The Taylorville Municipal Band has two concerts lined up this week. The first performance is on Wednesday, July 2nd, at the Christian County Historical Society. The second takes place on Friday, July 4th, at the Lake Taylorville Marina. Both concerts start at 7 p.m. and are free for everyone to enjoy.
This season, the band is embracing their theme of ‘Play the Music Forward.’ As part of this effort, they’re bringing on guest performers, soloists, and conductors, who are alumni of the Municipal Band and Taylorville High School. They’re also accepting donations to support music programs in Taylorville schools.
At the July 2nd concert, the audience will enjoy performances by Ron Lindvahl, Mark Lindvahl, Marty Lindvahl, and David Hixenbaugh. Ron, a former band director at the junior high, will be stepping in as guest conductor. Mark, a former member of both the high school and municipal bands, will play with the group and be featured as a soloist. His wife Marty will also perform with the band and be featured as a soloist. David Hixenbaugh, who once served as assistant superintendent for Taylorville Schools, will be the emcee for the evening.
The program on July 2nd includes a variety of pieces, such as Pageantry Overture by John Edmonson, The Trombone King by Karl King, Wonderland By Night arranged by Alfred Reed, Roller Coaster by Otto Schwartz, and Burst of Flame March by Richard Bowles. The band will also perform United States Overture by Paul Lavalle, The All-American Concert March by Chris Sharp, and many more pieces.
The July 4th concert will feature a lineup of patriotic music. Those in attendance can expect to hear pieces like American Flourish by Robert W. Smith, God Bless America arranged by John Edmondson, and Instant Concert by Harold Walters. Other selections include Parade of the Tall Ships by Jay Chattaway, Americans We by Henry Fillmore, American Patrol arranged by Paul Yoder, and National Emblem March arranged by Loras Schissel, with more expected.
For updates or more information, you can find the Taylorville Municipal Band on their Facebook page.
