Founded in 1933, active for more than nine decades, the Satuit Band is a community symphonic concert band, based in Scituate, Massachusetts, dedicated to enriching the cultural and musical life of Boston’s South Shore. The ensemble serves as an artistic home for student and adult non-professional instrumentalists, providing opportunities to continue performing in a high-quality, organized ensemble beyond high school or college.

The Satuit Band’s mission is to foster musical excellence, community engagement, and lifelong learning through the performance of diverse and engaging symphonic band repertoire, under the leadership of Charles A Shaffer, music director. Each summer, the Band presents an average of 14 free public concerts throughout the South Shore, including Scituate, Hull, Hingham, Cohasset, Norwell, and surrounding communities, reaching thousands of residents and visitors annually. Over the decades, the Satuit Band has entertained and inspired hundreds of thousands of patrons and remains a cherished cultural tradition in the region.

Our instrumental ensemble numbers between 60 to 100 members of all teen and adult ages annually, serving as a living bridge between generations, offering a rare stage where students perform shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned adult musicians. Through mentorship and performance, students gain confidence, technical skill, and exposure to professional ensemble standards — experiences that often inspire them to continue in music education or community arts.

Rehearsals for the 2026 season begin in late spring.  Be sure to join us for our “Resonance: The Sound of Spring” pre-season concert on Sunday, April 12, 2 pm, at Old South Union Church in S. Weymouth.

We are grateful that we are again able to rehearse in the Fellowship Hall at Scituate’s Harbor United Methodist Church.

We’re looking forward to seeing you again this season!