The American Band 2010 - In this episode of Mike Maino's Conducting Conversations, Mike talks with Dr. Gene Pollart from URI's Music Department and the American Band. The American Band is a symphonic concert band of over 50 musicians from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The band has a long and colorful history extending back to 1837, making the American Band one of the oldest continuously active bands in the US. CLICK HERE for more information on The American Band.