The Emigsville Band

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The Emigsville Band
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Background information
Also known asAcme Cornet Band of Emigsville
Origin Emigsville, Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres Concert band
Years activeFounded: November 8, 1872 Incorporated: June 24, 1878
Website theemigsvilleband.com

The Emigsville Band is a concert band based in Emigsville, York County, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1872 as the Acme Cornet Band of Emigsville. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It is one of the oldest community bands in York County that is still active today. [3] [5] [6]

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History

The roots of the Emigsville Band can be traced to the late 19th century. The band was founded on November 8, 1872. [2] [3] [7] [8] Henry L. Dinderman served as the inaugural director. [5] [6] At the time, the band rehearsed in an old schoolhouse in the village of Emigsville. [5] They would perform at various community events, parades, [9] [10] and local gatherings. [2] [11] [12] [13] The band was incorporated on June 24, 1878 as the "Emigsville Cornet Band." [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

The band initially consisted of 16 men [3] who were employed with the Acme Wagon Works company. During the Industrial Revolution, it was common for employers to have their employees play in a part of an eponymous community band. [3] [7]

After a brief hiatus, the band reorganized on September 6, 1906 with 18 charter members. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [8] [21] [22] [23] [24] During this period, the band met in the boiler room of the Acme Wagon Works, [14] [25] formerly known as the Acme Wagon Company. [5] [7]

The Emigsville Band photographed circa 1920, shortly after the establishment of their Band Hall. Emigsville Band c.1920.png
The Emigsville Band photographed circa 1920, shortly after the establishment of their Band Hall.

In 1918, the band purchased lumber from a company that had gone out of business in York. Hauling the wood by horse-drawn wagon, [25] the band members built the Band Hall in its current location. The total cost of this effort was $1,800. [8]

The band has historically used its Band Hall to host a variety of community events. In the 1910's, the band hosted a series of fairs each year. [26] In the 1930's, the band performed at Sunday school picnics. [27] They also hosted an annual business show [5] and Halloween show [28] in the hall. From the 1930's to the 1960's, the band held annual carnivals and ox roasts [9] [29] [30] for the residents of Emigsville in the summer months. [31] In the fall, the band hosted turkey suppers in conjunction with the Ladies Auxiliary group. [3] [32] [33] In addition, the band would perform concerts in the venue. [7] [34]

From the early 2000's to the present day, the band frequently performs at retirement communities. [35] [36] They also continue to perform at church picnics, community events, parades, [37] and fairs. [38]

Current band

The Emigsville Band photographed on May 15, 2023 outside of their Band Hall. 2023 Emigsville Band.png
The Emigsville Band photographed on May 15, 2023 outside of their Band Hall.

Today, the band has a membership of over 50 volunteer [39] instrumentalists, [40] ranging from teenagers to individuals in their 80's and 90's. [23] [41] The band maintains a flexible membership policy by welcoming musicians of all ages and musical proficiencies. [15] [19] [42] Concert season starts in May and concludes each year with a holiday concert series. [7] [40]

Band Hall

The Emigsville Band owns their Band Hall located in the town of Emigsville. [7] [14] [15] [17] [18] [21] [22] [43] [44] This building has served as the rehearsal space for the band since its was moved to its current location in 1918. [8] [40] It officially opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1918, [8] [45] at which time the band had 22 members. [40]

The band rents the Band Hall out to a tenant to offset costs. Currently, the Roundtown Baptist Church rents the building while maintaining a contractual obligation to allow the band to practice on Monday evenings. [20] [44]

The Emigsville Band photographed at their performance on September 1, 1974 at the William Penn Memorial Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Emigsville Band at the William Penn Memorial Musem in 1974.png
The Emigsville Band photographed at their performance on September 1, 1974 at the William Penn Memorial Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Musical repertoire

The Emigsville Band's musical repertoire includes American patriotic music, sacred/religious music, [22] contemporary selections like marches, show tunes, medleys, and popular songs. [9] [14] [25] [35] [46] [47]

Traditions

From the band's founding in 1878 until the COVID-19 pandemic, the band had an annual tradition of performing Christmas carols on Christmas Day for the residents of the village of Emigsville. [2] [25] [41] [48] After the pandemic, the tradition transitioned into providing free community Christmas concerts in the Band Hall. This was done in an effort to accommodate a greater audience as well as a greater turnout of band members. [7]

Current Leadership

Jim Rowlands, the current director of the Emigsville Band. Jim Rowlands.png
Jim Rowlands, the current director of the Emigsville Band.

Each year, the band elects an officer board. [17] The 2024 [7] officer board is as follows:

Discography

The band has released several albums.

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