At the end of the 19th Century there were thousands of community bands in existence across the United States, but today there are only a very small percentage of those who are still active. The community band has fallen by the wayside, but in Cressona, Pennsylvania we work hard to keep the tradition of music alive.

The Cressona Band is a community band with members of all ages and from all walks of life that come from across Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas to join in their love for music. We play concerts and parades in many small towns in eastern PA. Come out and see us in Cressona, Schuylkill Haven, New Philadelphia, Saint Clair, Port Carbon, Tamaqua, Minersville, Ashland, Pottsville and many other local communities. Our music includes many marches and patriotic songs, classical music, overtures, show tunes, and contemporary band music.

We practice every Monday night from April through September at the band hall at 12 Wilson Street in Cressona, PA. Practice begins at 7:00 and runs until 8:30.

Cressona Band

Principal Conductor- Mr. Craig N. Shoener

Associate Conductor- Mr. John P. Shoener