GRAFTON — The Grafton Cornet Band welcomes band players near and far to the pre-season rehearsals.
This traditional community band keeps its historic, 149-year-old name although all band instruments are now welcome, not just cornets. Rehearsal dates are March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17, and May 1 and 15. Rehearsals are all on Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m., with a refreshment break, upstairs in the Old Fire Station at 217 Main St. in Grafton.
Sue Lemei has taken over as director from Bruce Corwin, who prefers to sit with the band now rather than stand up in the front.
There are no dues, auditions, or minimum time required - just a desire to make music and continue the grand tradition of music in Grafton. See the website, graftonband.org, for more information (including weather cancellations).