The Wakefield Concert Band
The Wakefield Concert Band, South Kingstown’s own Community Band, formed in 1894, and has evolved in countless ways through it’s over 100 year history! We are a dedicated group of professional and serious amateur musicians from South Kingstown as well as other parts of Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut. We perform for many town functions, (Tree Lighting, Memorial Day, Riverfire), as well as our own Holiday and Spring Concerts at SKHS, and our 6-concert outdoor 'Summer Series by the Sea!'
From classical music, to jazz, pop, and traditional marches, we feature different facets of our multi-talented ensemble, as we perform Sprightly Marches, Patriotic Songs, Broadway Show Tunes, and Rock & Jazz favorites that will keep your toes tapping, and put a smile on your face!
Please contact us if you would like music at your special occasion!
From classical music, to jazz, pop, and traditional marches, we feature different facets of our multi-talented ensemble, as we perform Sprightly Marches, Patriotic Songs, Broadway Show Tunes, and Rock & Jazz favorites that will keep your toes tapping, and put a smile on your face!
Please contact us if you would like music at your special occasion!
Testimonials
I am learning so much about your organization and our incredible arts community at large!
You guys are doing amazing work that has such an impact on the community - we are very grateful!
Thanks so much for your support and all that you do.
Jess Geremia
The concert last night was wonderful! Best one yet.
…every year the holiday concert gets better and better. We truly enjoyed it.
“Steve- really enjoyed the Wakefield band concert last night - nice selection of music and the band sounded great!
And Wayne is always wonderful.”
“Wonderful!!”
"The Band sounded so confident!”
“My husband and I thought it was the best concert ever! Your group was fantastic! We loved the breakout bands (Flute Choir and Dixieland). Like art, music brings such joy to so many people!”
“This will be on our ’to do’ list every year!”
"I saw your Spring Concert at SKHS recently and thought it was phenomenal. We are so lucky to have so much talent right here in South County!!"
"So glad that the new location has worked out. I swung by last week and saw the wonderful crowd!
Thanks again to the WCB for its fantastic performances this summer! "
Theresa L Murphy CPRE, Leisure Services Director, Town of South Kingstown
"Dear Wakefield Concert Band,
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to music. We are happily entertained by every one of your events!"
Dotti and Bill DeFeo
"Thank you for your donation to South County Hospital’s Emergency Dept. Behavioral Health Holding Unit!
I had a great time at your performance in Matunuck!"
Christine Foisy, Vice-President and Chief Philanthropy Officer
"We had a blast last night. Great performance by all involved! We even met new friends!…. “
"We thoroughly enjoyed the Holiday Concert! There is something about the dynamics of live music that cannot be captured in a recording. The variety of music performed was wonderful, and the obvious talent was amazing!”
I am learning so much about your organization and our incredible arts community at large!
You guys are doing amazing work that has such an impact on the community - we are very grateful!
Thanks so much for your support and all that you do.
Jess Geremia
The concert last night was wonderful! Best one yet.
…every year the holiday concert gets better and better. We truly enjoyed it.
“Steve- really enjoyed the Wakefield band concert last night - nice selection of music and the band sounded great!
And Wayne is always wonderful.”
“Wonderful!!”
"The Band sounded so confident!”
“My husband and I thought it was the best concert ever! Your group was fantastic! We loved the breakout bands (Flute Choir and Dixieland). Like art, music brings such joy to so many people!”
“This will be on our ’to do’ list every year!”
"I saw your Spring Concert at SKHS recently and thought it was phenomenal. We are so lucky to have so much talent right here in South County!!"
"So glad that the new location has worked out. I swung by last week and saw the wonderful crowd!
Thanks again to the WCB for its fantastic performances this summer! "
Theresa L Murphy CPRE, Leisure Services Director, Town of South Kingstown
"Dear Wakefield Concert Band,
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to music. We are happily entertained by every one of your events!"
Dotti and Bill DeFeo
"Thank you for your donation to South County Hospital’s Emergency Dept. Behavioral Health Holding Unit!
I had a great time at your performance in Matunuck!"
Christine Foisy, Vice-President and Chief Philanthropy Officer
"We had a blast last night. Great performance by all involved! We even met new friends!…. “
"We thoroughly enjoyed the Holiday Concert! There is something about the dynamics of live music that cannot be captured in a recording. The variety of music performed was wonderful, and the obvious talent was amazing!”
