Renton City Concert Band
Conducted by Michael Simpson
What began as the Renton Parks and Recreation Community Band on November 13, 1986, has grown to what is now the Renton City Concert Band. Its evolution has taken its performers from rehearsing at Renton High School to Hazen High School to McKnight Middle School and finally back to Renton High School.
For several years Carco Theatre served as the band’s concert hall. In 2003, having outgrown the theatre’s capacity, the band returned to Renton High School and the larger Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center.
In 1986, the band members outnumbered their first audience. Today, the band is 20 members larger and its audiences are about 25 times larger. Eleven members remain from the original group.
With solid support from Renton city officials, the Renton Community Services Department, experienced leadership within the band and many appreciative audiences, the band has become an important part of the community’s culture.
Concert Information
All concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. at Carco Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors and are available at the Renton Community Center (1715 SE Maple Valley Highway). There are limited tickets available at the door. Call 425-430-6700 or 425-430-6707 for more information.