The Buffalo Niagara Concert Band

The Buffalo/Niagara Concert Band

Buffalo, New York

The Buffalo Niagara Concert Band from American Legion Post 1041 is a 70-member concert band that formed in 2009. The BNCB is a rapidly growing ensemble both in size and reputation for musical excellence and leadership in community music. Amy J. Steiner is co-founder and musical director of the Buffalo Niagara Concert Band.

The love of music sees members volunteering countless hoursto rehearsals and performances, whether with the BNCB or with church organizations, jazz bands, musical theatre, chamber ensembles, community orchestras, and other ensembles, all to bring their passion to the forefront of the community.

Some members enjoy the concert band classics best, like the works of Clifton Williams, Alfred Reed, or Percy Grainger. Others prefer a rousing Sousa march or a Broadway medley, but everyone seems to enjoy a great transcription of an orchestral warhorse like “Russian Christmas Music” or “Polka & Fugue” from “Schwanda the Bagpiper”.

The BNCB enjoys sharing their musical talents with the community through a variety of formal concerts, community summer concert series, as well as private functions. The group also performs at a variety of American Legion events throughout the year as requested by departments at the state, district, and county levels.