SONOMA HOMETOWN BAND
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The Band has its roots in Sonoma as far back as 1848 with the Vallejo Garrison Band. We are the oldest local band in Sonoma County. The band is comprised of 100 percent volunteers. The current version of the Band was organized in 1967 when Richard Schneider retired as the music director at Sonoma Valley High School. Mr. Schneider got together with some of our town’s musicians and recent graduates of SVHS to form an extracurricular band. Several members have been with the band from its start.
The Sonoma Hometown Band has been a feature of the Sonoma Independence Day Parade since 1967. We are a true hometown band, open to anyone who has ever played a band instrument. We think that we look patriotic in our white shirts, straw boaters and red, white and blue sashes. Since the beginning, though, we have had competition. The parade officials decided they needed two bands. Enter the “Other Town Band,” decidedly less professional-looking than the Sonoma Band in costumes and funny hats. We take a short-cut through the park and come around again. The whole town is in-on-it and it is great fun.
For the Fourth of July, the core band of some 30 members is joined by members who have moved farther away, swelling to about 60. For many, it’s a time to catch up with the hometown relatives and band members they only see once a year.
In 1986, the Hometown Band began performing concerts and added an annual Christmas concert and a Memorial Day concert. Today, the Band’s season goes from October through July the 4th. We perform a Christmas Concert and two Spring Concerts. We also play at Sonoma's Memorial Day Ceremony. Additionally we play in smaller Jazz Band formats at various community events
.
In 2007 Richard Schneider was chosen as “Sonoma Art Treasure of the Year.”
The Band also awards the annual Richard Schneider Scholarship to deserving local music students.
Come be part of the tradition and join in on the fun. Visit our JOIN Page for details.
The Sonoma Hometown Band has been a feature of the Sonoma Independence Day Parade since 1967. We are a true hometown band, open to anyone who has ever played a band instrument. We think that we look patriotic in our white shirts, straw boaters and red, white and blue sashes. Since the beginning, though, we have had competition. The parade officials decided they needed two bands. Enter the “Other Town Band,” decidedly less professional-looking than the Sonoma Band in costumes and funny hats. We take a short-cut through the park and come around again. The whole town is in-on-it and it is great fun.
For the Fourth of July, the core band of some 30 members is joined by members who have moved farther away, swelling to about 60. For many, it’s a time to catch up with the hometown relatives and band members they only see once a year.
In 1986, the Hometown Band began performing concerts and added an annual Christmas concert and a Memorial Day concert. Today, the Band’s season goes from October through July the 4th. We perform a Christmas Concert and two Spring Concerts. We also play at Sonoma's Memorial Day Ceremony. Additionally we play in smaller Jazz Band formats at various community events
.
In 2007 Richard Schneider was chosen as “Sonoma Art Treasure of the Year.”
The Band also awards the annual Richard Schneider Scholarship to deserving local music students.
Come be part of the tradition and join in on the fun. Visit our JOIN Page for details.
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TODAY'S HOMETOWN BAND
SONOMA HISTORIC RACES - June 6
NASCAR SPRINT CUP - June 18-20
INDY GRAND PRIX, SONOMA - August 20-22
Raffle will be held at our May 22nd Concert at the Sebastiani Theatre 11:00 AM. Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. You may use your tickets to enter the raffle for any of the events. One event per ticket. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
Tickets will also be on sale at the Sonoma Valley Bank, 202 West Napa Street on Fridays during the month of May.
100% of proceeds go to the SONOMA HOMETOWN BAND. The IFINEON Raffle is a major source of funds for the band. Your support helps us meet our operating expenses and fund our Richard Schneider Music Scholarship.
Prizes are 2 general admission tickets for your winning event. Watch Danica Patrick or Jeff Gordon. See historic Bugattis.
NASCAR SPRINT CUP - June 18-20
INDY GRAND PRIX, SONOMA - August 20-22
Raffle will be held at our May 22nd Concert at the Sebastiani Theatre 11:00 AM. Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. You may use your tickets to enter the raffle for any of the events. One event per ticket. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
Tickets will also be on sale at the Sonoma Valley Bank, 202 West Napa Street on Fridays during the month of May.
100% of proceeds go to the SONOMA HOMETOWN BAND. The IFINEON Raffle is a major source of funds for the band. Your support helps us meet our operating expenses and fund our Richard Schneider Music Scholarship.
Prizes are 2 general admission tickets for your winning event. Watch Danica Patrick or Jeff Gordon. See historic Bugattis.
INFINEON RACEWAY
RAFFLE TICKETS
RAFFLE TICKETS
Click on Danica to visit Infineon.
Click on CONTACT below to contact band members.
Click on CONTACT below to contact band members.