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Flathead Valley Community Band plays music for the community
Flathead Valley Community Band plays music for the community
Flathead Valley Community Band plays music for the community

Published on: 12/07/2025

Description

Led by longtime Flathead High School band director Allen Slater, the Flathead Valley Community Band is the oldest continually serving private musical group in the greater Flathead Valley.

The band is a nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of audiences at their concerts, local organizations and the community at large to support their mission of Music for All. 

The following is a list of their upcoming performances. They also plan a variety of community-centered performances at Montana Veterans’ Home, Marantette Park in Columbia Falls and Buffalo Hills Terrace. Donations to the band can be made by calling 406-752-8983; emailing [email protected] or by visiting fvcband.org for more information. 

- Christmas Showcase on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Ballroom in Kalispell 

- Tuba Christmas on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at Red Lion Ballroom 

- Chamber Music Night on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Kalispell 

- Spring Concert on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Flathead High School 

- Combined Concert on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Flathead High School 

- Patriotic Celebration on July 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Depot Park in Kalispell 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  The Flathead Valley Community Band performs during its Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Director Allen Slater conducts the Flathead Valley Community Band during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Heidi Holmquist plays the tympani during Flathead Valley Community Band's Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  From left, baritone saxophonists Cris Linden-Jones and David Martin and flutist Lois Sturgis perform with the Flathead Valley Community Band during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Members of the Flathead Valley Community Band perform during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Clarinetists Kris Hursh, Deanne Lehner and Brigitte Schultz perform with the Flathead Valley Community Band during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Members of the Flathead Valley Community Band perform during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Trumpeters Trey Harrold, Gerry Schultz and Paul Watson perform with the Flathead Valley Community Band during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Tuba player Neil Lawrence performs with the Flathead Valley Community Band during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community-B  Saxophonists Mason Wood, Kayla James, .Kalen Thompson and Jack Miller perform during the Flathead Valley Community Band's Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Percussionist Steve Armstrong performs with the Flathead Valley Community Band during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

  1113_LOC_DIL_Flathead_Valley_Community_B  Trombonist Marin Colley performs with the Flathead Valley Community Band during their Fall Fantasy Concert held at Flathead High School on Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
 Casey Kreider 
 
 

News Source : https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/dec/07/flathead-valley-community-band/

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