The Yuba Sutter Community Concert Band is an all volunteer symphonic band with the goal of sounding fantastic and having fun.  The band was founded for the purpose of providing an opportunity for local musicians, whether they play frequently, or those looking to pick up their instruments again after a time apart, to come together as a community to make music. Members range in age from high school students to senior adults who share a love for concert band music and performance.  The band founders believe that by offering life-long musical opportunities, they can help contribute to a vibrant local arts community and enrich the lives of both members and audiences.

Founded in 2024 by local music educator, Becky Stewart, the Yuba Sutter Community Concert Band is now under the direction of Christina Sleigh-Garcia.  In her sixteenth year of teaching and directing, she also runs the music program at Lindhurst High School and holds the degrees of Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from the University of Nevada, Reno, and Master’s of Music in Instrumental Conducting from California State University, Sacramento.  Additional YSCCB conductors include local music educators Anthony Harmon, David Heredia, Emily Focht-Kuersten, and Band Manager, Deanna Olson.  

The YSCCB performs two concerts a year in the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts, as well as participating in other local community events.  Music selection is varied, as the band enjoys sharing a wide range of musical experiences. Literature often includes traditional marches, classic and contemporary wind band music, symphonic transcriptions, Broadway medleys and show tunes, and movie soundtracks. Holiday and patriotic music is also performed when appropriate for the event or season.

The YSCCB is a growing ensemble that is seeking new members!   Adults and high school students with experience on their instrument are welcome to join.  The band rehearses on Thursday nights at Lindhurst High School and Yuba Gardens Intermediate School in Olivehurst, CA. Visit us at ysccb.org for more information. 

The Yuba Sutter Community Concert Band is generously supported by the Yuba Sutter Arts Council.