Upcoming Events
Light Up The Reeves 2
Lather, rinse, repeat. Our 2024 Christmas show at the Reeves sold out six weeks in advance! Due to high demand for tickets in 2024, we will play this show back-to back on Friday and Saturday in 2025. Our Saturday show is a benefit concert for the Reeves Downtown School of Music so come out and support this fantastic organization that provides music education opportunities at an affordable price. Get your tickets early for these popular shows. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than an evening of big band Christmas classics. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! Come out to downtown Elkin, enjoy dinner at one of our fine downtown restaurants and a lovely evening of live music at the historic Reeves Theater.
Big Band Christmas Classics - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Our Christmas performance, "Big Band Christmas Classics", is our most sought after ticket of the season. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! Our Sunday matinee concerts are designed to provide a perfect opportunity for families to see live music together at a time that does not interfere with church programs or Sunday supper. Come out and show your community Christmas spirit, share in some fellowship with your neighbors and enjoy big band jazz at the Andy Griffith Playhouse courtesy of the Surry County Arts Council.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Grace Clinic Valentine's Gala featuring the Elkin Big Band
Grace Clinic’s big Valentine’s Gala is back! All proceeds from this event support the important mission of the clinic to provide free or low-cost medical care to the underserved in our community. Tickets are always tight for this typically sold out event so get yours early! Call the clinic at 336.835.1467 to purchase tickets. The gala is always fantastic with fine food and a cash bar in the beautiful Coley Hall at The Liberty. The venue is perfectly suited for the big band. Should be an evening to remember and all proceeds benefit the Grace Clinic.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Greatest Hits of the Big Band Era
Our first show of 2026 at the Reeves will feature the greatest hits from the heyday of the big band era. This is a bread and butter, meat on the bone big band show that is sure to get you “in the mood”. We will play Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cab Calloway, Thad Jones, Louis Prima, Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael just to name a few. Our trio of talented vocalists will grace the stage. Come get on the “A” Train for a night of classic big band hits at the historic Reeves Theater.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Jazz Giants
This will be a unique and very special event! We welcome back Dr. Jack Stamp on vibraphones. One of America’s most well-known composers of concert band music, we will premier several original compositions and arrangements written for the EBB by Dr. Stamp. We will also feature special guest Chuck Lazarus, the principal jazz trumpeter for the Minnesota Orchestra. There is no doubt that this will be an absolutely fantastic show. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see two world-class musicians display their talent and enjoy an evening of spectacular big band jazz in the historic Reeves Theater.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Singin’ & Swingin’!
Our summer Sunday salon at the AGP will feature an all-vocals program featuring songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Burt Bacharach, Etta James, The Andrews Sisters, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Cole Porter - the list…it just keeps going. Krista Jo Wells, Kirsten Beach-Whiteley and her husband Colin will display their vocal talents in one of our most popular programs of the year. Our Sunday matinee concerts are designed to provide a perfect opportunity for families to see live music together at a time that does not interfere with church programs or Sunday supper. Bring out the kids and the grand parents to share an afternoon of entertaining music at the historic Andy Griffith Playhouse in downtown Mt. Airy.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Hollywood Hits
One of the most popular shows of the season, our “Hollywood Hits'“ show features charts from movie soundtracks, Broadway and TV theme songs - think Mission Impossible, Sanford & Son, MASH, Sesame Street. Everyone knows these songs and hearing them will bring back fond memories. Always a crowd favorite, we augment this program annually with new songs. This is a really great show for newcomers and for young musicians who have never seen the EBB before as so much of the set list is easily recognizable. This is also a show skewed towards uptempo so be prepared for some toe-tapping and a more than a few "woohoos". Get your summer box office fix with an evening of big band jazz at the Reeves Theater, right here in downtown Elkin.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Singin’ & Swingin’!
Our fall show at the Reeves will feature an all-vocals evening featuring songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Burt Bacharach, Etta James, The Andrews Sisters, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Cole Porter; the list…it just keeps going. Krista Jo Wells, Kirsten Beach-Whiteley and her husband Colin will display their vocal talents in one of our most popular programs of the year. Come out to beautiful downtown Elkin for dinner and a show with the Elkin Big Band at the historic Reeves Theater.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Light Up The Reeves 1
Our Christmas shows at the Reeves sell out weeks in advance! Due to high demand for tickets, we will play this show back-to back on Friday and Saturday. Get your tickets early for these popular shows. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than an evening of big band Christmas classics. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! Come out to downtown Elkin, enjoy dinner at one of our fine downtown restaurants and a lovely evening of live music at the historic Reeves Theater.
Light Up The Reeves 2
Lather, rinse, repeat! Our Christmas shows at the Reeves typically sell out weeks in advance! Due to high demand for tickets, we will play this show back-to back on Friday and Saturday. Our Saturday show is a benefit concert for the Reeves Downtown School of Music so come out and support this excellent resource for music education. Get your tickets early and often for these popular shows. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than an evening of big band Christmas classics. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! Come out to downtown Elkin, enjoy dinner at one of our fine downtown restaurants and a lovely evening of live music at the historic Reeves Theater.
Big Band Christmas Classics
Our Sunday matinee Christmas performance, "Big Band Christmas Classics", is our most sought after ticket of the year. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! This unique event will be one that everyone will enjoy. Our Sunday matinee concerts are designed to provide a perfect opportunity for families to see live music together at a time that does not interfere with church programs or Sunday supper. Come out and show your community Christmas spirit, share in some fellowship with your neighbors and enjoy big band jazz at the Andy Griffith Playhouse courtesy of the Surry County Arts Council.
Light Up The Reeves 1
Our 2024 Christmas show at the Reeves sold out six weeks in advance! Due to high demand for tickets in 2024, we will play this show back-to back on Friday and Saturday in 2025. Get your tickets early for these popular shows. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than an evening of big band Christmas classics. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! Come out to downtown Elkin, enjoy dinner at one of our fine downtown restaurants and a lovely evening of live music at the historic Reeves Theater.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Singin’ & Swingin’! - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Our fall show at the AGP will feature an all-vocals evening featuring songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Burt Bacharach, Etta James, Barbara Streisand, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Cole Porter; the list…it just keeps going. It’s a pre-Halloween warm-up for adults to calm the inner spirits in advance of a glucose-fueled ghouls and goblins Friday. Come out to beautiful downtown Mt. Airy for dinner and a show with the Elkin Big Band at the wonderful Andy Griffith Playhouse.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Hollywood Hits - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater
One of the most popular shows of the season, our “Hollywood Hits'“ show features charts from movie soundtracks, Broadway and TV theme songs - think Mission Impossible, Sanford & Son, MASH, Sesame Street. Everyone knows these songs and hearing them will bring back fond memories. Always a crowd favorite, we augment this program annually with new songs. This is a really great show for newcomers and for young musicians who have never seen the EBB before as so much of the setlist is easily recognizable. This is also a show skewed towards uptempo so be prepared for some toe-tapping and a more than a few "woohoos". Get your summer box office fix with an evening of big band jazz at the Reeves Theater, right here in downtown Elkin.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Jazz Giants - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater
An audience favorite in 2024, we will feature some of the legends of American jazz. This show will feature several charts made famous by the Stan Kenton band. We will deploy the largest horn section in the EBB history as Kenton was known for utilizing five trumpets and trombones. We will also bring back Dr. Jack Stamp on vibraphones. Dr. Stamp was a big hit for our 2024 show and we are excited to have him return for this special event. This is our most challenging program of the year. Come out and enjoy an evening of spectacular big band jazz in the historic Reeves Theater.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
THE GREATEST GENERATION: BIG BAND HITS OF WWII - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Our spring show theme at the AGP will feature the greatest hits from the heyday of the big band era during WWII. We will play Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cab Calloway, Thad Jones, Louis Prima, Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael just to name a few. Come get on the “A” Train for a night of classic big band hits at the Andy Griffith Playhouse.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
Grace Clinic Valentine's Gala featuring the Elkin Big Band
Grace Clinic’s big Valentine Gala is back! Tickets are always tight for this typically sold out event so get yours early! Call the clinic at 336.835.1467 to purchase tickets. This event is always fantastic with fine food and a cash bar in the beautiful Coley Hall. The venue is perfectly suited for the big band. Should be an evening to remember and all proceeds benefit the Grace Clinic.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
ELKIN BIG BAND Rehearsal at The Reeves Theater
We rehearse at the Reeves Theater on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10A-12:30P.
“Big Band Christmas Classics” - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Our Christmas performance, "Big Band Christmas Classics", is our most sought after ticket of the season. The Christmas shows have sold out for the past two years. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! This music is perfectly suited for the big band and Teresa Jasper does a great job singing all of your favorites. Get your tickets early and often for family and friends. This unique event will be one that everyone will enjoy. Come out and show your community Christmas spirit, share in some fellowship with your neighbors and enjoy big band jazz at the Andy Griffith Playhouse courtesy of the Surry County Arts Council.
“Light Up The Reeves” at The Reeves Theater
Our 2024 Christmas show at the Reeves is completely sold out! If you have procrastinated and have not already obtained a ticket, never fear as we are reprising our Christmas show on Wednesday, December 18 from 7-9PM at the Andy Griffith Playhouse in Mt. Airy (details are noted below). Tickets are available online at the Surry County Arts Council website.
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