Allentown Band

It is the oldest civilian concert band in the United States, having been in continuous existence since its first documented performance on July 4, 1828, although its origins may trace back to as early as 1822.

The band has performed for ten United States presidents,[2] including Martin Van Buren during his visit to the area on June 26, 1839,[3] marching in Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade in 1901,[2] and Jimmy Carter.

[2] Many of these performances take place in Allentown's West Park, where an average of 2,500 people attend each concert.

The Allentown Band performed at the dedication ceremony, playing Rossini's overture to Semiramide.

[6] The Allentown Band was the subject of a segment on the CBS News Sunday Morning television show which aired on July 7, 1991.