The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on Friday, July 17. The program, which will include a storyteller, a hands-on “rhythm band” piece, and the opportunity for children in the audience to “guest conduct” the band, is as follows:
Montmartre March – H. Wood
Looney Tunes Overture – B. Holcombe
A Disney Spectacular – arr. J. Moss
Pixar Movie Magic – arr. M. Brown
Jack & the Beanstalk – C. Coons; Paul D’Angelo, storyteller
The Thunderer – J. P. Sousa
Variations on “Bingo” – S. Reisteter
The Candy Man (from Willie Wonka) – A. Newley
The Wizard of Oz Fantasy – H. Arlen
Walt Disney Overture – J. Christensen
Shrek Dance Party – arr. P. Murtha
Paul D’Angelo has extensive experience in music, theater and education. He holds degrees from the University of Miami, New England Conservatory, and Bridgewater State College. Mr. D’Angelo has also written arrangements for the Cape Cod Conservatory Jazz Ensemble.
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.