Brazil Concert Band’s first concert of 2021 this Sunday

Thursday, June 3, 2021

BRAZIL ­— The Brazil Concert Band will open its 2021 season of programs this Sunday in Forest Park, rain or shine.

The band and its director Matthew Huber will recognize the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. This performance was scheduled as the finale for last year’s programs, but was postponed due to COVID-19.

The patriotic program honoring America and its allies will include “The March from 1941” by John Williams, “Glenn Miller in Concert” arranged by Wayne Scott, “South Pacific” arranged by Philip Lang, “Victory at Sea” arranged by Robert Bennett, “Man Behind the Gun” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa, “The Homefront: Musical Memories from World War II” arranged by James Christensen and “Armed Forces Salute” arranged by Bob Lowden. Also included will be “March of the Belgian Paratroopers” and “A Slavic Farewell” edited by former United States Marine Band Director John Bourgeois, “French National Defile” arranged by J.S. Seredy and “Royal Air Force March Past” adapted by Harold Gore.

The Brazil Concert Band will perform every Sunday evening in June, July and August at the Forest Park bandshell or pavilion.

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