On Friday, September 4, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2026 season with a concert in the style of the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes selections by Boston Pops arranger Leroy Anderson and former Pops conductor John Williams, is as follows:
Montmartre March – H. Wood
Festive Overture – D. Shostakovich – arr. D. Hunsberger
Strike Up the Band – G. Gershwin
Belle of the Ball – L. Anderson
Olympic Fanfare and Theme – J. Williams
Flute Cocktail – H. Simeone
Bugler’s Holiday – L. Anderson
Clarinet Escapade – R. Ward
John Williams: Evening at Pops – arr. J. Higgins
Mancini. – H. Mancini
Young Person’s Guide to John Williams – arr. J. Bocook
The Stars and Stripes Forever – J. P. Sousa
The concert will be held at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front Street in Marion. The program, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7:00 pm. 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.