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Philadelphia Freedom Band
An LGBTQ+ community band with concert, marching and jazz ensembles. It welcomes players of all skill levels who share its mission.
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What they do
Play in the concert band, the marching band or the jazz ensemble. The marching band plays parades around the Philadelphia region, cheers at local races in the fall and caroles at the holidays.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Community
- LGBTQ+
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
The concert band gives two free public concerts a year, one in spring and one in winter. The marching band performs in parades, cheers at races in the fall, and caroles around the holidays.
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19130
- Part of the city
- Central
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19107
- Part of the city
- Central
We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Use the contact page on the band's website to ask how to join and when the next rehearsal is..
What to expect
The concert band's two concerts a year are free and public, so you can hear the group before you join. The marching band appears in parades and at local races, so that side of the band is seen in public. Rehearsal times, dues and any audition are not published on the pages we could read, so ask the band before you come.
Tips for your first visit
- Ask which ensemble suits your instrument and skill level before you come to a rehearsal.
- Ask for the current rehearsal schedule, since none is published on the pages we could read.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The directory says the band welcomes players of every skill level and lists a contact route, but it does not publish auditions, rehearsal times or dues on the pages we could read..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Dues and fees are not stated on the pages we could read. The band's concerts are free to the public and include a raffle of donated items that raises money for the band.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: philadelphiafreedomband.com Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: phillygaycalendar.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: George Gehring Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: phillygaycalendar.com, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- May 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- 2026.pridebands.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status, Last sign of life, Sign of life url, Summary, What they do
- phillygaycalendar.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, First step, Contacts, Schedule, Cost
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