Maple City Band History  

The Maple City Band was founded in the fall of 1906 by Professor Herbert Plagge immediately following his graduation from Northwestern University.  When he left in 1907 to continue his education in Wisconsin, the band continued to perform at concerts, parades and holiday festivals.  Although the early history of the band is lacking in details, there appear to have been at least ten directors during the hundred years Maple City Band has existed.

An organization of volunteer musicians, Maple City Band serves Geneseo and the Quad Cities area, providing popular music and atmosphere to Summer Concerts and Community Events along with a positive, developmental activity for the area’s Youth through Seniors.

Maple City Band has two fund-raising activities.  First, the Ice Cream Social and Concert held each July 4^th..  Second, the sale of advertising on Concert Season Program Covers, introduced during the band's centennial season in 2006.  Thus, it depends upon the generosity of individuals, businesses and community organizations to support its programs.

In 1990 the band established the Maple City Band Endowment Fund which has made it financially possible for the organization to operate.  Please consider supporting the Maple City Band through a tax deductible contribution.