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Pomerado Community Band
July 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
See the Band Social Media Page HERE
The Pomerado Community Band (PCB) is an adult, non-profit volunteer concert band based in San Diego County, California. Founded in 1990, the band comprises roughly 70 musicians primarily from Poway, Scripps Ranch, and Mira Mesa. Operating under the motto “Good Friends, Good Music,” the ensemble provides an outlet for local musicians to perform while serving as goodwill ambassadors through public outreach concerts. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Upcoming 2026 Concerts
- Independence Day Celebration
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- Date & Time: July 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Venue: Old Poway Park (Under the Gazebo), 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
- Description: A selection of patriotic music to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. [1]
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- Civita Summer Band Festival
- Summer Concert in Old Poway Park
- Date & Time: August 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
- Venue: Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
- Description: Relaxing seasonal performance under the park gazebo.
Band Activities & Impact
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- Annual Band Festival: The PCB proudly hosts the Annual Southern California Community Band Festival at Old Poway Park. It stands as the largest community band festival west of the Mississippi River, gathering diverse concert bands and ensembles. [1, 2, 3]
- Educational Outreach: The group bridges generations by hosting collaborative concerts with local middle schools like Challenger and Wangenheim. These joint performances show younger students that music can be a lifelong passion. [1]
- Historic Venues: Regular performance highlights include public concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park and commemorative military ceremonies aboard the USS Midway. [1]
Membership & Leadership
- Direction: The group is currently under the musical direction of Mr. Mark Nowak. He stepped into the role following the August 2024 retirement of longtime conductor Dean Hickman, who led the band for 34 years. [1, 2, 3]
- Joining the Band: Membership is open to all adult wind, brass, and percussion players who read music at a high school level or higher. The band has no auditions and charges no dues. [1]
- Rehearsals: The ensemble practices on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Oak Valley Middle School band room.