Joseph Gehring, Conductor 

The West Chester Band is an all volunteer Community Concert Band,  performing in and around the West Chester, Pennsylvania area since 1986. The band has earned a fine reputation for performing a variety of audience pleasing music. Classics, jazz, marches and contemporary arrangements are all part of our growing repertoire. We perform several holiday concerts in December, a spring concert in conjunction with Immaculata University, and throughout the summer in many locations in the area.  

Info for Current Band Members  Concert Schedule 
  Pictures
Directions to Various Concert Locations

Performance of the West Chester Band in conjunction with Immaculata University,  2008.

  Performing at the Exton Mall,  Christmas, 2004

 

Performing at Crosslands, 2007

*Membership Information*

We  always welcome new members. All experienced, qualified musicians of high school age or above are welcome to join.  Annual dues are only $25.00 and we use the funds to purchase equipment and music. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM at Stetson Middle School on Rt. 202, south of West Chester. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the band please contact Joe Gehring, talk to any band member or just come join us at a rehearsal.

 *Joseph Gehring Biography*

Joseph Gehring is a graduate of West Chester University, where he studied both piano and tuba.  He is currently finishing his master's degree in music education with Boston University.  Over the past years he has taught instrumental and general music at the Renaissance Academy and at Conestoga High School in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District.  In 2006 he returned to Renaissance Academy to direct the entire Band program from grades 4-12.

An active conductor and performer, Mr. Gehring is the conductor of the West Chester Band and the Immaculata University Wind Ensemble, as well as Assistant Conductor for the Immaculata Symphony and the Chester County Pops Orchestra.  He is also the Director of Music Ministries at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Exton.  Other ensembles he has conducted include the Pennsylvania Flute Choir, the ImS Brass Ensemble, and the 2007 Southern Chester County Honors Band.

*Band History*

On January 3, 1986, Director Emeritus and band founder Joseph E. Magno realized a dream when the first rehearsal of the West Chester Band was held with 35 musicians in attendance. With the assistance and cooperation of the West Chester Area School District Administration and Music Department, the band has become a finely tuned organization of over 60 members. Members of all ages reside in Chester County and surrounding counties.

 

Concert with Immaculata University, 2008

*To inquire about hiring our band to perform for your event, please contact our Band Manager.*

Rose Tree Park, 2005