The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 8. The program, which features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as music from the Beatles and an appearance by members of the Cape Cod British Car Club, LTD (CCBCC), is as follows:
“Colonel Bogey” by K. J. Alford
“First Suite in Eb for Military Band” by G. Holst
“Perthshire Majesty” by S. Hazo
“Lincolnshire Posy” by P. Grainger
“English Dances” by M. Arnold
“Irish Tune from County Derry” by P. Grainger
“Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo” by M. Arnold
“Sarabande” (from Solitaire) by M. Arnold
“Pop and Rock Legends: The Beatles” arranged by M. Sweeney
“Knightsbridge March” by 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 at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front Street in Marion. All concerts are free and open to the public.