N.E.W. Concert Band celebrates America’s 250th birthday at upcoming show

MARINETTE – The N.E.W. Concert Band kicks off their 32nd season with a celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. The concert will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3:30 p.m. at Marinette High School.

Glen Reinke will conduct the first portion of the performance. It will feature songs such as “Fantasy on a Fiddle Tune” by Pierre LaPlante, a bright and brisk familiar tune; “Variations On A Korean Folk Song” by John Barns Chance, consisting of five contrasting styles of a lyrical melody; and

“American Finale,” arranged by Calvin Custer, is a full and rich interpretation of the much loved, “America.”
Robert Berndt will open the second half of our concert with the gallop “Rough Riders” by the march-king Karl L. King.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the band will salute armed forces’ services with “Armed Forces - The Pride of America,” arranged by Larry Clark and Greg Gilpin, featuring the songs of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines.

The doors will open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students. For more information, please visit www.newconcertband.org.

This nonprofit, local band is composed of current and retired music educators and other post-high school musicians from six surrounding counties. It is financed entirely from concert receipts, donations and sponsorships. The members thank the public for the continued support.