Also Will Play a Concert in the Amphitheater
Sonoma’s Hometown Band will sport new uniforms in the 2026 Fourth of July Parade, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary. The beloved local institution was formed in 1967 by Richard Schneider, a retired music director from Sonoma Valley High School, to perform in Sonoma’s 4th of July parade. The first ever record of a Sonoma band was 100 years earlier in July 1867.
This year’s band includes trumpets, trombones, tubas, French horns, baritones, flutes, piccolos, clarinets, a bass clarinet, saxophones (alto and tenor), and percussion. The conductor and musical director is Terry Pasquale-Hill, who also plays baritone in the band. Terry is retired from teaching music in Novato public schools. The assistant conductor, Harry Cadelago, also plays tuba in the band. He previously served as music director for Napa High School and Napa Valley College, where he led the orchestra.
The Hometown Band’s new uniforms and logo were designed to reflect the bountiful “fruits” of Sonoma Valley. The polo shirts and hats are burgundy and feature the new logo, which matches the khaki pants. Kay Kyburz Johnson and Ellis Richard made generous contributions to the band, allowing the purchase of the new uniforms. The Band also purchased a new banner for the parade…