The Burbank Community Band is set to kick off its 2024-2025 season with a Halloween concert on Saturday, October 26th, at 5 PM, hosted at the First Christian Church of Burbank. This marks the second annual Halloween concert, featuring a diverse repertoire that includes Edvard Grieg's \"March of the Trolls,\" selections from Puccini's \"La Traviata,\" and popular pieces from \"Harry Potter,\" \"Wicked,\" and Tim Burton's \"Nightmare Before Christmas.\" The concert is free to the public and will include a costume contest for attendees of all ages, made possible by the Burbank Arts Grant.

Following the Halloween festivities, the band will perform a series of patriotic pieces on Veterans Day, November 11th, at McCambridge Park, ahead of the city's Veterans Day ceremony. Notably, a fundraiser concert will take place on November 8th at the VFW in Burbank, featuring 50 musicians in a café-style setting, promising a unique experience for attendees.

In addition to these events, the meeting highlighted the success of the recent Starlight Bowl summer concert season, which included a variety of performances and community engagement efforts. The season featured popular tribute bands and generated significant revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships, totaling over $374,000. The Starlight Bowl's management is also looking ahead to infrastructure improvements, with plans for community outreach and redesign proposals aimed at enhancing the venue's offerings.

The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude towards volunteers, particularly from the Walt Disney Company, who have been instrumental in supporting community events and ensuring their success. The Burbank Community Band and Starlight Bowl management remain committed to providing high-quality entertainment and fostering community spirit through their upcoming events.