Concert Band to present a Latin American festival of music

Aug 3, 2025

Event Date: 

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 7:00pm

MARION — For their Friday, Aug. 8 concert the Marion Concert Band will present a Latin American festival of music.

The program will include music from Mexico, Spain, Brazil and the Caribbean, as well as familiar songs that demonstrate the influence that Latin American music styles have had on American popular music.

The concert will include the following pieces:

Commandante (Marche Espagnole) - G. Guentzel

España Cañi (Paso Doble) - P. Marquina

Iberian Escapades - R. Sheldon

Brazilian Festival - A. C. Jobim

Cantico - A. Grayson  

Tijuana Brass in Concert - arr. T. Ricketts

Mas Que Nada - J. Ben

Granada - A. Lara

Montego Bay (samba) - S. Nestico

Serenata - L. Anderson    

Blue Mambo - M. Sweeney

Malagueña - E. Lecuona

The free concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Island Wharf and the audience is encouraged to wear tropical or Latin American attire.

Event Date: 

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 7:00pm

Event Location: 

Island Wharf