Announcing our 2015–2016 Season!

This season the Concord Band continues its exploration of the great works for symphonic concert band. 

• The fall concert, Mystical Moments, presents John Krance’s exhilarating wind band transcription of Orff’s beloved Carmina Burana. Entirely instrumental in concept, the vocal parts have been fully incorporated into the band. Krance captures the throbbing rhythms, tenderness and heartfelt simplicity of the original composition in this not to be missed performance. 
• Music from the Woods, our second formal concert, features the brilliant artistry of marimba percussion soloist Wei-Chen Lin in the Concerto for Marimba and Wind Ensemble (Chung).
• Our 2015 Holiday Pops concert presents BSO principal oboist John Ferrillo as guest soloist in a program that includes works for oboe and band, along with holiday favorites, and an appearance by the man in the red suit! The Holiday Pops, a Concord tradition since 1976, is the perfect kickoff for your holiday season and sells out early. 
• Our Spring Pops features jazz vocalist Amanda Carr, another Concord favorite. Admission prices to Pops concerts are family friendly; there is no charge for the October and March concerts. Don’t miss a minute of this very special season!

Press Release: Concord Band will play at Fruitlands

The Concord Band at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Mass.

CONCORD.  The Sudler Award-winning Concord Band will play at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Road, Harvard, for the 30th year beginning at 7:15 p.m. June 18.

Music director Jim O’Dell and the band honor the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War with a theme of The Blue and the Grey. In addition to a medley by that name, O’Dell has chosen Civil War era “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “Marching through Georgia,” as well as “Ashokan Farewell.”

The band will play selections from its Holiday Pops programs June 25, including Alfred Reed’s Russian Christmas Music.

The band’s traditional Independence Day concert will be July 2 at Fruitlands and at 3 p.m. July 4 at Emerson Playground in Concord. The July 9 Fruitlands concert features selections from Broadway musicals that became movies. These include Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, 1776 and Les Miserables.

On July 16, there will be dance music under the stars, including music of Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Johann Strauss, Henry Mancini and George Gershwin. The 30th season ends July 23 with a Summer Retrospective that includes highlights from previous concerts.

In the event of rain, Fruitlands concerts are canceled. Parking is $15 with proceeds benefiting the Concord Band and Fruitlands. The July 4 concert will be held at 51 Walden St. in Concord in the event of rain.

For information: 978-897-9969 or fruitlands.org.

Summer Season Schedule

2015 Fruitlands Summer Concert Series
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard MA
Thursdays at 7:15 pm

June 18

The Blue and the Grey—Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War

June 25

A Winter for Summer Festival—Music from the Concord Band Holiday Pops

July  2

America the Beautiful—A Patriotic Celebration

July  9

From Broadway to Hollywood—Musicals that became Movies

July 16

Dancing Under the Stars—Celebrating Dance Classics

July 23

A Summer Retrospective—Audience and Band Season's Favorites

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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

2015 Picnic in the Park
Emerson Field, Concord MA
Saturday, July 4, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We play at 3:00, but come down early and enjoy all of the other activities! This event is rain or shine. Rain location is The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA.