The Tidewater Concert Band has provided musical entertainment for Hampton Roads VA since 1971.  The band is made up of volunteers of all ages and walks of life who love to come together and make music.

      The band was organized in Portsmouth, VA in February of 1971 by the late David Mitchell, a longtime band director at Churchland High School.  David called on former band students, local band directors and other interested local musicians in the area to form a fully-instrumented top-notch community band.  The band did a centerpiece performance at Yorktown's Bicentennial Celebration in 1976.  The band has gone through many phases and musicians throughout its long history, but continues today to provide quality music and service to community.  The band provides music for  the graduation ceremonies of Tidewater Community College and Eastern Virginia Medical School.  We perform at local parades, celebrations, art shows, festivals and concert series.  We also provide entertainment at local Retirement and Nursing Homes.

      There are a couple of small groups within the band available to perform at smaller affairs and special events (i.e., cookouts, parties, weddings).  Go to the Contact page to get more information about those groups.

      The Tidewater Concert Band is open to wind instrumentalists and percussionists of High School age and up.  There is no audition required.  High School students should have a recommendation from their Band Director.  Go to the Contact page to get more information about joining the group.

      The band rehearses every Tuesday night at 7:30 in the Fellowship Hall of Monumental United Methodist Church in Olde Towne Portsmouth.  Go to the About us page to get directions.