Philadelphia Freedom Band

Philly's LGBTQIA+ community band

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FALL 2026 SEASON

Friday, September 18, 2026 | Wind Ensemble Auditions Due
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7 PM | Cross-Ensemble Welcome Back Social & Open House
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7 PM | Concert Bands Rehearsal Season Start -- A week
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM | Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal Season Start
SAVE THE DATE -- Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 4 PM | Spring Concert

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WHAT'S UP NEXT?

Come out and see the Philadelphia Freedom Band around the city and help us share music, resilience, and joy all summer and beyond!

Calendar of Events

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

Donate money, raffle items, or instruments
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Volunteer at an event or join a committee (fundraising, marketing, etc.)

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

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.