The “Band Members’ Favorites” concerts are quickly approaching, and I am looking forward to taking the podium as Principal Conductor of the Melbourne Municipal Band. I’ve enjoyed working with the members of this band for almost ten years now in my roles as player, board member, officer and Associate Conductor. It is my honor and pleasure to be asked to lead the Melbourne Municipal band, and I am looking ahead to a very exciting season of music.
When I began planning the August concerts, I took a survey of the band members, asking them to share with me the pieces they would most like to play on a concert. I was inundated with so many suggestions that I decided to dedicate the entire concert to their requests. There will certainly be a little something for everyone on this concert. From the music of the movie King Kong to classical favorites like Debussy’s Clair de Lune and Copeland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, this will be an evening of variety and entertainment. Before the main event even begins, my good friends Gosia and Ali will be providing pre-concert music. They are popular musicians in Gainesville, Florida, and their services are always in high demand. They play an amazing variety of music from pop to jazz. We are so lucky to have them playing for us two nights in a row!
I hope to see you all there with a table of your friends, enjoying the food and the music. Where else in Brevard County can you get such an incredible evening of fun for FREE? The MMB has been providing that to the citizens of Brevard for almost 45 years now. Come join us.
