will be on July 2, 2026 at The Brook Run Park Amphitheater for the "America 250" Celebration Concert. Click link for more information.

https://www.calcb.org/calendar/independence-concert-2026

We look forward to performing for you in the near future!!!

04/14/2026

Get ready, get set, only 2 days until we get to perform for you!

It's not too late to get your free tickets on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983837587628?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Callanwolde Concert Band is so excited to perform for you Thursday!!! Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Adventures & Romance Spring Concert Get ready for a night of epic tunes and love vibes at the Adventures & Romance Spring Concert—don’t miss out!

03/26/2026

Hey!!! April 16th is getting closer by the minute!!! News has it on the street that you can still get your free tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983837587628?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope you are as excited to attend as we are to provide you a great night of music!!!

Selections for our concert are:

1 Callanwolde Opener Moore
2 Irish Tune from County Derry Grainger
3 Pirates of the Caribbean Badelt/Wasson
4 Gabriel's Oboe - (Oboe) Morricone/Longfield
5 Mars from The Planets Holst
6 Somewhere In Time John Barry/Calvin Custer
7 Sheltering Sky John Mackey
8 Cinema Paradiso (Alto) Morricone/Longfield
9 Man of LaMancha Leigh/Erickson
10 The Right Stuff Conti/Jiri Kabat
11 The Cowboys Williams/Curnow

Adventures & Romance Spring Concert Get ready for a night of epic tunes and love vibes at the Adventures & Romance Spring Concert—don’t miss out!

03/15/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are moving our April 2nd concert to April 16th at 7:30 pm at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Cultural Center. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you on the 16th.

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01/29/2026

A small glance into our rehearsals for our upcoming concert on April16, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Cultural Center Auditorium. Please make plans to come and join us for a night of "Adventures and Romance".

01/16/2026

Hot off of the press!!! We had our first amazing rehearsal for our next concert in April, all we need is you! Stay tuned for more details on this developing story!

01/13/2026

Callanwolde Concert Band is a Section 501(c) (3) Non-profit organization and a proud member of the Association of Concert Bands.
Please visit our website, https://www.calcb.org, to learn more. Consider sponsoring or donating to the band by visiting https://www.calcb.org/donate
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Callanwolde Concert Band The Callanwolde Concert Band, an independent community wind band, presents concert performances year-round in the metro Atlanta area. Visit the pages contained herein to learn more about the band using the menu items.

12/17/2025

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