A Salute to Community Bands 2012

Community Bands are at the heart and soul of America's towns, cities and communities. The USA claims over 2,500 bands. In the Metroplex, there are probably 40 or more community bands. Traditional concert band literature, marches, patriotic pieces, religious songs, folks tunes and Broadway Musical favorites comprise the programs which are enjoyed by many throughout the USA as local musicians join the band to enjoy playing their instruments and provide entertainment in their communities.

A Salute to Community Bands
is sponsored by The Arlington Community Band and hosted by UTA bands in Irons Recital Hall, 700 West Greek Row, UTA, Arlington, TX. All performances are free and open to the public. The schedule of performances for Saturday, May 5 follows:

9:30 a.m. The Oak Lawn Band, Todd Woods, Director
11:00 a.m. Rockwall Community Band, Michael McGill, Director
1:00 p.m. Irving Symphonic Band, Jay Bach, Director
2:30 p.m. Dallas Civic Wind Ensemble, Douglas Stotter, Director
4:00 p.m. Mansfield Wind Symphony, Matthew Luttrell, Director
5:30 p.m. Metropolitan Winds, Randol Bass, Director
7:00 p.m. Arlington Community Band, Rick Baker, Director