VW Area Community Band concert set

VW independent/submitted information

This coming Friday, August 19, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present its final park concert for the season in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.

An all-new program of music has been prepared to perform at this concert. Music to be featured will include a novelty selection on the song “Joshua”, a piece that combines several patriotic songs titled “American Finale,” and marches to include the United States’ national march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa.

A food stand will be available prior to the concert provided by the Order of Eastern Star district. Join the band, which directed by Richard Sherrick and features members from Van Wert, Elgin, Delphos, Convoy, Chattanooga, Middle Point, Spencerville, and Rockford, for this special concert.

In the event of inclement weather, the program will be moved to an alternate location, to be announced, or canceled. Listen to the local radio station for information.

The band will also perform at the Van Wert County Fair Music Pavilion Saturday, September 3, at 4 p.m.