THE BELLA VISTA COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND
is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization
The band received its letter of incorporation from the state of Arkansas in 1998 and officially became known as the "Bella Vista Community Concert Band." Support, financial and otherwise, comes from many sources including the BV POA, businesses, and private individuals in the community.
The first rehearsal of the Bentonville-Bella Vista Community Band, as it was originally called, was at Bentonville High School in 1985 with 2 flutes, 5 clarinets, 5 trumpets, 2 tubas, 2 trombones, and 1 percussionist. Members came from Siloam Springs, Rogers, Bella Vista & Bentonville and Jane, Missouri. Co-directors were Denny Kelliher and Mike Brown.
Fast forward to 2023--since 1989 rehearsals have been held at Community Church in Bella Vista, with free concert performances given at Blowing Springs Park throughout the summer months. The nucleus of the band is made up of retired persons, with members coming from many communities in NW Arkansas as well as Missouri.
is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization
The band received its letter of incorporation from the state of Arkansas in 1998 and officially became known as the "Bella Vista Community Concert Band." Support, financial and otherwise, comes from many sources including the BV POA, businesses, and private individuals in the community.
The first rehearsal of the Bentonville-Bella Vista Community Band, as it was originally called, was at Bentonville High School in 1985 with 2 flutes, 5 clarinets, 5 trumpets, 2 tubas, 2 trombones, and 1 percussionist. Members came from Siloam Springs, Rogers, Bella Vista & Bentonville and Jane, Missouri. Co-directors were Denny Kelliher and Mike Brown.
Fast forward to 2023--since 1989 rehearsals have been held at Community Church in Bella Vista, with free concert performances given at Blowing Springs Park throughout the summer months. The nucleus of the band is made up of retired persons, with members coming from many communities in NW Arkansas as well as Missouri.
Our Directors for the 2023 Season
Gary McCarty
Jim Swiggart
Dale Marlow
Interested in joining our band. Come to rehearsal with your instrument, and a stand. Monday Evenings in the summer from 6-8 PM at the Bella Vista Community Church. Or fill out the form below and we will contact you.