History:
In 1855 fourteen young musicians signed a constitution, collected a treasury of $123.04, and appointed Frederick T. Iobst of Emmaus as their director. The "Millerstown Brass Band," consisting only of brass instruments and drums, became the forefather of today's Macungie Band.

In 1861, Peter J. Weiler, one of the original band members assumed the responsibilities of Director. Under his direction the band gained a renowned reputation. He had an ear for music that enabled him to rewrite the scores of tunes by memory. Mr. Weiler continued as director for more than 40 years until his death in 1906.

At the start of the Civil War, the "Millerstown Brass Band" volunteered as an entire unit. In early November of 1861, the band began its ninety day tour of duty as the 54th Regiment Band, Pennsylvania Volunteers. They served as guards on the railroad tracks at Berkley Springs, Virginia.

In 1875, Millerstown residents renamed their borough "Macungie", which is Indian for "Bear Swamp" or "Bear's Feeding Place". Accordingly, the band also changed its title and became known from then on as the Macungie Band. By then, woodwind and reed instruments had been added to the band.