Coming your way: the red, white and tunes.
The Sequim City Band invites the community to its annual Fourth of July Concert at the James Center for the Performing Arts in Sequim, with music kicking off at 3 p.m.
Under the direction of Tyler Benedict, the band showcases many patriotic pieces, including Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” arranged by the city band’s original director, the late Chuck Swisher.
Full-bodied orchestrations “America the Beautiful” by Samuel Augustus Ward and Robert Smith’s “American Flourish” are included, as well as “The Home Front: Musical Memories From World War II” that includes sentimental favorites “Thanks for the Memory,” “The White Cliffs of Dover” and “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition,” among others.
Meredith Willson’s acclaimed musical “The Music Man” portrays a small town, summer happenings and plenty of memorable music. The band also will perform a medley including “Seventy Six Trombones,” “Till There Was You,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” “Lida Rose” and “Marian the Librarian.”
“Ol’ Blue Eyes,” a medley tribute to Frank Sinatra, will be reprised from the band’s previous concert.
An Independence Day celebration would not be complete without the annual “Armed Forces Salute,” honoring local service men and women; be prepared to stand in recognition as your branch’s anthem is played.
Marches play heavily in concert band repertoire and the Fourth of July concert, including “Banner of Democracy” by Al Hayes, and two Sousa marches: “The Washington Post March” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Returning as guest announcer is actor and Paul Martin, a well-known actor and volunteer in the community.
As always, concerts are free, though donations are welcomed. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, sun protection and to arrive early.
For more information about the Sequim City Band, see www.sequimcityband.org.