The CAPITOL POPS CONCERT BAND is a community band comprised of VOLLUNTEER MUSICIANS representing a cross-section of Sacramento and surrounding communities. All musicians donate their time and talent in order to play. It is a nonprofit organization. Any payments or donations received are used for purchasing new music and equipment, student scholarships, expenses for hauling music stands and large instruments, and the Conductor's salary. The ages of the Band members range from Teenagers to Senior Citizens. Band membership numbers 65 to 70 musicians. The band performs marches, patriotic music, Broadway show tunes, movie music, golden oldies, popular music, light classical and features instrumental soloists and vocalists. The band's public concerts are admision free with performances at several area Park & Recreation Districts. The concert sites include the communities of Roseville, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Sacramento, and Carmichael. The concert season usually begins in April with an Anniversary Concert and ends in December with a festive Winter Concert.

website: http://www.capitolpops.org/

President: Laurie Soule lahatton@aol.com