The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 3. The program features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as music of the Yardbirds, the Kinks, Petula Clark, Gerry and the Pacemakers and the Beatles. There may even be an appearance by members of the Cape Cod British Car Club, LTD (CCBCC). The program is as follows:
Colonel Bogey – K. J. Alford
First Suite in Eb for Military Band – G. Holst
English Suite – C. Grundman (movts. 3&4)
Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo – M. Arnold
Sarabande (from Solitaire) – M. Arnold
Pop and Rock Legends: The Beatles – M. Sweeney
Irish Tune from County Derry – P. Grainger
Shepherd’s Hey – P. Grainger
The British Are Coming – arr. J. Bocook
British Invasion: Hits of the 60’s – arr. J. Vinson
Knightsbridge March – E. Coates
The Cape Cod British Car Club, LTD (CCBCC) is a Massachusetts not-for-profit corporation whose membership annually exceeds 250. While members come from all over the world, most members are residents of southern New England. CCBCC members enjoy driving and displaying their English automobiles. Throughout the year the CCBCC participates in events and raises funds for scholarship purposes. Annually the club provides scholarships to automotive and auto body students at the Upper Cape Regional Technical School, the South Plymouth High School and the Cape Cod Regional Technical School. The club also provides funds towards a specific scholarship program available to Falmouth High School students.
The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7:00 pm, weather permitting, at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front Street in Marion. All concerts are free and open to the public. “Like” us on Facebook at “Marion Town Band” for up-to-date announcements and rain cancellation notices.