2023 Winter Rehearsals Begin- New Members Welcome!
The Chatfield Brass (and woodwind) Band invites new members to join the group as they begin their winter rehearsals on Thursday, Jan. 26th. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Chatfield Elementary School band room. Rehearsal is cancelled for inclement weather. Check with someone before you head out! Prospective members are encouraged to visit and join at any time. Instrumentalists that haven’t played since high school or college will find understanding, fellow musicians who went through the same “lip-building” process when they joined the band. The band is a traditional concert band with woodwinds, brass and percussion. The director of the band is Carmen Narveson, retired Chatfield music teacher.
When you join the Chatfield Brass Band, you will find a group of musicians of all ages, from all walks of life, who come to the band because they love music, love to play their instruments, and enjoy playing in a quality group that is fun and active. It is a stress-free environment! The yearly schedule for the band includes a Holiday Concert in December, a series of “Concerts in the Park” in the summer, and parades and concerts in surrounding communities.
The Chatfield Brass Band has a 53-year history and is well-known throughout the state. The band plays an active part in the Chatfield community and enjoys the support of the city and community members. As a non-profit corporation, they also own and operate the world-famous Chatfield Music Lending Library. Contact Carmen Narveson at 867-3315 or carmennarveson@gmail.com for more information.
The Chatfield Brass Band is a Community Band based in Chatfield, Minnesota that attracts adult musicians from throughout SE Minnesota. Originally organized and incorporated as an all-male brass band, the group eventually evolved into a traditional Concert Band. The band performs all genres of standard concert band music, borrowed from the immense collection of band literature in the Chatfield Music Lending Library. Interested in joining the band? Find out more details here.
We proudly partner with the Chatfield Center for the Arts and Wits’ End Theater to contribute to the thriving arts scene in Chatfield and SE Minnesota. We encourage you to visit each website and explore the many excellent concert and theater events available throughout the year. We hope to see you soon!
The mission of the Chatfield Brass Band, Inc. is to preserve band music and the legacy of its performance.
Chatfield Brass Band 50th Anniversary Program Video- June 28, 2019- here
50th Anniversary program and complete history of the band. 50th Anniversary Program 2 CBB