May 23, 2001

Southern Kentucky Concert Band Prepares For 8th Season

Bowling Green, Ky. - The Southern Kentucky Concert Band is preparing for its eighth Twilight Concert Series.

The community band will perform from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from June 7 to July 26 at the Basil Griffin Park amphitheater. Rehearsals will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays from May 29 to July 24 at the Western Kentucky University Band rehearsal hall.

The Southern Kentucky Concert Band provides an opportunity for lifelong music making for residents of Bowling Green, Warren County and surrounding communities, according to John Carmichael, co-conductor.

The band is open to all adults who play band instruments. High school students may participate if their band director recommends them.

Concert themes include the annual John Philip Sousa show, a Celtic celebration, holiday pops and a visit by composer Robert Sheldon.

For more information about the Southern Kentucky Concert Band's Twilight Concert Series, contact Carmichael at (270) 745-5893.

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