Current Event and Performance Schedule:
Updated 9/18/24
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BREAKING NEWS!
(Not really, but the news shows use the phrase constantly, so we figured, "Why not us?"
The Popcorn Festival hoopla is now behind us, so we are shifting focus, again. As we resumed rehearsals at Grant Middle School, we were presented with an amazing array of music for our next performance. The will occur on Sunday, November 3rd at 3pm. We will again be performing in the auditorium of the River Valley High School. For those unfamiliar with the venue, it offers spacious seating, excellent acoustics, and plentiful (free!) parking. A better deal than that is hard to find.
Among the tunes in the folder are a number of "favorites" (both for us and the audience), marches (of course!), and some specialty numbers. We are so sure you will enjoy the selections, we are offering a Money Back Guarantee! OK, to be honest, the performance is free anyway. We are just that confident that you will enjoy our selections.
We anticipate having information on additional engagements in the near future. As soon as final details are ironed out we will be able to share.
Till next time, we'll
See you at the show!
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That's a wrap!
Where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday we were announcing the summer concert schedule. Now? It occupies space with the other memories of summer. While the weather wasn't ideal, the performers received wonderful comments and reviews. Heat (did anyone really notice?) impacted the audience in uncomfortable ways, but we are reminded that summer in Ohio can be like that.
What's next?
A brief break from musical pursuits. This not only is a break from performances, but rehearsals.
Our next engagement is expected to be participating in Marion's Popcorn Festival Parade. The festival runs from Thursday, September 5, through Saturday, September 7. The parade is scheduled for 6pm Thursday.
For those planning to attend, the parade lines up on Center Street at Forest Lawn Drive. The start is at Center and Uhler, traveling west. It takes a left turn at State Street, and another left turn onto Church Street, ending at the intersection of Church and Vine.
Our next rehearsal is scheduled for Monday, September 9th. That sounds very straightforward, but isn't. For reasons unrelated to the band, our summer rehearsals were held at River Valley HS instead of the friendly confines of Grant Middle School. As of the time of this writing, a definitive location has not been announced for the resumption of rehearsals in September. As soon as this decision is made, it will be posted here.
Lastly, we leave you with the list of performers for this 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.
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!
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