The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin-American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 17. The diverse program includes music from Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Cuba, and the Caribbean, as well as familiar music that demonstrates the influence that Latin-American musical styles have had on American popular music. To add to the festive atmosphere of the evening, the audience is encouraged to wear tropical or Latin-American attire. The program is as follows:
La Bonita (Spanish March) – J. Tarver
Pan-American Promenade – arr. D. Bennett
Caribbean Rondo – P. La Plante
Brazilian Festival – A. C. Jobim
Danzas Cubanas – R. Sheldon
Montego Bay (samba) – S. Nestico
Malagueña – E. Lecuona
Martinique – R. Washburn
Serenata – L. Anderson
Mas Que Nada – J. Ben
Spanish Flea – J. Wechter
Spain – C. Corea
Commandante (Marche Espagnole) – G. Guentzel
The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7:00 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.