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Conductor's Notes

   This Spring series of concerts is our annual salute to John Philip Sousa. Due to the efforts of this great American musical pioneer, American music won international acclaim for the first time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The unprecedented popularity of the Sousa Band came at a time when few American orchestras existed. From the Civil War until about 1920, bands, not orchestras, were the most important aspect of concert life.  No finer band than Sousa's had ever been heard.  Sousa's conducting genius attracted the finest musicians, enabling him to build an ensemble capable of executing programs as varied as those of a symphony orchestra. His efforts resulted in a dramatic upgrading in the quality of bands.

   In this series, we recreate the style and spirit of one of Sousa's exciting concerts, including music for all tastes by traditional and contemporary composers, outstanding soloists, a very fast pace, and lots of encores (by Sousa, of course).

   Thank you for your past support, and we look forward to seeing you on April 22nd, 27th or 29th.

Musically Yours,

Lylbum Layer
Musical Director, Conductor

Sunday

April 22nd

3:00 p.m.

Friday

April 27th

7:30 p.m

 
Arlington High School

Linda Byrnes Performing Arts Center

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Sunday

April 29th

3:00 p.m.

Anacortes High School
Broadniak Performing Arts Center,
1600 20th St.
Anacortes, WA

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Ticket Prices

Adults $12
Seniors $10
Students $5 

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