A volunteer organization playing concert band music for recreation and community service in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Welcome

Mission Statement

  • To provide an avenue for the extension of musical studies and lifetime enrichment for instrumentalists of all ages and expertise.
  • To promote traditional concert band Repertoire through rehearsals and performances.
  • To supply musical accompaniment to special events for the benefit of both the musicians and the audience.

The Jackson Hole Community Band

We are a 30–50 piece Ensemble founded in 1989, made up of musicians who share a love for playing and a deep connection to the Jackson Hole community. We rehearse nearly year-round and perform at more than two dozen community events each year—offering free, high-quality entertainment that ranges from Duke Ellington’s timeless swing to toe-tapping Sousa marches and stirring classical works by composers like Mussorgsky.

We’re an all-volunteer group with no auditions required. Our members come from all walks of life—engineers, realtors, clergy, retirees, teens, and teachers. Ages span from early teens to folks in their eighties. Many of us returned to our instruments after 15–20 years away; others are music majors or semi-professionals. Some join to challenge themselves beyond school band, while others play for the sheer joy of it. What unites us is commitment, camaraderie, and a shared goal: to bring great music to Jackson Hole.

Since starting with a core of 20 musicians, we’ve grown into a respected Ensemble that typically draws 30–40 players to each rehearsal. Our performances regularly feature about 38 musicians on stage or on parade. Over the years, the band’s enthusiasm, skill, and community presence have grown right along with our numbers. We’re proud to be a Wyoming Centennial Committee “Living Legacy,” and a fixture at events like the annual Old Bill’s Fun Run for Charities.

What sets us apart? It’s not just the music—it’s the sense of purpose and pride behind every performance. We aim to surprise audiences with the quality of what a community band can be. Whether we’re leading a parade, performing onstage at the Center for the Arts Theater, or hosting our annual Instrument Petting Zoo in collaboration with the Grand Teton Music Festival, we’re not just putting on a show—we’re strengthening the spirit of Jackson Hole, one note at a time.