The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 4. The program features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as the music of 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
Crown Imperial – W. Walton (start at 16)
English Suite – C. Grundman (movts. 3&4)
The Wren – E. Damare; Wendy Rolfe, piccolo
Country Gardens – P. Grainger
Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo – M. Arnold
Sòlas Ané – S. Hazo
The Liberty Bell March – J.P. Sousa
Pop and Rock Legends: The Beatles – M. Sweeney
Irish Tune from County Derry – P. Grainger
Doctor Who: Through Time and Space – M. Gold
The British Are Coming – arr. J. Bocook
Knightsbridge March – E. Coates
Marion resident Wendy Rolfe earned her bachelor’s degree from the Oberlin Conservatory and earned her master’s and doctor of musical arts degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. She is Professor of Flute at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and performs regularly with the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Baroque and the Cape Symphony Orchestra. Recordings include performances with the Toronto Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, H & H and Boston Baroque, as well as recordings for Ken Burns and Disney. She has been guest artist at music festivals in Brazil, Ecuador, China, Finland and elsewhere. Ms. Rolfe has been a member of the Marion Concert Band since 1999.
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, 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.