Press Release

The Concord Band Performs a Summer Retrospective at Wood Park

CONCORD, MA July 20, 2004 — For one of its final performances of the season, the Concord Band presents "A Summer Retrospective" on Wednesday evening at Wood Park. The program includes a variety of your favorite tunes, including rousing marches, singable standards, Broadway show-stoppers, and classics from the master composers. Whether your tastes are strictly classical or you prefer lighter fare, the band is sure to get your toe tapping — so grab your dancing shoes, pack a picnic, and join the band for a tuneful celebration of summer in the park!

The Concord Band performs Wednesday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Park, Park Street, Hudson. The rain location is Hudson Town Hall auditorium, 78 Main St., Hudson. Admission is free.

The Concord Band, founded in 1959, is one of the leading community concert bands in the United States. It is well known for its innovative programming and the exceptional quality of its commissioned pieces. It presents both formal and Pops concerts throughout the year. Its summer concerts at Fruitlands Museums in Harvard, Massachusetts, are attended by more than 10,000 people each year. The band's Music Director is Dr. William G. McManus.

The Concord Band thanks the following sponsors for their support: Cambridge Trust Company, The Middlesex Savings Bank, Idylwilde Farms, Concord Teacakes, Barrow Bookstore.

For additional information, contact Yvonne Dailey, Concord Band Publicity. Visit our website at www.concordband.org.