Marion Concert Band to kick off season July 1

Jun 25, 2022

MARION — The Marion Concert Band will open its 2022 concert season Friday, July 1 with a program of patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day.  

The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will start at 8 p.m. at Silvershell Beach. The evening will conclude with the town's fireworks display.

The program will feature a variety of selections, including “National Emblem March’’ by E. E. Bagley, “Star Spangled Spectacular’’ by George M. Cohan, “American Pageant’’ by Thomas Knox, “God Bless the USA’’ by Lee Greenwood and a salute to the Armed Forces.

The band’s season will continue on July 8, with concerts every Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front Street in Marion. All concerts are free and open to the public. 

Updated announcements and rain cancellation information can be found on the Marion Town Band page on Facebook.