First Brigade Band in Brodhead WI

Step back in time on Sunday, August 13, 2023, when the 1st Brigade Band performs during Brodhead’s Covered Bridge Days in tribute to Donald M. Condon, Jr., who passed away in March. This unique, Civil War-era band will perform during the Ecumenical Church Service at 10 a.m. and again at a concert from 2-3:30 p.m., both in Veteran’s Park.  This year’s performance is made possible by the generosity of the family of Donald M. Condon Jr, an accomplished Brodhead native (BHS Class of 1967 and 2013 BHS Wall of Fame inductee), who has family ties to the 1st Brigade Band. Don’s brother Jon Condon is the conductor, his sister-in-law Susan and nieces and nephews are performers, and nephew Doug Condon doubles as the band’s manager. Elsa Condon, daughter of Spring Grove residents Barb and Fred Arnold, plays Eb bass, her husband, Doug plays Eb cornet, and Sucap plave fluto.