Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONIC BAND

EIN 38-2330917

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

The Grand Rapids Symphonic Band is a premier adult community band that fosters excellence in performance, supports instrumental music as a lifelong experience, and contributes to the enrichment of cultural life in the greater Grand Rapids area.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONIC BAND

Founded in 1978, the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band (GRSB) is an auditioned adult community wind ensemble based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band presents a regular concert season (recent seasons have included five concerts, largely presented at Grandville High School Auditorium), maintains outreach performances across West Michigan, and operates educational programs including a Youth Soloist Competition and side-by-side rehearsals for advanced students. The organization is volunteer-driven and led by Music Director and Conductor Barry D. Martin (music director since 2004), and it programs a mix of standard and contemporary wind-band repertoire, commissions new works, and offers free or reduced-price admission options for students to support lifelong music learning. The GRSB maintains an active public schedule (including performances and conference appearances in the last 2–3 years) and holds federal tax-exempt status as a charitable organization.

Notable achievements

Invitation to Midwest Clinic (2025)

Selected to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic (scheduled December 2025), an international conference recognizing high-performing ensembles and contributing to professional development and visibility.

Commissioned and premiered new wind-band works

Commissioned multiple contemporary works (examples include works by Michael Mikulka, Matthew Schoendorff, Ryan Fraley, and others) and presented notable regional premieres in recent seasons.

Youth Soloist Competition with scholarship

Operates an annual Youth Soloist Competition awarding a $1,000 scholarship to support advanced music study and provides free admission to students to encourage youth participation.

At a glance

Total assets: $815K
Annual revenue: $100K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-2330917
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.grsymphonicband.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Longstanding regional recognition: active since 1978 with invitations-by-audition to conferences and festivals (e.g., Michigan Music Conference, International Trumpet Guild, Association of Concert Bands).

Maintains federal tax-exempt status (recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity; tax-exempt since the early 1980s).

Consistent presence at community events: regular performer at the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts and frequent outreach concerts across West Michigan, with audience levels reported to have recovered and exceeded pre-COVID attendance in recent seasons.

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