

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Swing into Spring!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Community Band Ready to ‘Swing into Spring’ 
Big band and jazz hits March 15 in Merritt Island

The Community Band of Brevard has been a musical force on the Space Coast for over 40 years, performing several high-quality, free public concerts each year. Mark your calendar now for their latest offering, Swing into Spring, an afternoon of foot-tapping jazz and big band favorites. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at Merritt Island High School Auditorium, 100 Mustang Way (off North Courtenay Parkway, 32953). The 3:00 PM concert will include song after swinging song that pays tribute to the greats of the era. The audience can expect to hear medleys of hits by Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Cole Porter, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Some featured arrangements include, Sinatra, Woody Herman in Concert, Crazy for You, A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington and Music of Cole Porter. Fans of John Williams will appreciate John Williams Swings—an entertaining and powerful medley of jazz-influenced themes from Williams' film scores, showcasing the composer's jazz roots. The Community Band of Brevard is directed by former military bandleader, Robin Kessler. The group is a past winner of the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Silver Scroll Award for musical excellence. Swing into Spring is free with no ticket required and no reserve seating. For more information, contact Community Band of Brevard at (321) 258-5580, visit www.CommunityBandofBrevard.com or connect with them on Facebook.

The Swing Era (circa 1935–1946) was a period when big band-style jazz dominated American popular music, characterized by a danceable, rhythmic feel. Defined by orchestras led by artists like Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, it featured arranged, swing-noted music designed for dancing. 

Community Band of Brevard conductor, Robin Kessler has seen couples get up and dance during his band concerts. He’s expecting it during the high energy Swing into Spring.  

“Swing music is energetic, optimistic music that was made for dancing,” said Kessler. “Our 65-member group can really do justice to the big band sound. There’s almost no way to stop your foot from tapping along."   

Musical selections by the 65-member Community Band of Brevard include classical, jazz, show tunes, contemporary music, big band arrangements and original compositions, often featuring talented guest artists. Musicians are all-volunteer players with diverse musical backgrounds. In 1999, the John Philip Sousa Foundation awarded the prestigious Sudler Silver Scroll Award to the Community Band of Brevard for “demonstrating particularly high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of several years.”
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- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, live-music, performances, art, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Merritt Island
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 E Mustang Way, Merritt Island, FL, United States, Florida 32953
- **lat**: 28.37845
- **long**: -80.7
- **full address**: 100 E Mustang Way, Merritt Island, FL, United States, Florida 32953

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Community Band of Brevard (https://allevents.in/org/community-band-of-brevard/23245264)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 100 E Mustang Way, Merritt Island, FL, United States, Florida 32953
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Community Band of Brevard
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, concerts, live-music, performances, art, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Swing into Spring! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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