The first American concert band to function as a professional ensemble was

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The Gilmore Band, led by Patrick S. Gilmore, was the first American concert band to function as a professional ensemble. It was formed in 1869 and played at major events such as the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. While the other options listed were important and influential bands, they did not hold the distinction of being the first professional concert band in America.

The First American Concert Band to Function as a Professional