Phoenix Pioneer Band

08/15/2026

The Safety Bicycle came along in 1885 and by the 1890s everyone had to have one! So naturally in 1896 E. T. Paull had to write a march about cycling America's first bike path from Prospect Park in Brooklyn to Coney Island. If you want to hear what the New York and Coney Island Cycle March sounds like, you will have to come to the Pioneer Band's free performance at the Tempe First United Methodist Church on September 2! https://www.facebook.com/events/2169189556985730

08/14/2026

Many thanks and fond regards for Bob Spring, our guest conductor earlier in 2026. Want to step into his shoes? Last chance to apply to help lead our Fall season. Make your application for this paid opportunity this weekend! Funding courtesy the Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture. https://www.phxpioneerband.org/apply-to-be-a-guest-conductor

08/08/2026

The Pioneer Band needs Guest Conductors!
Our little 22 piece retro community band has no permanent conductor, but we have funding to hire temps for one concert cycle each, about 3 months. We're looking for retired, current, or prospective music educators who can coach us to play our best.
We encourage all who are interested to apply! The current selection round closes soon, but we plan for this to be an ongoing program with 2 or 3 guests per year and will be accepting applications year-round. More info at https://www.phxpioneerband.org/apply-to-be-a-guest-conductor
Here's a vid from a year ago that will give you the general character of the band and our music.
https://youtu.be/dz70M3XvJYw?si=TW7Xf_GVAnH_rasz

The Phoenix Pioneer Band of Phoenix, Arizona plays the "Ragamuffin ...

08/02/2026

The Phoenix Pioneer Band is looking for a guest conductor for the fall season! This stipend position will provide opportunity to lead our band while sharing passion of music with the community! The guest conductor will work with musicians of all levels, and coach both individuals and the band as a whole. Checkout the link on our bio and website to apply!

07/29/2026

Be a guest conductor!
For more information, see the web page: https://www.phxpioneerband.org/apply-to-be-a-guest-conductor
Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4kpykx

07/19/2026

Become a Guest Conductor with the Phoenix Pioneer Band!

Are you a band director, graduate conducting student, retired music educator, or experienced conductor looking for a unique artistic opportunity?

We're seeking guest conductors for our 2026–2027 season to lead rehearsals and conduct a public performance featuring historic American band music.

✔ Paid opportunity

✔ Artistic collaboration

✔ Conduct a welcoming community ensemble

✔ Help preserve Phoenix's musical heritage

Each guest conductor will work with our musicians over six rehearsals before leading a themed public concert.

If you enjoy inspiring musicians and bringing history to life through music, we'd love to hear from you.

🎼 Resume + conducting video required.

For more information, see the web page: https://www.phxpioneerband.org/apply-to-be-a-guest-conductor

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4kpykx
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07/04/2026

Our Low-Brass Quintet provided much-appreciated background music to the Sharlot Hall Museum's Independence Day event on July 3. Check out the double-bell euphonium!

07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America! From our performance at Sharlot Hall Museum July 3.