On Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will offer a salute to the English composer Gustav Holst. Holst’s compositions for symphonic band have made him a cornerstone of the genre. His band music is celebrated for its rich orchestrations and use of English folk tunes. The concert will feature Holst’s iconic “First Suite in E-flat for Military Band”, “Second Suite in F for Military Band”, and “A Moorside Suite,” which are fundamental works for concert bands, showcasing vibrant harmonies and distinctive movements like marches, intermezzos, and folk song fantasias. There will be a suite of Christmas Carols written by Holt and arranged by Robert W. Smith. Holst’s tone poem “Hammersmith”, the last piece he composed for band, will also be performed.
The concert will be held at the Keith Middle School Auditorium, 225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740. Adult tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Children aged 12 and under admitted free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at The Symphony Music Shop in Dartmouth, The Marion General Store in Marion or online at https://tricountysymphonicband.org.
Please visit tricountysymphonicband.org for more detailed information.