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American Legion Community Band holds combined concert with Clarke County Community Band at R-MA
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 7:30 pm, the Clarke County Community Band and the American Legion Community Band joined forces to perform a Combined Concert. The venue for this event was Melton Gym at Randolph-Macon Academy, located in Front Royal, Va.
The concert was captured by the camera of the Royal Examiner. We hope you enjoy watching the performance.
The conductors are Ed Richards, Ronald Dye, and Mark Malechek. All rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the Fulton Fine Arts Complex band room at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, Va. Anyone who plays an instrument and would like to join is welcome to attend. The American Legion Community Band’s performance season extends from September through July each year, with public performances both indoors and out.
The American Legion Community Band, located in Front Royal, Va, was formed in 1986 and has been playing concerts in the area ever since. The conductors and band members are all volunteer musicians from the local area, and new members are always welcome.
The band performs at various concerts and community festivals throughout the year. All performances are free and open to the public. The repertoire is versatile and traditional, from classical to popular, marches and operatic overtures to modern works for bands. The band is sponsored by the Giles B. Cook Post #53 of the American Legion.
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