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The Gwinnett Community Band (GCB) is a non-profit group of adult musicians from throughout the Atlanta area. Established in 1984, the band performs quality music for public enrichment and provides ongoing performance opportunities for enthusiastic adult amateur musicians.

Nationally, the GCB has given memorable performances at conferences in St. Louis, Missouri, and Gainesville, Florida. In the Atlanta area, the band has entertained thousands of people at:

  • The Gwinnett Civic Center
  • The Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • The Mall of Georgia
  • The World Congress Center
  • Thrasher Park, Norcross
  • Duluth Amphitheater
  • Georgia International Horse Park
  • Lake Lanier Islands
  • Annandale Village
  • Televised concerts from Stone Mountain Park
  • And many other venues throughout the Atlanta Metro area

The GCB is proud of its' strong local involvement. The band performs regularly at senior centers and for civic events throughout the area, and gives occasional performances in the Meadowcreek Auditorium.

Click HERE to view a list of the music we play, or HERE to listen to samples of past concerts.

Want information on how to book the GCB for a performance? Click HERE.

Our Music Director

Ron Brooks is the Director of the Gwinnett Community Band. He has distinguished himself for more than 20 years in conducting some of the region's most successful and outstanding bands. Mr. Brooks has an MA in Music Education, and has long been an enthusiastic supporter of the Gwinnett Community Band as a member, Assistant Director and Director.

Board of Directors

Ron Brooks; Director
Tom Hudson; President, Board (2009)
Jimmie McKinley; Vice President, Board (2009), and Associate Director
Paula Fowler; Secretary, Board (2008)
Susan Browne; Treasurer, Board (2009)
Ed Cummins; Librarian, Board (2008)
Jessie Foernsler; Board (2008)
Joe Galasso; Board (2009)
Gary Smith; Board (2009)

Committees

Jessie Foernsler; Publicity
Mike Fogle; By-laws
Paula Fowler; Membership
Gary Smith; Webmaster

Section Leaders

Director; Ron Brooks
Flutes; Mona Post
Clarinets; Ed Hutsell
Saxes; Wayne Davis
Trumpets; Tom Hudson
French Horns; Jennifer Blankenship
Trombones; Paul Pisarchuk
Baritones; Clyde Folsom
Tubas; Allen Jorgenson
Percussion; Jimmie McKinley

Informational Links

GCB Bylaws
Current Member List

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