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American Band College Concert

Created by Ariella St. Clair (See other events)
  • Jul 4, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
  • Location: Ashland High School Football Stadium
  • Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2022
The American Band College Bands present their 22nd July 4 Concert at the Ashland High School football stadium. The last 30 minutes are synchronized with Ashland's fireworks display. Small ensembles begin performing at 7:30 p.m., main concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $13 for seniors 62 and up and free under 12 with a paying adult. Tickets are available at Cripple Creek Music and on-line at www.bandworld.orgGuest conductors are Mike Bankhead (Commander U.S. Air Force Band , retired), Paula Crider (University of Texas retired) and Tim Lautzenheiser (ABC Board of Directors).Guest soloist is Harry Watters, trombonist with the U.S. Army Band. Watters spent four years touring and recording with the renowned Dukes of Dixieland. He has performed with Doc Serverinsen, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Lou Rawls and the Boston Brass, among others.Highlight of this performance will be Irving Berlin: The Man and His Music, a narrated tribute featuring 15 of Berlin's melodies and originally created for the US Air Force Band. Mike Blankhead will conduct the ABC band with songs sung by the 100-member ABC Choir.There are 2 ABC bands, each made up of 110 high school, middle school and college band directors earning their Masters through the American Band College.
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