Marion Concert Band will pay tribute to the legendary American composer, educator, and conductor Leonard Bernstein, on the eve of his 100th birthday at the band's Friday, Aug. 24, concert at the Robert O. Broomhead Bandstand on Island Wharf, located off Front Street. The performance begins at 7 p.m.

The program, "A Centennial Celebration of Leonard Bernstein" includes highlights from some of Bernstein’s most memorable contributions to the Broadway stage, as well as music from his mentor, Aaron Copland and his Broadway collaborator Stephen Sondheim.

Daniel Moniz will be the clarinet soloist for the performance. 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. He has been a member of the Marion Concert Band since 2005.

The program includes, Commando March by S. Barber, Fanfare for the Common Man by A. Copland, An Outdoor Overture by A. Copland, and Concerto for Clarinet by W. A. Mozart; Daniel Moniz, clarinet, Danzon (Fancy Free) by L. Bernstein, A Bernstein Tribute (On the Town) arrangement by C. Grundman,.

Also, The Wrong Note Rag (Wonderful Town) by L. Bernstein, Overture to Candide - L. Bernstein, Make Our Garden Grow (Candide) by L. Bernstein, Selections from Into the Woods by S. Sondheim, Gee, Officer Krupke (West Side Story) by L. Bernstein, Somewhere (West Side Story) by L. Bernstein, and West Side Story selections by L. Bernstein

Marion Concert Band is under the direction of Tobias Monte. All concerts are free and open to the public.  "Like"  them on on at "Marion Town Band" for up-to-date announcements and rain cancellation notices.