The Marion Concert Band will kick off their annual Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 16, 2013. The outdoor concerts are held at the Erickson Pavilion in Marion’s McKinley Park every Sunday at 7:00pm through August 11.
Attendance at the concerts is free, although donations are accepted to offset expenses of the scheduled performers. The exception is the Marion Concert Band, which donates its time and energy for the project.
The 2013 schedule is:
June 16 – Marion Concert Band – Another Op’nin’
June 23 – Palace Theater Big Band -In The Mood
June 30 – Presidential Brass – Classy but Brassy
July 7 – Marion Concert Band – Happy Birthday. USA
July 14 – Northside Jazz Band – Original Dixieland
July 21 – Fountainaires – Sing and Swing
July 28 – Marionaires – Barbershop Harmony
August 4 – Marion Concert Band – Summertime
August 11 – John Kennedy Orchestra – Thanks for the Memories
Sponsors for the 2013 series include Barney’s Barbershop, BK Tree Service, Chet & Marilyn Hammond, Del Gittinger Foundation, Gary & Karrin Risch, George’s Barbershop, Jim Forry/J.E. Forry Custom Baling, Johnston Supply. Inc., Journey Offender Services, Junior Service Guild, Kimmel Corporation, Marionaires, Marion Auto Sales, Marion Concert Band, Marion Parks and Recreation Depts., Marla Vance. Realtor at Coldwell Banker/Realty Plus, Mary Kay Hughes & Vicki Ann Elkins, New Horizons/MIPA, Primrose of Marion, Sharer Insurance, Waldo American Legion Post #605, Wyandot. Inc., and Zucker and Associates.
For those still wishing to make a donation, there is still time. Cash donations can be placed in the sousaphone bells during each concert. For those wishing documentation for tax deductible donations, checks made out to the Marion Concert Band can either be placed in the bells, or mailed to Director, Bill Swihart at 632 Bordeaux Avenue, Marion, Ohio 43302.
The Marion Concert Band is a registered 501 (C) (3) charity.
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