The 7 p.m. performance is the first of 10 programs scheduled for this Main Street location. The free concerts will continue weekly on Wednesday evenings through Aug. 20, weather permitting. If inclement weather is forecast, the band will move its performance indoors to the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, located at Great Falls Plaza, or to the Community Little Theater Auditorium on Academy Street, if the hotel’s ballroom is not available.

This year marks the 33rd summer season since band conductor Simon first organized this musical group. The 43 volunteer musicians participating this year range in age from 15 to 88, and together represent a total of 15 Maine communities.

Simon stated that the organization “gives many individuals a chance to utilize musical talents neglected since their high school days, and the entire community benefits.” He added that the Auburn group “is one of the larger community bands in the state of Maine, and commonly attracts 300 to 400 people to its weekly concerts.”

The opening night performance will feature many new popular songs added to the band’s repertoire during this past winter’s rehearsal season along with some of the band’s greatest hits from the past 32 seasons. Throughout the next two months, the band will present a different musical theme and selection of songs every Wednesday evening.

Attends at any of the performances should bring their own lawn chair and are advised to arrive well before the concert start time. Ample free parking is available in the parking garage located across the street from the Plaza.

For more information, call 207-333-6601 ext. 2108, or visit www.auburncommunityband.com.