Bay Area Concert Band performing this July

The Bay Area Concert Band is preparing for two summer concerts this year featuring a guest performance by New York jazz artist, Aaron Johnson accompanied by Wilbur Jensen, Ilya Lushtak, Dave Captein and Dale Snyder.

The first performance will be an indoor concert to be held at the North Bend Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Immediately following the Thursday evening concert, there will be a reception to honor the band’s esteemed guest, Aaron Johnson and accompanying musicians.

The second performance will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00 noon in Mingus Park and also features New York jazz artist, Aaron Johnson. Saturday’s performance will be the traditional opening performance for the Oregon Coast Musical Festival. It has been the Band’s honor to open the Festival since the Festival began in 1978.

Conductor Stephen Simpkins has compiled a wide range of music that has something for everyone. A few of the songs the band will be performing include “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” composed and written by John Williams, enjoy the light hearted “Farandole” written by Georges Bizet. Be transported with works such as “Folk Dances” composed by Dmitri Shostakovich which is filled with the joy and exuberance of the Russian people, or “Three Celtic Dances” written by Brian Balmages, based on three different Scottish dance forms. Enjoy the beauty of the “English Folk Song Suite” by R Vaughn Williams. This Suite comprises folk songs from the Norfolk and Somerset regions of England. Tap your toes to “El Relicario Paso Doble” by Jose Padilla and “The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero)” a Cuban song composed by Moises Simons. Our featured guest will be accompanied by the Bay Area Concert Band as Aaron Johnson delights us with “Concerto for Clarinet” by Artie Shaw.

Please join us for an entertaining time and enjoy these songs and more! Admission is free, donations are greatly appreciated. For more information visit our website: bayareaconcertband.org or find us on Facebook.