The Expandable Brass Band

First Night Rehearsal 12.21
2025-12-21 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

We will rehearse in the band room. There are certain guidelines the school is requesting us to follow, which we can go over at rehearsal, such as not playing their piano or disturbing their equipment.
NOTE: The only entrance that will be unlocked at the school is at the Aquatics Center (details on that exact location to follow).

First Night Northampton
2025-12-31 14:00 - 15:45 | Northampton Arts, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA, United States
Pulaski Park and parade from 2-2:45pm
Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley Street from 3-3:45pm
Parade to 33 Hawley Street
Later that afternoon at 33 Hawley Street

Smith College Basketball
2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Ainsworth Gymnasium, 102 Lower College Lane, Northampton, MA, 01063, United States
The Expandable Brass Band will be performing during the Smith Bears game against the Bridgewater Bears! Come see which bear wins, and listen to some fun tunes during the game!

Winter Rehearsal 1.11
2026-01-11 01:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

CANCLED! Winter Rehearsal 1.25
2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Canceled Northampton Ice Sculpture
2026-01-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Main and Pleasant, 48 Main Street, Northampton, MA, United States
It is too cold for us to play outdoors today.

Winter Rehearsal 2.8
2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Winter Rehearsal 2.22
2026-02-22 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

We will rehearse in the band room. There are certain guidelines the school is requesting us to follow, which we can go over at rehearsal, such as not playing their piano or disturbing their equipment.
NOTE: The only entrance that will be unlocked at the school is at the Aquatics Center (details on that exact location to follow).
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Winter Rehearsal 3.8
2026-03-08 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

AOA Plunge for Adventure
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | DAR State Forest, 78 Cape Street, Goshen, MA, 01032, United States
Plunge for Adventure fundraiser for All Out Adventures. We will be providing music inspired by the plungers.

Holyoke St. Patrick Road Race
2026-03-21 11:50 - 14:00 | Maple Street Holyoke, 206 Maple Street, Holyoke, MA, United States
We will be playing for the start of the race.

Winter Rehearsal 3.22
2026-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States

Festival of Languages & Dialects
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | WEB Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst, 154 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
The Expandable Brass Band will be playing music as the parade moves from UMass Amherst to the Amherst Common starting around 4pm.
The festival brings together different language communities and tries to create solidarity among them through a fun and memorable experience.

Winter Rehearsal 4.12
2026-04-12 13:30 - 15:30 | JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

We will rehearse in the band room. There are certain guidelines the school is requesting us to follow, which we can go over at rehearsal, such as not playing their piano or disturbing their equipment.
NOTE: The only entrance that will be unlocked at the school is at the Aquatics Center (details on that exact location to follow).
Enter via the pool entrance in the back:
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Rehearsal 4.19
2026-04-19 13:30 - 15:30 | MIllside Pond, Easthampton, 2 Ferry Street, Easthampton, MA, 01027, United States
From 1:30-3:30pm.
Rehearsals are open to the public and potential band members.
Always check this page the day of the event for any last minute changes to the location.

Big Brothers Big Sisters 16th Annual Daffodil Run 5k/10k
2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Amherst Common, Amherst, MA, 01002, United States

Northampton Pride
2026-05-02 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Treehouse Runway 5k fundraiser
2026-05-03 08:30 - 10:00 | Northampton Airport, 160 Old Ferry Rd., Northamptoon, MA, United States

Rehearsal, May 10th
2026-05-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Greenfield Bee Festival
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Court Square, Greenfield, Court Square, Greenfield, 01301, United States
We’ll be performing at the Greenfield Bee Festival! Buzz on over and say hi!

Rehearsal May 24th
2026-05-24 13:30 - 15:30 | MIllside Pond, Easthampton, 2 Ferry Street, Easthampton, MA, 01027, United States

Musica Franklin Fun Fest
2026-05-30 03:15 - 17:00 | Unity Park, Millers Falls, 56 1st Street, Turrner Falls, MA, United States

Rehearsal, June 7th
2026-06-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Franklin Pride Parade June 13th
2026-06-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Greenfield Energy Park, Greenfield Energy Park, 50 Miles St, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States
Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival takes place every year in downtown Greenfield, MA. The Parade kicks off at 12pm followed by the festival at 1pm. We have a line-up of amazing performers, dancers, and drag queens!

Bikes Fight Cancer June 20th
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Treehouse Brewery, 1 Community Place, South Deerfield, MA, United States
THE BIKES FIGHT CANCER CHARITY RIDE
Presented by PDC Incorporated
June 20, 2026
Tree House Brewing
1 Community Place
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Playing from 11 to noon.

Rehearsal, June 21st
2026-06-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Rehearsal, June 27th
2026-06-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Shelden Field, Northampton, 26 Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, 01060, United States

Amherst Pride, June 28th
2026-06-28 11:55 - 13:30 | Amherst Common, Amherst, MA, 01002, United States
he Town of Amherst, dedicated Amherst Pride Volunteers, and the Amherst Business Improvement District are thrilled to announce the second annual Amherst Pride, a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Set to take place on Sunday, June 28 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, this exciting event will feature a festive parade, live performances, and a community resource fair. I

Franklin County Fair September 12th
2026-09-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Franklin County Fair, 89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield, MA, United States
The 177th Franklin County Fair
September 10-13, 2026
Theme: “History Grows Here”
