Description of Services

The Townsend Military Band is believed to be the third oldest Band in the United States in continuous service.  A booklet on the history of the Band indicates that it officially began in 1838, with roots back to 1817.  Even during the Civil War, the Band was called up, but stayed and played together.

 

The Band is currently comprised of musicians from eighteen different communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.    

The Band Concert season starts beginning of June, and runs 10 weeks, every Thursday evening on the Common.

Contact Information

Postal address:

       Townsend Military Band,  c/o Betty Mae Tenney, Band Manager, P.O. Box 328,  Townsend, MA 01469

      

Contact:

       Betty Mae Tenney, Band Manager & Band Concert Coordinator,  978-597-8845, or 978-597-6495

       Jon Nicholson, Band Director, home phone#  978-297-4402,  email:   Jon Nicholson

To learn more about hosting a Lawn Party at a Band Concert, please contact Betty Mae Tenney.