The Stonewall Brigade Band is the oldest continuous among over 2,000 community bands in the nation. Initially formed as a brass band, we have grown and changed into a community concert band with woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, averaging 70-80 playing members on each summer concert. Our members are all volunteers and come from several Shenandoah Valley cities and counties and other areas of Virginia and West Virginia. Our age range is 13 through 84. There is no audition to join. We welcome new members in all sections of the band. The band practices October through May every Monday at 8pm in the Pump House at the entrance to Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA. The summer concert season features a free concert every Monday night at 8pm in June, July and August in the Stonewall Brigade Bandstand in beautiful Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA. The band also presents a Christmas concert and plays for various civic and historical events throughout the year. In addition, there are several ensemble groups that practice and perform.