The Band's Story
Founded in 1977, the Scottsdale Concert Band began as a small group of musicians united by a shared love of music and the belief in its power to connect, create, and build community. Over the years, the band has grown into a vibrant ensemble of over 50 dedicated members, ranging in age from teens to retirees. Today, the band continues to thrive, offering musicians a space to contribute to a rich musical tradition while forging lasting connections through performance.
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The Scottsdale Concert Band has earned great recognition and honors for its commitment to excellence, including the prestigious Sudler Silver Scroll Award. We are also proud members of the Association of Concert Bands, further connecting our musicians to a network of like-minded ensembles across the nation. Our repertoire is as diverse as our members, encompassing everything from classic marches and jazz to show tunes and seasonal music—ensuring there’s something for every audience.
We take great pride in our community involvement and the loyal, enthusiastic audiences who support us at each performance. Our rehearsals bring together musicians once a week, and we work hard to ensure that every concert is a celebration of music, skill, and camaraderie.
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Whether you’re a musician seeking a place to belong or a supporter looking to contribute to the arts, the Scottsdale Concert Band welcomes you. Join us in keeping the music alive and vibrant for years to come.
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The Scottsdale Concert Band has begun to digitally archive our history for our fans and members to enjoy and learn more of the storied history of the band.
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Follow the link below to explore our expanding historical documentation archive.
Meet our Music Director
Dr. Jeff Quamo
Dr. Quamo moved to Arizona in 2004 to pursue his DMA in clarinet performance with Dr. Robert Spring at Arizona State University. His former clarinet teachers include James East (SUNY Fredonia), Jon Hunter (Buffalo Philharmonic), and Kenneth Grant (Eastman School of Music). His jazz studies have been with Eddie Daniels, Bruce Johnstone, Mike Crotty, and Michael Kocour. He has been a guest soloist with the Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, BYU Idaho Concert Jazz Band, Salt River Brass, ASU Jazz Repertory Band, ASU Concert Jazz Band, SUNY Fredonia Symphony Orchestra, MCC Band, SCC Band, and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony, to name a few.
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In addition to serving as musical director of the Scottsdale Concert Band, he also directs the Phoenix Brass Collective. Since 2010 he has been at Mesa High School as band director and department chair for the Performing Arts Department. He has been an educational advocate for chamber music by serving as the Chair for the AMEA State Solo & Ensemble Festival since 2016. He is frequently employed as a guest conductor or clinician for district honor band ensembles. He also adjudicates for both the ABODA and AZMBA Marching Band and Concert Festival circuits. Through his educational efforts, he was acknowledged by AMEA as a recipient of the O.M. Hartsell Excellence in Teaching Music Award in 2022.
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Dr. Quamo maintains an active professional performing career as a clarinetist with the Symphony of the Southwest and ZAZU West. He has performed with the Arizona Opera, the Phoenix Symphony, the Symphony of the West Valley, and Musica Nova. In 2016 he performed on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent with Cinematic Pop. In 2019 he enjoyed performing at Carnegie Hall with his wife and daughter with the Millennial Choirs & Orchestra (MCO).
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Jeff currently resides in Gilbert with his wife, Jaclyn, and their 5 children, Jordyn, Jadyn, Jalyn, Jaxyn, and JJ.
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The Scottsdale Concert Band Advisory Board
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Joseph Hilderbrand
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Susan Burns
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Judith Smith
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Cindy Foudy
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John Nagy
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