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About the BandIn its 158th year, the Westerly Band continues to provide southern New England with a variety of popular, classical, and ethnic music and, of course, marches. Being both a concert wind ensemble and a marching band, the Westerly Band plays more than 20 "gigs" a year, and with its library of over 1000 pieces, it provides a different program for every performance. If you would like more information about upcoming events, contact us to be put on our e-mailing list. The National Game The Sousa Band was also a baseball team that played against rival bands and local teams of the towns they visited. The Westerly Band had a member of the Sousa Band visit us the evening we played at Shelter Harbor ... Click Here to see "The National Game" by John Philip Sousa.
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In MemoriumIt is with fond affection and sincere gratitude that we remember William Thorp. His passing September 26, 2012 is a deep loss to the Westerly Band, where he has been a dedicated trumpeter and leader for over 80 years. Thank you, Bill, for all you have done for us! We miss you! We offer our deepest sympathy to the Thorp family. Join UsThe band rehearses at the Armory in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. You're welcome to stop by and listen. Or, better yet, grab your instrument, join the Westerly Band, and have fun making music! Contact us if you want more information, or would like to comment on the band or our website 150 Years of MusicThe uniforms change and the musicians come and go, but the Westerly Band maintains its traditions throughout the years.
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Westerly Band, 1926
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