Location
493 West Main Street
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
United States
Date & Time
6:00pm EDT - 7:30pm EDT
About This Event
Live @ the Factory 2026: Sousapalooza
In partnership with Cheshire Public Library and West Main Music Academy
Conducted by John L. Kuhner
Sunday, June 21 from 6-7:30 pm
BYO-Instrument, Chair and Music Stand. Download the tunes online in advance thanks to Make Music Day or get support printing a hard copy from our friends at the Cheshire Public Library.
@ Ball & Socket Arts (493 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410)
Kick off summer and the first month of Live @ the Factory with us on Sunday, June 21 from 6-7:30 pm.
Did you play in a school or community band? Is your clarinet gathering dust in your closet? Whether you last played 20 minutes ago or 20 years ago, you are invited to join friends and strangers in Sousapalooza!
On June 21, hundreds of wind band players – from rusty amateurs to accomplished orchestral musicians – will gather in parks and plazas, from Anchorage to Atlanta, to sightread the quintessentially American music of The March King, John Philip Sousa.
Advance (free) registration encouraged to stay in the loop about any late-breaking changes due to weather or circumstances beyond our control.
1. The Thunderer
2. Hands Across the Sea
3. Washington Post
4. Semper Fidelis
**Intermission**
5. El Capitan
6. Liberty Bell
7. Manhattan Beach
8. (Fairest of the Fair - Optional)
9. Stars & Stripes Forever
Walk-ins welcome. There will be an optional rehearsal the week before for those who would like to brush up on their music in advance!
About This Event
Live @ the Factory 2026: Sousapalooza
In partnership with Cheshire Public Library and West Main Music Academy
Conducted by John L. Kuhner
Sunday, June 21 from 6-7:30 pm
BYO-Instrument, Chair and Music Stand. Download the tunes online in advance thanks to Make Music Day or get support printing a hard copy from our friends at the Cheshire Public Library.
@ Ball & Socket Arts (493 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410)
Kick off summer and the first month of Live @ the Factory with us on Sunday, June 21 from 6-7:30 pm.
Did you play in a school or community band? Is your clarinet gathering dust in your closet? Whether you last played 20 minutes ago or 20 years ago, you are invited to join friends and strangers in Sousapalooza!
On June 21, hundreds of wind band players – from rusty amateurs to accomplished orchestral musicians – will gather in parks and plazas, from Anchorage to Atlanta, to sightread the quintessentially American music of The March King, John Philip Sousa.
Advance (free) registration encouraged to stay in the loop about any late-breaking changes due to weather or circumstances beyond our control.
1. The Thunderer
2. Hands Across the Sea
3. Washington Post
4. Semper Fidelis
**Intermission**
5. El Capitan
6. Liberty Bell
7. Manhattan Beach
8. (Fairest of the Fair - Optional)
9. Stars & Stripes Forever
Walk-ins welcome. There will be an optional rehearsal the week before for those who would like to brush up on their music in advance!
Getting There
Live @ the Factory Stage at Ball & Socket Arts in front of Building 5 (outdoors)
493 West Main Street
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
United States
Location
493 West Main Street
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
United States
Date & Time
6:00pm EDT - 7:30pm EDT