Gaston Symphonic Band
The Gaston Symphonic Band (GSB) is a non-profit, all-volunteer community concert band based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for adult and student musicians to continue playing beyond their schooling years and to offer free symphonic concerts to the community.
Upcoming Events
Spring Concert
Apr 17, 2026 | 7pm – 9pm
Gaston First Assembly of God
777 S Myrtle School Rd, Gastonia
GSB’s annual spring concert is a free seasonal performance that featuring a mix of classical and popular music.
Carolinas Community Band Festival
Apr 25, 2026 | 11am – 4pm
Kannapolis Performing Arts Center
415 Martin Luther Kind Jr Ave.
The festival features four local symphonic community bands and two small ensembles.
About Gaston Symphonic Band
The Gaston Symphonic Band (GSB) is a non-profit, community concert band in Gastonia, North Carolina, that provides free performances for the public. It was founded in 1993 to give adults a place to continue playing music after they finish school, and it performs a variety of pieces from traditional marches to movie themes and symphonies. The band has an average of 40 to 50 performers and includes both student and adult musicians.
JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
MEMBERS ONLY
“TUTTI” by Gaston Symphonic Band
May 16 2025. The complete audio of “TUTTI” (lightly edited for volume)
Join our band
We are open to all concert band musicians. Annual dues for Adults is $30.00 & High School Students is $15.00. Your dues email with payment link will be sent if accepted to the band.
Rehearsals are held Thursday’s at 7:00 PM
Special Thanks to Our
“Play Your Part” Patrons
MAESTRO CIRCLE
Mr. Leslie V. Dix II & Mrs. Helen Dix
PLATINUM
Billy P. Sneed, Becki & Bob Lowder, Mr. William D. Todd, Mr. C. L. McConnell, Jr., Alan R. Goozner, Currence Equipment Inc., Dr. & Mrs. Bruce R. Trefz, Anonymous, Dr. Gary & Mrs. Peggy Baggett
GOLD
Judy Long, Sid Stroup, Associated Foundation, Inc. - Samuel P. Stowe, David & Louanna Kiser, Joanne Mitchell, Barbara & Lloyd Rose, Gail V. Jenkins, Gary & Renita Walker, Steve & Pat Quinn, Mr. & Mrs. Les McLean, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Scruggs, Arthur & Sabrina Cooper, Mr. & Mrs. Reeves McGlohon, Mr. Tom Watson, Virgil Bork & Joan West, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Morris II, Jeanette & Roger Myers, Dr. & Mrs. Richard E. Akers, Mr. James Poag, Ms. Gayla Green, Mr. Harry G. Petrey, Mrs. Barbara Warlick, Mr. & Mrs. Julius Barkley Jr., Mickey & Peggy Smith, Geary McGinn, Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Sadie Broome
SILVER
Brom & Lydia Sargent, Mr. & Mrs. Butch Adams, Sharps and Flats Music Club, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brannock, Mr. & Mrs. John E. Moose, Ms. Karen Jacob, Mrs. Clarissa H. Craig, Ms. Angela Neal, Karen R. Willis, Mr. Doug & Mrs. Nancy Roach, Mr. James and Mrs. Emily Howell, Mr. Locke Bell
BRONZE
Kenneth E. Love, Mr. & Mrs. Saxon C. Scarborough, Elizabeth C. Todd, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Froneberger
BRASS
Mr. James Coulson, Judith Houser, Sally Davis