A Latin-American Festival

The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin-American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 8. 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

            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

            Montego Bay (samba) – S. Nestico

            Serenata – L. Anderson

            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 Park 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.

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