VW Community Concert Band to play

VW Area Community Band news

On Friday, May 24, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.

Music performed on the concert will include patriotic selections that are intended to reflect, revitalize and rekindle the pride that area residents have as citizens of the best country in the world, the United States of America. A few of these selections are, “Waves of the Revolution” by Sean O’ Loughlin, “Born Free”, and “Defiance”, featuring alto saxophone soloist Lydia Mendenhall.

Area military personnel and veterans will be honored with a “Salute To America’s Finest”.

No food stand will be available, so those attending the concert may choose to dine at a local restaurant before attending the concert.

Join the band, directed by Richard Sherrick and featuring members from Van Wert, Elida, Lima, Delphos, Convoy, Payne, Chattanooga, Middle Point, Rockford, and Decatur, Ind., for this special concert.

In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled. Listen to the local radio station for this information.