2026 Free Outdoor Concert Series

Upper Valley Community Band

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.

Join us outside the historic Stone Machine Shop for a FREE concert with the Upper Valley Community Band!

Start your celebration of the 4th of July by attending this free outdoor concert with the Upper Valley Community Band. They will present a rousing program of patriotic and band music favorites. Director Mark Nelson will lead the band through a diverse program of old favorites and new revelations!!

The Upper Valley Community Band is a roughly 50 member ensemble that performs throughout the Upper Valley region, on both sides of the river. Throughout the fall, winter, and spring, they perform several formal concerts across the region. During the summer, you can often find them on their “rolling bandstand” at various parades and performing on town greens. The band regularly meets for rehearsals on Monday evenings throughout the year, and is always welcoming new (or returning!) members.

Want to know more about Mark Nelson?

After teaching music for decades at colleges and secondary schools, Mark moved to the Upper Valley in the summer of 2014. He has immersed himself in the region’s musical life, taking on the roles of conductor, teacher, composer, and singer. In addition to leading the Upper Valley Community Band, he directs the Upper Valley Chamber Orchestra, and an a cappella group, Harmony Night.  He also coaches youth ensembles, and teaches music-appreciation seminars, at the Upper Valley Music Center.  A published musicologist and theorist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century American music.  He is deeply committed to promoting among ensemble members, audiences, and students the joys of musical discovery.

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this free outdoor concert at the Enfield Shaker Museum Stone Machine Shop.

Beer, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert. (No private alcohol allowed.)

Enfield House of Pizza will be on site with their food truck.

Live music will start at 7 pm. Vending will begin at 6 pm.

Rain or shine (we will move inside in case of rain.) Plenty of free parking.