Scenes from The Alumni Band Through the Years

The Alumni Band of Southern Maine

A community concert and marching band made up of adult musicians from Biddeford, Saco, and across Southern Maine, keeping live band music thriving through concerts, parades, and community events.

Rehearsals

Tuesdays • 6:30 PM
Biddeford High School – Maplewood Avenue, Biddeford, ME

New members are welcome to visit, listen in, or bring an instrument and sit in.

About The Alumni Band

Founded in 1989 under the direction of Marcel “Mike” Drapeau, The Alumni Band of Biddeford & Saco brings together alumni, friends, and community musicians to share the joy of live concert band music.

Today, we welcome players from Biddeford, Saco, and the greater Southern Maine region. Our mission is to:

  • Promote community through live concert band music
  • Provide performance opportunities for adult musicians
  • Support music education and young musicians
  • Honor the legacy of our founder, Marcel “Mike” Drapeau
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New to Community Band?

Many of our members are returning to their instruments after years away. If you can read music and want to play again, there’s a seat for you here.

How to Join

Upcoming Events & Performances

The Alumni Band performs throughout the year at parades, festivals, and seasonal concerts across Southern Maine, including our annual Christmas Concert and the La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival.

Join us at an upcoming performance and experience community band music live.

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Featured Event

Check our events page for details on our next concert, seasonal performance, or community appearance.

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Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Scholarship

Each year, The Alumni Band awards the Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Alumni Band Scholarship to a student musician who plans to pursue music at a four-year college.

The scholarship honors Mike’s lifelong commitment to music education, community service, and the belief that music should be part of life long after graduation.

Learn About the Scholarship

Student Musicians

Eligible students can apply online. Application deadlines and requirements are listed on our scholarship page.

Photos & Media

From parades and summer concerts to Christmas performances, our photo galleries highlight the musicians, moments, and memories that define The Alumni Band.

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See Us Through the Years

Explore historic and recent photos of The Alumni Band, our conductors, and performances throughout the Biddeford–Saco region.

Support The Alumni Band

The Alumni Band relies on donations, sponsorships, and community support to fund music, equipment, rehearsal space, and our scholarship program.

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can partner with us to keep community music strong in Southern Maine.

Sponsor & Donate

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We are grateful to the local businesses and organizations who sponsor The Alumni Band. Visit our sponsor page to see the full list.

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Contact & Stay Connected

Have questions about joining, booking the band, or sponsorship opportunities? We’d love to hear from you.

Email:
General: info@thealumniband.com
President: president@thealumniband.com

Mailing Address:
The Alumni Band
P.O. Box 701
Biddeford, Maine 04005

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