The Classic City Band – Classic City Band—The official municipal band of Athens, Georgia Classic City BandThe official municipal band of Athens Georgia Classic City BandThe official municipal band of Athens Georgia Classic City Band Performing standards of the band literature Big Band Athens 1940s Big Band Era music Classic City Dixiedawgs New Orleansstyle dixieland music German Polka Band Fast waltzes polkas and comedy The Classic City Band of Athens Georgia is the oldest continuously functioning community band in Georgia. Founded in 1976 for the purposes of preserving the rich cultural heritage of the American concert band this nonprofit organization gives free concerts throughout the year in Athens Georgia and surrounding communities. The bands repertoire includes all types of music marches jazz pop show tunes excerpts from operas and musicals as well as traditional and classical selections. In addition to our symphonic band the Classic City Band also has other groups that perform for various groups and venues.