I’m looking ahead to a September 7 concert with the Oneonta Community Concert Band, part of the Grand and Glorious Fall Fair. Since it’s an outdoor fair, and our part of the show will be cancelled if the weather acts up, I’ve decided to call this one FAIR WEATHER.
The Thunderer – John Philip Sousa
New Wade N Water – Adolphus Hailstork
Ye Banks and Braes O’ Bonnie Doon – Percy Grainger
West Side Story Selections – Leonard Bernstein, arr. Duthoit
City Rain – Judith Lang Zaimont
My Fair Lady – Frederick Loewe, arr. Bennett
Our Hometown Band – Rene Prins
We’re also playing for Veterans’ Day on November 9 at the Foothills Center. Repertoire will look like this:
Military Escort – Harold Bennett
Courage for Winds – Adrienne Albert
Women of the Podium – Virginia Allen
Semper Fidelis – John Philip Sousa
The Sound of Music Selection – Richard Rodgers, arr. Robert Russell Bennett
With Valor and Brave Heart – William Owens
Armed Forces Salute – Various, arr. Bob Lowden
God Bless America – Irving Berlin