The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on Friday, July 19. The program will feature a variety of selections for the young as well as the young-at-heart, including the story of Tubby the Tuba. The program is as follows:
Children’s March – E. F. Goldman
Looney Tunes Overture – B. Holcombe
A Disney Spectacular – arr. J. Moss
Highlights from Frozen – arr. Sean O’Loughlin
Pixar Movie Magic – arr. M. Brown
Tubby the Tuba – G. Kleinsinger
Reece Ashley, tuba / Scott and Jennifer Estacio, narrators
Pure Imagination (Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) – A. Newley
Walt Disney Overture – J. Christensen
The Wizard of Oz Fantasy – H. Arlen
Shrek Dance Party – arr. P. Murtha
Reece Ashley is an active tubist in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Along with the Marion Concert Band, Reece has performed with many ensembles, including the Washington Commanders Marching Band, the Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra, the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, the Tri Country Symphonic Band, and many more. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Tuba Performance from Rhode Island College and is attending the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, pursuing a master’s degree in Tuba Performance.
The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7:00 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.