Marion Concert Band closes season with salute to John Williams
The Marion Concert Band will end its 2016 season with “A Salute to John Williams and the Boston Pops” on Friday, Aug. 26 at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front Street.
The final concert will feature the music of film composer John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program includes clarinet soloist Daniel Moniz and several pieces performed by the Pops. Among the musical pieces to be performed are the “Star Wars” medley, the theme from “E.T.” and “Strike up the Band” by George Gershwin.
Soloist Daniel Moniz performs regularly with several local ensembles. He is the principal clarinetist of the UMass Dartmouth Wind Ensemble and a member of the Swansea Community Musicians. He performs regularly with the St. Cecilia Band from Fall River and has been a member of the Marion Concert band since 2005.
The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.