Lex-Ham Community Band
The Lex-Ham Community Band is a volunteer community-based concert band that performs a mix of marches, show tunes, big band arrangements, popular tunes from throughout the decades, and other pieces from the classic concert band repertoire.
The band rehearses at 7:30 p.m., on Sunday nights in the band room in the Music/Fine Arts Building at Concordia University-St Paul (300 Hamline Avenue N in Saint Paul) and performs at senior homes, parks, and at other community events.
Due to the Public Health safety concerns about coronavirus, we ask that only vaccinated persons participate.
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The Lex-Ham Community Band hosts the BandWidth Music Festival annually. |
The Lex-Ham Community Band is directed by Austin Virasy-Ertelt.
Learn more about the band by reading the Member Information document
See a list of the music in the Lex-Ham Community Band's repertoire
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Upcoming events
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Lex-Ham Community Band rehearsal | Band room of the Music/Fine Arts Building-Concordia University-St Paul | 310 Hamline Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN USA | |
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Concert - Sholom Home East | Sholom Home East | 740 Kay Avenue, Saint Paul, MN | |
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Concert - Lyngblomsten Care Center | Lyngblomsten Care Center | 1415 Almond Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 | |
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BandWidth Music Festival 2023 | Landmark Center | 75 W Fifth Street, Saint Paul, MN | |
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Chompin' at the Savoy | 1330 Hague Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, USA |
Comments from some of our participants
Pam Johnson
Band member
Sarah Schultz
Band member
"My sister and I love playing in the Lex-Ham Band! Growing up, we were too far apart in age to be in band together. It’s so fun getting to play music with the Lex-Ham community and with each other".
Gregg Downing
Band member
"I've been playing bass clarinet in the Lex-Ham band since I retired in 2011. I really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. I can't remember a time when I didn't have fun at rehearsal or a performance."
"I love playing with the Lex-Ham Community Band! Even during the constraints of this past year, we stayed connected by playing some virtual pieces together and a few safe outdoor events this summer and fall. I very much look forward to creating good music and camaraderie again in person when we are able to do so!"