History of the Band

The name of the band, Burbank Community Band, was adopted on November 14, 1997. Originally, the name was Lockheed Concert Band.

According to the Lockheed Chronicles and The Lockheed Star dated April 19, 1940, the first mention of the Lockheed Concert Band was listed under the LERC Calendar for Monday, April 22. It mentioned Band practice at John Muir Junior High School cafeteria at 7:30 PM. Following that date, the band was listed regularly as having practice and/or entertaining the employees at various locations at noon breaks.

By the early 1980s, the band was rehearsing at its present location, Robert E. Gross Park, on Friday mornings. The band was under the direction of Domenic Schieffo and was managed by Anne Boscke. Ms. Boscke worked in the Lockheed Planning Department and was a very active manager as well an the band vocalist.

lockheed band 1

lockheed band 2

These pictures were taken at a concert in 1985.

Lockheed moved from the Burbank facility to Palmdale, CA, in February, 1993. The band decided to remain in Burbank. For a few years, it was known as the DOMAR Band for Don and Mary Holcomb, who directed and managed the band respectively. Rehearsals were held wherever space was found. Ultimately, Lockheed donated Gross Park to the City of Burbank with the stipulation that the city would continue to support the band by providing rehearsal space free of charge. The band continues to rehearse at its traditional time at Gross Park.

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		The name of the band, Burbank Community Band, was adopted on November 14, 1997. Originally, the name was Lockheed Concert Band. According to the Lockheed Chronicles and The Lockheed Star dated April 19, 1940, the first mention of the Lockheed Concert Band was listed under the LERC Calendar for Monday, April 22. It mentioned Band practice at John Muir Junior High School cafeteria at 7:30 PM. Following that date, the band was listed regularly as having practice and/or entertaining the employees at various locations at noon breaks. By the early 1980s, the band was rehearsing at its present location, Robert E. Gross Park, on Friday mornings. The band was under the direction of Domenic Schieffo and was managed by Anne Boscke. Ms. Boscke worked in the Lockheed Planning Department and was a very active manager as well an the band vocalist. These pictures were taken at a concert in 1985. Lockheed moved from the Burbank facility to Palmdale, CA, in February, 1993. The band decided to remain in Burbank. For a few years, it was known as the DOMAR Band for Don and Mary Holcomb, who directed and managed the band respectively. Rehearsals were held wherever space was found. Ultimately, Lockheed donated Gross Park to the City of Burbank with the stipulation that the city would continue to support the band by providing rehearsal space free of charge. The band continues to rehearse at its traditional time at Gross Park.
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