39th Army Band to perform at Alton Bay Bandstand

The 39th Army Band, New Hampshire Army National Guard, will perform at the Alton Bay Bandstand near Lake Winnipesaukee at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14. The public is cordially invited to attend this popular summer concert, sponsored by The Bay Church, Alton Bay. In case of rain the concert will be held in the tabernacle at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center across the street from the Bandstand.

The 39th Army Band can trace it's lineage back 124 years to its inception in Manchester in 1879. When activated for the Mexican-American War, it was know as the Band Section, 1st Infantry, New Hampshire National Guard. During World War I, the unit became known as the Band Section for the first Army

Headquarter Regiment. During WWII, it was known as the band for the 172nd Field Artillery, NewHampshire. Since 1947, it has been known by it's current designation, 39th Army Band.

There are approximately 40 musicians representing many communities throughout our state. Many of the soldiers are professional music educators as well as leaders in their respective towns and cities. The band is under the command of Chief Warrant Officer Thomas G. Fisk.