Philly's LGBTQIA+ community band
Philly's LGBTQIA+ community band
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See our Member Info page for details on each ensemble's schedule, what to bring to rehearsal, how to join our internal Band app/website, contact info, and more.
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WHAT'S UP NEXT?
WHAT'S UP NEXT?
The Philadelphia Freedom Band is proud to celebrate Pride Month with a series of 8 free performances and community events across Philadelphia this June!
Come out and see us around the city and help us share music, resilience, and joy all month and beyond!
PFB Official Merch Store
PFB Official Merch Store
Purchase official PFB gear through our online merch store to support PFB and wear your pride on your sleeve! 💖 Additional merch available for sale in person at our events!
Support Us
Support Us
Donate money, raffle items, or instruments
Purchase a program ad
Volunteer at an event or join a committee (fundraising, marketing, etc.)
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR:
Thanks for joining us for
Band Things Happen In Philadelphia:
Band Things Happen In Philadelphia:
A Celebration of Pride, Music, & Freedom
A Celebration of Pride, Music, & Freedom
Pride Bands Alliance 2026 Conference
May 21 – 25, 2026
Hosted at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City
The Philadelphia Freedom Band & Pride Bands Alliance present
Say You Want a Revolution:
Music of Change and Transformation
2026 Pride Bands Alliance Conference Concert
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 7 PM
Marian Anderson Hall at Ensemble Arts Philly's Kimmel Center (300 S Broad St)
Concert Band
Concert Band
The Philadelphia Freedom Band has 2 concert bands: Symphonic Band (open to all) and Wind Ensemble (audition-only).
Our concert bands holds two concerts annually, in spring and winter, presenting a wide range of music, from classical pieces to pop tunes. Past themes include: Holiday Jawn, Unity in Rhythm, A Compendium of Beasts, PFB in SPACE, A Musical Feast, and Water is Life.
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
The Philadelphia Freedom Band's jazz ensemble holds multiple performances each year, playing a mix of jazz standards and new tunes.
Our jazz ensemble was re-established in 2023! Since then, the ensemble has held 3 stand-alone concerts, as well as performing alongside our concert bands.
Marching Band & Color Guard
Marching Band & Color Guard
Our marching band performs all year long across the greater Philadelphia region, with our main season during summer.
Join us any time! We're always welcoming new musicians, color guard members, or volunteers to serve as band aides.
Book our marching band or contact us at marchingband@philadelphiafreedomband.com.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
General questions?
Please reach out to info@philadelphiafreedomband.com
Specific questions?
Find individual contact info for our artistic team, board of directors, and staff on our Leadership page.
We are a proud member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
We are a proud member of the Pride Bands Alliance (formerly the Lesbian & Gay Band Association).
We are a proud member of The Association of Concert Bands.
Support provided by the Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts, which provides financial support for LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations.
Support provided by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the state arts agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania aimed at strengthening the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of PA's communities through the arts.
Support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, dedicated to enriching Philadelphia’s artistic and cultural landscape by providing general operating funds from the City to Philadelphia-based arts and culture organizations.
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