2026 Great Falls Municipal Band Concert Schedule

Summer is almost upon us, and with that comes the return of the free summer concerts at the Gibson Park bandshell by the Great Falls Municipal Band, a tradition over 130 years old.

This year, the band has something new to look forward to, with concerts featuring two new guest conductors, and a special performance from the Great Falls Community Jazz Band.

Here's this summer's schedule:

June 17:  Conductor:  Dusty Molyneaux, Music & Fine Arts Supervisor for Great Falls Public Schools

June 24:  Performance by the Great Falls Community Jazz Band, directed by John Gemberling

July 1:  Conductor:  Dusty Molyneaux, Music & Fine Arts Supervisor for Great Falls Public Schools

*This is the annual Summer Celebration / Fourth of July concert, and as usual, will feature performances by Miss Linda's School of Dance.*

July 8:  Conductor:  Jeff Skogley, Music & Band Director for Cascade Public Schools

July 15:  Conductor:  Fred Wenger, retired Band Director, Great Falls Public Schools

July 22:  Conductor:  Chris Kloker, Band Director at C.M. Russell High School, Great Falls Public Schools

July 29:  Conductor:  Lisa Sundquist, Band Director at East Middle School, Great Falls Public Schools

August 5:  Conductor:  Gordon Johnson, former conductor for the Great Falls Symphony

August 12:  Conductor:  Dennis Granlie, former Music & Fine Arts Supervisor for Great Falls Public Schools

All concerts will take place at 7pm at the Gibson Park bandshell, weather permitting.  Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates for not only the Municipal Band, but also the other two groups under their banner, the Community Jazz Band and Community Concert Band.

The Great Falls Municipal Band is one of the longest continuously-operating such bands in the country, and been performing every year since 1894.  Even Covid didn't stop them.

Here's to another great concert season!