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Van Wert Area Community Concert Band

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Band Concert in the Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater

On Saturday August 10th, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater located in Celina’s Bryson Park by the lake. The program will begin at 7:00 P.M. and is free to the public.

Opening the program singing the National Anthem will be vocal soloist Katie Brautigam. Mrs. Brautigam is a Celina Schools elementary music teacher. Music performed at the concert will include a variety of selections that should appeal to all age listeners. Songs from the 1940s’ like “Blues In theNight”, the 1950s’ “Blue Velvet” sung by our guest artist Mike Bruns of Rockford. Mike is a lifelong Mercer County resident who has performed throughout the area. He is the leader and lead singer for the band “Blind Date”.

There are railroad songs, songs of the sea and a medley of cartoon theme songs that should bring back fond memories for the audience. There will also be a couple of O.S.U. songs to prepare us for the upcoming football season. The concert will conclude by honoring our great county, “The United States of America” with several patriotic selections including “A Patriotic Salute”, “ God Bless America” and Lee Greenwood’s “ God Bless the U.S.A.

This should prove to be a great time to feature the wonderful facility provided by the city amphitheater. Remember, bring a lawn chair to place on the cement risers or find a little shade by the beautiful big tree beside the stage. Paved parking is close and new lights and sidewalks have been installed. Restrooms are also close to the venue.

The band members and director are excited to present this live performance. Please join the band directed by Richard Sherrick and members from, Van Wert, Ohio City, Delphos, Convoy, Chat, Middle Point, Coldwater, Ft. Wayne, Spencerville, Celina and Rockford for this special concert.

In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled. Please listen to the local radio station or visit the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band Facebook page for updates.