Community Concert Band concert set

On Friday, May 27, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The free program will begin at 7 p.m., with music to be performed during the concert to include patriotic selections that are intended to reflect, revitalize and rekindle the pride that each of use has as citizens of the best country in the world, the United States of America.

A few of these selections are “For the Fallen” by David Shaffer, a musical reflection of the events of September 11, and “The Message on the Rock,” which depicts a rock in Iowa that has been painted with battle scenes from this nation’s history. Local choir members will join the band on the closing number, “Within These Hallowed Halls.” Area military personnel and veterans will be honored with a “’Salute To America’s Finest.”

A food stand sponsored by the band, serving a variety of sandwiches, desserts, and drinks, will be available starting at 5 p.m.

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