Enjoy the American Legion Concert Series
Tuesdays | June 13- August 15 Kollen Park | 7:30pm
As a community band, the mission of the Holland American Legion Band is to offer an opportunity for life-long musical expression and enjoyment by providing quality and challenging musical experiences for its musicians and audiences. It is our goal to educate and entertain our audiences, and to excel at what we do. Following the goal of the American Legion Post that founded the band, we also continue to provide musical support for local community and veterans organizations' events and activities.
2023 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Tuesdays: June 13 - August 15 - Concert in Kollen Park - 7:30 p.m.
A Brief History
In 1920 the newly formed Willard G. Leenhouts American Legion Post 6 in Holland, Michigan, established a band. American Legion members from the area who had experience on musical instruments were invited to join the band, and following the Legion's purpose of serving the entire community, other musicians from the area were also invited to participate. The band members' pride and commitment have been consistent throughout the years.
The band has grown from 25 musicians in 1920 to nearly 100 in recent years. There is a core of regular members that is augmented by other area musicians, including high school and college students, during the summer concert season. Due to a strong sense of pride in the band and its service, many of the band's current musicians are second or third generation Holland American Legion Band members.
The band has grown from 25 musicians in 1920 to nearly 100 in recent years. There is a core of regular members that is augmented by other area musicians, including high school and college students, during the summer concert season. Due to a strong sense of pride in the band and its service, many of the band's current musicians are second or third generation Holland American Legion Band members.
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