Auburn Knights Orchestra Performance on May 17th

The May Concert Series continues Thursday, May 17 with a performance by the Auburn Knights Orchestra. This FREE, outdoor concert series features performances by local and regional musicians every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Town Creek Park. Grab your friends, some chairs, and a picnic and enjoy an evening of FREE musical entertainment. This week, Kona Ice will be on-site selling icy treats for concert attendees to enjoy.

The Auburn Knights Orchestra is a 19-piece jazz band based out of Auburn and is thought to be one of the oldest big band organizations in the world. Formed in 1930 at what was then known as Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API), the band organized to play for dances and other musical events throughout the school year. During the summer months, band members took their show on tour, playing swing music at many clubs and beach resorts throughout the Southeast. Early band members had the opportunity to play alongside music legends such as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, and Buddy Rich. For more than 80 years, the group has been bringing the best of jazz and big band sounds to Auburn audiences and looks forward to continuing the legacy for 80 more years!