Current Event and Performance Schedule:
                                                                                                                                                                Updated 1/6/25
                                                    BREAKING NEWS !!!
                                                                        The weather is yucky!


OK, that’s not exactly Breaking News, but it is the reason for this post. Due to the weather, Marion City Schools have closed for today. I will attempt to address the issues most likely flowing through minds at this point.


* What does that mean for the band?
That means that even if we showed up and politely knocked, no one would be home to let us in.

* Does that mean that tonight’s rehearsal is canceled?
Yes.

* Can’t we still practice somewhere?
Yes.

* Where?
The parking lot is still available. Remember to dress warm, bring your own chair and stand, and plenty of clothes pins to hold down the music. Consider also bringing stand lights in case illumination from the street lights is impaired by falling objects (snow flakes).

* Where else?
In the privacy of your own home, apartment, condo, garage, dog house, or your neighbor’s front porch.
(If you choose the “neighbor’s front porch” option, remember to inform them you were late getting around to play Christmas carols for them. That might smooth things over.)

* Is rehearsal still on for next week?
Yes, that is the plan. Considering the difficulties predicting cold weather prior to a weather prognosticator’s glasses freezing onto his/her nose, that is just a guess at this point.


                                            In closing, be safe, stay warm, and get ready for next week.


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Lastly, we leave you with the list of performers for last year's summer concert series.  It was a great season, and we appreciate all those who showed out to support it.  Whether your support was attendance or financial, it indicates to us that we are providing the kind of entertainment you enjoy.  And yes, we are already working on the list for 2025.


June 9         John Mullins
June 16      Marion Concert Band
June 23      Whirlybirds
June 30      Brian Michael Smith With the John Vermeulen Octet  (think Frank Sinatra and swing music)
July 7          Marionaires/ Cast of "The Little Mermaid"
July 14        Marion Concert Band
July 21        Marion Area Orchestra and Quintessence 
July 28        Spittin' Image
August 4    The Palace Theatre Big Band
August 11  Marion Concert Band



That seems to bring us up to date for now.  As more information becomes available, we will share.
 
Stay warm, and we'll see you at the show!