Who We Are:

We?re the Highlands Ranch Concert Band,  a committed group of amateur and professional musicians dedicated to entertaining the Highlands Ranch Community.

The concert band consists of about 80 members from all walks of life with varying levels of skill.  Swing Shift is our big band that plays swing and jazz music from the past 80 years.  It has some 20 members.

Together, we represent the Highlands Ranch Community with concerts throughout the year.

We are a volunteer group, chartered as a 501c(3) organization, receiving support from numerous community organizations and companies.  Thanks to our supporters, you can hear many of our concerts for free.

We also offer performance ensembles for special events and corporate functions.  Click on the Ensembles button for more information.

If you are interested in membership in either the Concert Band or Swing Shift, Click Here to email our Membership Coordinator.

Welcome to our site!

Upcoming Concerts & Events

Swing Shift is performing next!  We're working on getting a venue set so check back with us for more details!   Directions

 

The Smooth Sounds of Swing Shift - Bring your family for a night of Jazz Standards and hits from the Big Band Era. This free concert is presented by the Highlands Ranch Concert Band on Saturday, July 19th at 7:00 pm at Highlands Ranch Civic Green Park located south of the library, at 9370 Ridgeline Blvd. The Concert Band, a non-profit, performs free thanks in part to its sponsors: Metro District Highlands Ranch, Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, Black Market Software Inc, and First Transit.www.hrcb.org, 303-514-2082

 

Come hear the music play!


The 2008 Festivalwas great fun. 


2009 Central European Tour!

Join the Highlands Ranch Concert Band for a tour of central Europe June 16-25, 2009.  Highlights include visits to Salzburg, Vienna, Prague, and Rothenburg including a tour of Schoenbrunn Castle.  Space is limited and there are deadlines.  Check out the tour page by clicking on the castle to the left!


Event Pictures

 

 2006 Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival performance

 

Looking for musicians?

The HRCB is available to perform for your event!  Whether you?re looking for a large concert band, our Swing Shift jazz band, or smaller ensembles for your special occasion, we can fit the bill for you!

Please contact our Concert Manager for more info!

Email: Concert Manager

 


Sponsor of the Month

Each month we feature one of our Sponsors.  Their financial support of our organization helps us to provide most of our concerts for free.  We encourage you to visit them by clicking on their logo.  Please support these fine organizations and let them know you appreciate their support of the Highlands Ranch Concert Band and Swing Shift.

If you would like to join our sponsors either through a tax deductible contribution or by advertising in our concerts, please email Susan Akers (Sponsorships) or Carolyn Blinsmon (Advertising) by clicking on their names.

 

Sponsoring the Highlands Ranch Concert Band

and the Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival


Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Highlands Ranch Concert Band is for area professional and amateur musicians to provide quality, educational public concerts with a variety of musical literature; to promote an educational experience for both the musicians and the public attending the concerts; to provide band and ensemble musical arts and entertainment for this area; to promote a spirit of community, thereby enhancing the quality of life in this area.