About
The Lakeland Community Band started in 1978 under the Direction of Charles Minilli. The Band at that time, as today consists of members of all ages and from many local communites. We have many Winter”Snow Birds” from all over the United States and Canada.
The Lakeland Community Band held rehersals at Florida Southern College, borrowing percussion equipment from the college. Concerts were held at the Lake Mirror Center and also once during the season at the Bartow Civic Center. As the popularity of these concerts grew The Lakeland Community Band soon out grew the Lake Mirror Center. The Concerts were moved to present location, The Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center.With the retirement of Charles Minilli, the City of Lakeland Community band now has a new name, The Lakeland Concert Band. A Board of Directors was formed and Ralph Landmeier and Vic Larsen shared the job of conducting the band. The Lakeland Concert Band with the support of contributions and grants, now has its own percussion instruments and able to pay the rent for the use of the Civic Center.
The Lakeland Concert Band, under the direction of Vic Larsen is in its 33rd year of providing musical entertainment to the citizens of Lakeland and surrounding Communities.The Lakeland Concert Band is a nonprofit organization. All donations are appreciated.