Memorial Weekend Patriotic Concert In Fountain Park
On Friday May 22nd, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the
bandshell of Fountain Park in Van Wert, Ohio. The program will begin at 7:00 P.M. and is free to the public.
Music performed at the concert will include several Patriotic selections celebrating the U.S.A. ‘s 250
Anniversary (Semiquincentennial)). These selections are intended to reflect, revitalize and rekindle the
pride that each of us have as citizens of the best country in the world, the United States of America. A few
of these selections are: An American Celebration, Voice of the Battlefield, Beautiful Savior and a Bob
Dylan medley. Band member Warren Bowery will be the featured singer on Neil Diamond”s America. Area
military personnel and veterans will also be honored with a Salute To America’s Finest. Bring your lawn
chairs and enjoy a concert in this beautiful park setting.
In the event of inclement weather the concert will be held in the Niswonger Performing Arts
Center auditorium. Please listen to the local radio station or visit the Van Wert Area Community Concert
Band Facebook page for updates.
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,
Spencerville, Celina and Rockford for this special concert.
The band will also be providing music for the Ohio City American Legion Memorial Day
Ceremonies on Monday May 25th at 10:00 A.M.