The Temple Band

The Temple Band America's First Town Band

The Temple Band, "America's First Town Band" was established in 1799 in Temple, NH with it being noted in the town's history that the band played for a memorial service for George Washington on February 22, 1800.

Don’t miss a summer of family fun as the Temple Band celebrates the USA’s 250th.
05/08/2026

Don’t miss a summer of family fun as the Temple Band celebrates the USA’s 250th.

01/05/2026

The Temple Band, “America’s First Town Band”, will resume weekly rehearsals on Monday, January 12, from 7 to 9 pm at the Town Hall in Temple, NH.

The Temple Band, under the direction of Gordon Estabrook is an all-volunteer, non-profit, community band. Our music includes marches, swing, show tunes, Dixieland, jazz, novelty pieces, the classics, original compositions; something for everyone. Reminiscent of our origins dating to 1799, we can be identified by colonial style tri-corner hats, shirts, knickers and red, white and blue sashes.

Want to join the Band? - The Temple Band draws members, aged from 10 to 90, from the Monadnock and Souhegan Valley regions of southern NH. There are no dues, fees or auditions required, however two years’ experience on your concert band instrument is requested and a commitment to try to make half of our rehearsals and shows. All concert band instruments are welcome.

Interested in sponsoring a summer band concert for the USA’s 250th? – We have some spots available.

For more information email: [email protected] or call: (603) 924-3478

‘‘Tis the season. Join us on Sunday for some great holiday music and donate to local food pantries.
12/13/2025

‘‘Tis the season. Join us on Sunday for some great holiday music and donate to local food pantries.

11/25/2025
The Temple Band, “America’s First Town Band”, resumes Monday night rehearsals on October 13, 2025 and welcomes new membe...
10/12/2025

The Temple Band, “America’s First Town Band”, resumes Monday night rehearsals on October 13, 2025 and welcomes new members to check us out during the month of October. Come (re)join the fun.

Come join the fun on the 4th of July in Temple, NH!
06/30/2025

Come join the fun on the 4th of July in Temple, NH!

06/17/2025

The Temple Band concert scheduled for tonight (June 17, 2026) at the Frost Free Library in Marlborough, NH has been canceled due to rain and soggy conditions.

01/12/2025

TEMPLE BAND WINTER REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
At the Temple Town Hall, Temple, NH (7:00 to 9:00pm)

January 13 – Rehearsal

January 20 – NO REHEARSAL

January 27 – Rehearsal

February 3 – NO REHEARSAL

February 10 – NO REHEARSAL

February 17 - Rehearsal

February 24 – NO REHEARSAL

March 3 - - Rehearsal

March 10 - NO REHEARSAL

March 17 - - Rehearsal

March 24 - Rehearsal

March 31 – Rehearsal

Regular Monday night rehearsals will resume on March 31.

Address

Temple, NH
03084

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 9pm

Telephone

+16039243478

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