Gaston Symphonic Band
The Gaston Symphonic Band (GSB) is a non-profit, all-volunteer community concert band based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for adult and student musicians to continue playing beyond their schooling years and to offer free symphonic concerts to the community.
Donations are vital for the Gaston Symphonic Band (dba Gaston Community Concert Band, EIN 56-1932826) to continue to offer our high-quality artistic programs. Your tax-deductible contribution could help us purchase new equipment, pay rehearsal or concert venue rental fees, or any of many other essential expenses.
Many employers offer matching contribution programs for their employees when they donate to qualified non-profit organizations. If your employer has a matching program and you'd like to make a contribution to Gaston Symphonic Band, please contact us at info@gastonsymphonicband.org and let us know the name of your company, a contact name and phone number for the matching program, and the amount you're interested in contributing.
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About Gaston Symphonic Band
The Gaston Symphonic Band (GSB) is a non-profit, community concert band in Gastonia, North Carolina, that provides free performances for the public. It was founded in 1993 to give adults a place to continue playing music after they finish school, and it performs a variety of pieces from traditional marches to movie themes and symphonies. The band has an average of 40 to 50 performers and includes both student and adult musicians.
Join our band
We are open to all concert band musicians. Annual dues for Adults is $40.00 & High School Students is $20.00. Your dues email with payment link will be sent if accepted to the band.
Rehearsals are held Thursday’s at 7:00 PM
Special Thanks to Our
“Play Your Part” Patrons
2025-2026 Concert Season
MAESTRO CIRCLE
Mr. Leslie V. Dix II & Mrs. Helen Dix, Don & Susan Fritz
PLATINUM
Billy P. Sneed, Becki & Bob Lowder, Mr. William D. Todd, Mr. C. L. McConnell, Jr., Alan R. Goozner, Currence Equipment Inc., Dr. & Mrs. Bruce R. Trefz, Anonymous, Dr. Gary & Mrs. Peggy Baggett
GOLD
Judy Long, Sid Stroup, Associated Foundation, Inc. - Samuel P. Stowe, David & Louanna Kiser, Joanne Mitchell, Barbara & Lloyd Rose, Gail V. Jenkins, Gary & Renita Walker, Steve & Pat Quinn, Mr. & Mrs. Les McLean, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Scruggs, Arthur & Sabrina Cooper, Mr. & Mrs. Reeves McGlohon, Mr. Tom Watson, Virgil Bork & Joan West, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Morris II, Jeanette & Roger Myers, Dr. & Mrs. Richard E. Akers, Mr. James Poag, Ms. Gayla Green, Mr. Harry G. Petrey, Mrs. Barbara Warlick, Mr. & Mrs. Julius Barkley Jr., Mickey & Peggy Smith, Geary McGinn, Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Sadie Broome
SILVER
Tony & Marisa Marder of Minuteman Press, Brom & Lydia Sargent, Mr. & Mrs. Butch Adams, Sharps and Flats Music Club, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brannock, Mr. & Mrs. John E. Moose, Ms. Karen Jacob, Mrs. Clarissa H. Craig, Ms. Angela Neal, Karen R. Willis, Mr. Doug & Mrs. Nancy Roach, Mr. James and Mrs. Emily Howell, Mr. Locke Bell
BRONZE
Kenneth E. Love, Mr. & Mrs. Saxon C. Scarborough, Elizabeth C. Todd, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Froneberger
BRASS
Mr. James Coulson, Judith Houser, Sally Davis