Brazil Concert Band saluting first responders Sunday night

BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band will present “To Serve and Protect” this week in recognition of those who serve in the police, fire and emergency departments throughout the United States.

The concert is set for 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 in Forest Park, rain or shine.

The band will also honor members who have performed with it for 50 years. They include David Brinson, James Chesterson, James Deal, Jay Hendrix, Darla Scherb and Darlene Shepard. Director Matthew Huber, now in his 55th year, will present these musicians with special plaques commemorating their dedication to the Brazil Concert Band.

The program will include “Supreme Triumph” by Fred Jewell, “The Klaxon” and “Lassus Trombone” by Henry Fillmore, “Firehouse Rag” by Stephen Kent Goodman and “In Old Portugal” by Karl L. King.

Also included will be “Sons of the Brave” by Thomas Bidgood, “The Chimes of Liberty” by Edwin Franko Goldman, “Officer of the Day” by Robert Browne Hall, “The Black Horse Troop” by John Philip Sousa and “The Andy Griffith Show” arranged by Warren Jones.

The Brazil Concert Band’s grand finale of 2023 will be Sunday, Aug. 27 at the special time of 7:30 p.m.

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