The Luther College Concert Band was formed in 1878, laying the foundation for what would become the college's long-standing tradition of musical excellence. Concert Band is now one of the oldest touring organizations in the nation and ranks among the country's outstanding undergraduate college bands. From its beginnings as a student-directed brass and percussion ensemble formed with instruments from a discontinued community band, Concert Band rose to its current position of prestige through the influential directorships of Carlo Sperati (1905-1943), Weston Noble (1948-1973), Frederick Nyline (1973-2011) and Joan deAlbuquerque (2011-2020). The 2020-2021 Luther College Concert Band is directed by Cory Near. Visit https://www.luther.edu/music/concert-band/ to learn more about the Luther College Concert Band.