Lone Star Symphonic Band Welcomes Spring with Katy Concerts

Award-winning community band to perform two spring concerts in Katy

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Lone Star Symphonic Band, a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing quality live music performances to the Houston area, is set to welcome spring with two concerts in Katy, Texas. The first concert, titled "Swing into Spring," will take place on March 1, 2026 at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church.

Why it matters

The Lone Star Symphonic Band is a beloved community organization that has previously won the prestigious Sudler Silver Scroll, North America's most prestigious award for Community Concert Bands. Their spring concerts are a highly anticipated annual event that bring the community together through the power of live music.

The details

The Lone Star Symphonic Band is a non-profit volunteer organization that has been dedicated to bringing performances of artistic merit to the greater Houston area since 1993, when it was founded as the West Houston Concert Band. The band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life and believes that music is a lifelong pursuit. For their spring concerts, the band promises to perform pieces that they do not typically get to play during the rest of the year, giving the audience a chance to discover new favorite songs.

  • The first spring concert will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • The second spring concert will take place later in the spring of 2026, but an exact date has not yet been announced.

The players

Lone Star Symphonic Band

A non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing quality live music performances to the Houston area. The band was founded in 1993 as the West Houston Concert Band and has previously won the prestigious Sudler Silver Scroll, North America's most prestigious award for Community Concert Bands.

Beverly Buis

The president of the Lone Star Symphonic Band.

Bob Bryant

The music director of the Lone Star Symphonic Band.

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What they’re saying

“Our Springtime Concerts are always such fun. We get to perform pieces for our audience that we really do not get to perform during the rest of the year. It's an opportunity for our audience to find that 'new' favorite piece.”

— Beverly Buis, Band President (Katy Magazine Online)

“The Lone Star Symphonic Band values its position in the community of Katy. We seek to provide quality, live music performances that are family friendly and enjoyable to all ages.”

— Bob Bryant, Music Director (Katy Magazine Online)

“We seek to prepare our performance to be of the greatest depth and breadth of generosity, making our greatest gift to our patrons the gift of music. We strive to provide a passageway that will reach, move, stir and connect with the emotions of our listeners.”

— Bob Bryant, Music Director (Katy Magazine Online)

What’s next

The Lone Star Symphonic Band will hold a second spring concert later in the spring of 2026, though an exact date has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

The Lone Star Symphonic Band's spring concerts are a beloved annual tradition that bring the Katy community together through the power of live music. As a non-profit volunteer organization, the band is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-friendly performances that connect with and move their audience.