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We’re honored to be featured in a recent four-page article in Burbank Bla Bla Living Arts Magazine (Jan/Feb 2026) celebrating the Burbank Community Band. The piece explores our history, volunteer musicians, and the joy of making music together — from rehearsal rooms to performances that bring people into the same rhythm.
Read the full article on our website.
Originally published in Burbank Bla Bla Magazine (Jan/Feb 2026). We’re grateful for their support of local arts and music.
On December 19, 2025 the Burbank Community Band proudly marked a major milestone when Assemblymember Nick Schultz formally presented the band with a Certificate of Recognition honoring our 85th Anniversary at our pre-holiday concert at Burbank’s Joslyn Adult Center. Presented before the full band and a packed audience, the recognition highlighted the band’s 85-year tradition of community music-making and its continued commitment to serving Burbank through free public performances.
Pictured left to right: Julie Levine, Manager of Band Operations, Dr. Michael Stanley, Band Conductor, Assemblymember Nick Schultz, and Eric Haack, Band President.
Learn more about our Assemblymember Nick Schultz
On November 20, 2025, at his Food Drive and Open House, Assemblymember Nick Schultz presented the Burbank Community Band with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of our 85th Anniversary.
A heartfelt thank-you to our Band members who donated food to Assemblymember Nick Schultz’s Food Drive.
Learn more about our Assemblymember Nick Schultz
The City of Burbank presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Community Band on October 25th during the Band’s Halloween concert. The award honored the Band for its 85 years of musical contributions to the community. Presenting the award is Mayor Nikki Perrez and Vice Mayor Tamala Takahashi.
Burbank Leader: Burbank Community Band Showcases City’s History; April 19, 2025; by Jarret Liotta
Burbank Leader: Burbank Community Band to Celebrate 85th Anniversary with April 12 Concert; April, 11, 2025
Burbank Leader: Burbank Community Band Doesn’t Skip a Beat; April 4, 2025; By David Laurell
Burbank Leader: Burbank Community Band Launches Space-Themed Concert; April, 2, 2024; By Outlook Newspapers
Burbank Leader: Burbank Community Band Puts on the Show of the Season; December 13, 2024; by Gavin J. Quinton
Burbank Community Arts Program; 2024 Community Arts Grant Recipients
