Oktoberfest comes early with Brazil Concert Band’s German celebration

The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Herr von Huber, will present Forest Park German Oktoberfest this Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Forest Park Bandshell or, in case of rain, in the pavilion.

The annual German concert will begin with its German polka band at 7:15 p.m. with the full BCB performing at 8 pm.

The BCB will perform traditional German music, many of which were brought to America by immigrants.

Scheduled are “Alte Kameraden” by Carl Teike, “Knallbonbons” by Heinz Egidius and Hans Kolditz, “Light Cavalry Overture” by Franz von Suppe and arranged by Henry Fillmore, “Hoch Heidecksburg” by Rudolf Herzer and “Under One Flag” by Franz von Blon.

Also, “Liechtensteiner Polka,” arranged by Alfred Reed, “Flag of Victory” also by von Blon, “Hartenberger-Polka” by Karel Vacek, “Hogan’s Heroes March” by Jerry Fielding and “Beer Barrel Polka” arranged by George Briegel.

The park stand will serve German food.

The Brazil Concert Band performs every Sunday through the end of August.

For more information, like the BCB on Facebook or visit brazilconcertband.org.