History of Community Concert Bands in Lambton County

October 4, 2021 - Fall 2022

In partnership with Lambton Concert Band and funded by the Creative County Grant Program.

The exhibit explored the history of community concert bands across Lambton County. Nearly every community in Lambton County has been inspired to put a music group together. Alvinston, Inwood, Watford, Petrolia, Arkona, Thedford, Forest, Oil Springs, Walpole, and Sarnia all had concert bands. From early settlers who integrated military band experience into their civilian lives, to the modern day concert bands comprised of students and music lovers alike, this exhibit showcased the rich music history that has been woven into Lambton County's culture.

Lambton Concert Band Digital Exhibit

This exhibit is accompanied by a digital exhibit that deeply explores the history and impact of community concert bands in Lambton County. This digital exhibit navigates through individual community bands, county bands and highschool bands alike.