The Fort Atkinson Community Band has announced that it will be performing its final concert of the summer season Monday, Aug. 14, at Barrie Park, 210 Robert St., Fort Atkinson.
Fort Atkinson Community Band Director Wayne Crook said he will “begin (waving) the baton” at 7 p.m. with music compiled under a theme “summer favorites,” according to a news release.
Music included within the summer favorites theme repertoire was selected through a voting process offered to concert-goers attending previously held performances and band members.
Violinist Angela Licari will be among featured performers, and will perform a well-known Hungarian folk song, titled: “Czardas,” according to the release.
In addition, a trio of soloists, including Zack Oster, who will play the clarinet, Adrian Pierce, who will play the trumpet, and Lisa Amacher, who will play the trombone, will assemble in the bandshell to perform “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue.” The trio will be accompanied by the full band.
An ice cream social, sponsored by the Life of Christ Church, will be held during the concert, with treats made available for purchase from 6:30 p.m. until the concert’s conclusion.
Should the evening bring inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 Barrie St., Fort Atkinson, the release noted.
Concerts are free and open to the public. The public is reminded to bring chairs and blankets. Some chair are provided through the city’s Parks and Recreation department.
Monday’s program will include the following musical pieces: “Ukriane National Anthem,” “Star Spangled Banner,” “Bonnie Annie Laurie March,” “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” “Instant Concert,” “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue,” “Queen in Concert,” “Chattanooga Chu Chu,” “Czardas,” “Rock Around The Clock,” “Yellow Bird,” “Hootenanny Folk Festival,” “Alexanders Ragtime Band,” and “God Bless America.”
Members of the band, and the instrument played by each, include: Vicky Daniels, picccolo; Kim Apel, flute; Karen Armstrong, flute; Kathy Brady, flute; Vicky Daniels, flute; Theresa Habeck, flute; Tammy Warzalla, flute; Mary Benson, clarinet; Amanda Langer, clarinet; Zach Oster, clarinet; Jim Skaliski, clarinet;Tim Wilson, clarinet; Megan Warzalla,clarinet; Maddie Klauer, bass clarinet; Paul Brady, alto saxophone; Rhonda Foley, alto saxophone; Melody Martin, alto saxophone; Evan Jensen, tenor saxophone; Rebecca Kallal, tenor saxophone; Stacy Knox, tenor saxophone; Jacob Baldridge, baritone saxophone; Lucas Bauer, baritone saxophone; Michele Arduengo, trumpet; David Hayes, trumpet; Jim Jackson, trumpet; Connor Jensen, trumpet; Louis Larsen, trumpet; Adrian Pierce, trumpet; Judy White, trumpet; Kris Curran, french horn; Andrea Haffelder, french horn; Rebeckah Lewis, french horn; Tom Cook, euphonium, Al Kent, euphonium; Lisa Amacher, trombone; Kaile Goodman, trombone; Steve Lehr, trombone; Steve Smith, trombone; Ron Bauer, tuba; Jeff Bickle, tuba; Charles Haugen, tuba; Jordan Nelson, tuba; Jerry Sterken, percussion, and Bill Wilson, percussion.
Arriving by bicycle, a couple finds seating atop a decorative wall near the bandshell in Barrie Park during a previously held summer concert. File photo/Kim McDarison.
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