Welcome to the
San Luis Obispo County Band
Serving the community since 1881.
A Rich History
The SLO County Band has been playing continuously for over 130 years. Records show that it was formally organized in 1881, but the existence of the band was mentioned in newspapers as early as 1874, when its ancestor, the San Luis Obispo Military Band, was founded.
Since then, it has been affiliated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and Cuesta College. It now plays under the umbrella of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District’s Adult School.
Throughout its existence, the SLO County Band has been a force for boosterism — helping to celebrate the birth of the nation in a variety of national holidays, raising funds for various public projects at performances, and acting as a rallying force for the community. Members come from all over the county, from north of Paso Robles on south to Nipomo and all points between.
Upcoming Events
We’d love to see you at our next performance!
November 1 – Our annual Fall Concert at the St. John’s Lutheran Church at 3:00pm. 959 Valley Rd Arroyo Grande.
November 11 – Veterans Day. Veterans Memorial Building parking lot at 801 Grande Ave, San Luis Obispo. Band starts playing at 10:30am. Program starts at 11:00am.
November 27th – Santa at the Mission. We help Santa open his house in the Mission square at 11:45am – 12:45pm.
Keep us playing!
Your donation helps the band buy new music, order permits for outdoor performances, rent our rehearsal space, plus much more that directly benefits the band.
SLO County Band is a volunteer, federally tax-exempt, 501(c)3, and California non-profit Public Benefit charitable organization. That means all financial contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.