A Latin American Festival

The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 14. The diverse program includes music from Mexico, Spain, Brazil 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:

Commandante (Marche Espagnole) – G. Guentzel

España Cañi (Paso Doble) – P. Marquina

Mexican Overture – arr. M. Isaac

Iberian Escapades – R. Sheldon

Brazilian Festival – A. C. Jobim

Cantico – A. Grayson

Tijuana Brass in Concert – arr. T. Ricketts

Mas Que Nada – J. Ben

Granada – A. Lara

Martinique – R. Washburn

Montego Bay (samba) – S. Nestico

Serenata – L. Anderson

Copacabana – J. Feldman

Blue Mambo – M. Sweeney

Malagueña – E. Lecuona

The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7:00 pm at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front St. 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.