Thank you for attending Summer 2012 during the 16th Season.
Please join us Summer 2013 for our 17th Season!

Upcoming Concerts - Visit for FREE!

06/11/2013 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert: The Word for Tonight is…SYMPHONIC
06/18/2013 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert: The Word for Tonight is…DECADES
06/25/2013 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert: The Word for Tonight is…AMERICANA 1863-2013
07/02/2013 .....NO CONCERT July 2 ~ Happy 4th!.....
07/09/2013 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert: The Word for Tonight is…COMEDY
07/16/2013 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert: The Word for Tonight is…WATERMUSIC
07/23/2013 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert: The Word for Tonight is...JAZZ/POP

Band Rehearsal Schedule
07/24/2012 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert "Look What's New! & Some Old Favorites"
07/17/2012 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert "Look What's New! & Some Old Favorites"
07/10/2012 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert "Look What's New! & Some Old Favorites"
07/03/2012 ...NO CONCERT ON Tuesday July 3....
06/26/2012 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert "Look What's New! & Some Old Favorites"
06/19/2012 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert "Look What's New! & Some Old Favorites"
06/12/2012 7pm; UCity Summer Band Concert "Look What's New! & Some Old Favorites"
07/26/2011 Featuring the Trumpet Section; Lorenzo Trujillo, Trumpet Soloist
07/19/2011 Featuring the Percussion and French Horn Sections
07/12/2011 Featuring the Low Brass Section; Sim Flora, Trombone Soloist
06/28/2011 Music of Lincoln and the Civil War
06/21/2011 Featuring the Woodwind Section
06/14/2011 Another Op'nin. Another Show
07/27/2010 Featuring Music of Joe Pappas
07/20/2010 Featuring Music of Gary Gackstatter Visit Gary's Site
07/18/2010 "Arch Music" Come join us under the Arch, 4:30pm
07/13/2010 Featuring Music of Bill Archer & Scott Joplin
07/06/2010 Featuring Music of Claude T. Smith
06/29/2010 Featuring Music of Gay and Jared Spears
06/22/2010 Featuring Music of David Holsinger
07/28/2009 "Premiere!" Guest Conductor, Casey Geisz & Guest Conductor, Dale Skornia
07/21/2009 "Potpourri" ~ Guest Conductor, Bob Settle
07/14/2009 "I've Got Rhythm" ~ Featured soloist: Kevin Gianino, Drum Set & Guest Conductor Bette Welch
07/07/2009 "An International Twist" ~ Featured soloist: Carole Lemire, French Horn & Guest Conductor Gary Brandes
06/30/2009 "An American Concert"
06/23/2009 "Another Op'nin"
07/29/2008 Gary Brandes, Director of Bands, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Guest Conductor & Bette Welch, Guest Conductor
07/22/2008 Dale Skornia, Guest Conductor & Featuring the University City Summer Big Band
07/15/2008 Featuring Adrianne Honnold, Alto Sax Soloist & Bob Settle, Guest Conductor
07/08/2008 Casey Geisz, Guest Conductor
07/01/2008 Featuring Derek Boemler, Baritone Vocal Soloist
06/24/2008
At University City
Market in the Loop Plaza between Kingsland and Leland, with free parking just north of Delmar between Kingsland and Leland
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Rain or Shine rain walk In case of rain, performances will be held at University United Methodist Church 6901 Washington Ave (at Trinity).


Quotes from our fans:

"…exactly what a community band ought to be."
J. Smith, retired St Louis Symphony Orchestra

"Although beset on all sides by the sights and sounds of suburbia, the sounds emanating from this little corner of University City are stunningly beautiful."
Dave L. (Creve Coeur)


"It's like the United Nations--all ages, colors, making music together!!"
"Great almost professional sound, most "community bands" are dreadful, NOT this one!!"
"Fine entertainment, really adds to the Loop!!"
"Wish they had more concerts, six seems too few!!"

"Larry and I look forward to Tuesday evenings in the summer when we enjoy the ambiance and delightfully upbeat music provided by the summer band concerts. We love the location, we love the quality of performance, we love being part of the diversity of the audience."
J. Lieberman


"The summer band concerts in the Loop are wonderful entertainment for the family and a great way to get to know other community members. The summer concert series was one of the highlights of my summer. I can't think of a better way to spend a Tuesday evening. What a great way to bring our community together."
"As a lover of music, summer and the outdoors, I can't think of a better way to spend a beautiful summer evening than sitting in the makeshift bandstand listening to the U. City band. The combination is hard to beat and the music is wonderful. There is a wide selection of all types of music and the musicians really shine. It is especially enjoyable to watch all ages from young children to senior citizens all enjoying themselves immensely. What a wonderful feeling of community!"
Melanie T. (Kirkwood)
"It is always exciting to be in the Loop and hear the band. We loved the show tunes and pop music."
Tim E. and Friend (Kansas City)
"Really enjoyed the band this summer in U City."
Joe E.

"Loved the people, the food and the music in the Loop."
Cindy T. (Webster Groves)


"We try to come each year to the Loop Concerts."
Dennis S. (Arnold)
"Good Times and Good Music this summer in the Loop."
Mary & Tom (Washington MO)
"I find the band a truly artful combination of talent and commitment. Many of our players, in addition to having excellent musicianship, participated in the band for many years. In addition, our director, Tom Poshak, gets quite effective results; our band management team, Larry and Mary, keep us very well organized; and our manager, Suzanne keeps us funded.... Hurrah for a truly talented group!"
Donna P., band member 2002-2004
"What professional musicianship and dedication for an informal group!"
UC Band Member

"It was terrific to get to hear such a fine band, and so close to our house.  I loved how the balance was great, the blend was lovely, and you got them to play dynamics(!)."
comment during the 2011 season, by Thomas Jostlein, Associate Principal French Horn, St. Louis Symphony 


"Stopped by the University City Summer Band concert next to Market Pub House in the Loop. They sounded great, especially with trumpet master Lorenzo Trujillo sitting in on Rimski-Korsakov’s ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’. Unreal."

www.gomusicstl.com in the UCity Loop on Delmar, July 26, 2011


"I don't know when I've had so much fun!   Thank you, Tom Poshak, for having me back with your outstanding group.   I thought they played GREAT!  Even my WIFE was complimentary and she's TOUGH!!  All my folks enjoyed the evening greatly.  Please give your band my highest compliments and thank them for being such great people."
Guest Artist, 2011, Sim Flora, trombone


Hi Tom,
Just wanted to let you know how much Karla and I enjoyed the concert presented by your University City Summer Band [MBA June 24, 2012].

The numbers were well-prepared and enjoyed by all present.

I thought all your selections were appropriate, but I am a Claude Smith man, so I really enjoyed Prelude For Band. He was a great mentor for me when I started teaching in Trenton light years ago!

Please share this with your band personnel…and continued success to your organization.
Buddy


Latest News
The UCity Summer band has accepted an invitation to perform at the Missouri Bandmasters Association 2012 Summer Convention. The concert will be on Sunday, June 24 at 7:30 pm and is open to the public free of charge. The 2012 MBA Summer Convention will be held at Port Arrowhead Lodge, Osage Beach, MO.
Supporting Joplin High School Band and Band Kids
"...exactly what a community band ought to be..." audience comment during the 2004 season

"It was terrific to get to hear such a fine band, and so close to our house. I loved how the balance was great, the blend was lovely, and you got them to play dynamics(!)." comment during the 2011 season, by Thomas Jostlein, Associate Principal French Horn, St. Louis Symphony, from the 2011 season

The 90-member (give or take) UCity Summer Band is... Light Classics, Marches, Patriotic Music, Show Tunes, Transcriptions, Popular Music, Jazz, and Original Music for Band.

PLEASE NOTE: the area is shaded by buildings to the west at 6:30pm. There is usually a breeze and never glaring sun!! :o)

All concerts start at 7pm and last about 60 minutes with a short intermission. You may come and go as you please.

Bring a lawn chair, available seating is limited. And bring your children!!!

For our last piece each concert, we play "On the Mall." Children are invited to come up to the front and conduct the band and receive their very own UCity Summer Band pencil!