The 53rd season of the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, begins Oct. 26 with a salute to area composers and musicians entitled “South Coast Local.”

Alto saxophonist and Mattapoisett native Trevor Kellum will be the soloist as the symphonic band performs music from its own backyard. Three pieces were commissioned by the Tri-County Music Association and written especially for the band.  Rochester resident John Wallace has contributed two pieces and Marion's Steve Wheeler has also written a piece for the Tri-County Symphonic Band, a band he played with several years ago.

Kellum will join the band to perform music by composer John William he wrote for the film “Catch Me If You Can.”

The concert will be held at the Fireman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Tabor Academy, 235 Front St., Marion at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and children 12 and younger attend for free.

Purchase tickets at the Bookstall in Marion and at the Symphony Music Shop in Dartmouth. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.