Kokomo Park Band has been bringing music to the community for more than a century.
The band is comprised of more than 130 musicians within a 90-mile radius of Kokomo and around 48 musicians take the stage each week for the summer series.
The Kokomo Park Band will perform starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings during the summer months in Highland Park.
There’s no admission cost, nor is there a cost for the popcorn served each week.
Those attending the shows are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs due to limited seating. In the event of rain, concerts may be moved indoors.
2025 performances
June 4: Music from the Heartland
Fanfare from Korea, featuring Tony Kniffen (Tuba Soloist) and vocalist Cherissa Lawson.
June 11: “C” Songs
Side-by-side performance with area HS musicians. Vocalists Sally and Sam Duke.
June 18: Spotlight on Youth
Guest Conductor Steve Pratt. Featured piece: Variations on a Korean Folksong. Youth Multicultural Rhythm Ensemble (pre-concert at 7 p.m.) HS Student Solo Winner.
June 25: Big Band Night
Celebrate Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with Bethany Robinson conducting the KPB Jazz Orchestra and Cherresa Lawson (vocalist). Featuring Indiana’s top jazz musicians. All-County HS Jazz Band (pre-concert at 7 p.m.).
July 2: We the People, One Nation
Patriotic music celebrating liberty and unity. Flag ceremony and Armed Forces Salute.
July 9: The Greatest Show on Earth
Circus music and Retired Rum Runners Traditions Jazz Band. Trombone feature. Kokomo High School Marching Wildkats (pre-show at 7 p.m.). Instrument Petting Zoo with KSO (6:30 p.m.).
July 16: Brass and Barbershop
Glenn Welch, Euphonium Solo. Kokomo Men of Note Barbershop Chorus.
July 23: And the Oscar Goes to…
Music from award-winning films. Vocalist Sally Duke.
Finale: The G.O.A.T.
Sunday, August 31 at 7 p.m.
The “Greatest of All Time” music selections. Featuring Trudy Whitford (flute soloist).
For more information, visit www.kokomoparkband.org
