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Wakefield Enjoys An Old Fashion 4th of July! |
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| Wakefield - July 5, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||
| The Range Gogebic Concert Band and the Concert in the Park Choir presented a concert Thursday evening as part of Wakefield's "Old Fashion 4th of July" celebration. The music performed by both groups was in keeping with the tradition of the holiday and this year's theme "Freedom Isn't Free". The concert served as a prelude to the fantastic fireworks display that began at dusk. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| The program began with the presentation of our country's Colors. The Honor Guard was made up by members of the Wakefield American Legion and the Wakefield V.F.W. The Honr Guard was led by John "Chummy" Ozzello. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| The Concert in the Park Choir began the evenings entertainment following the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| The first song was a medley of military anthems: the
Army, The Navy, The Marine Corps, The Coast Guard and the Air Force.
As each anthem was sung, members in the audience who serve or have
served in that branch of service, were asked to stand. Armed service
members were also standing outside the pavilion where a large
audience had gathered. Other patriotic songs followed, including the Battle Hymn of the Republic and America the Beautiful. Then the choir, led by Judy Levra, would perform a sing along with the audience. The songs included: "Sentimental Journey", "Let Me Call You Sweetheart", "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" and "Side By Side". The choir was accompanied by Organist Nancy Bertetto, who also did double duty as a choir singer..Well done Nancy! The audience was then treated to a wonderful, solo performance by Allyson Maki. Allyson sang "Proud to be an American". There was barely a dry eye in the audience during and following this song. The choir then performed their final song of the evening "God
Bless America" |
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| The Gogebic Range Concert Band, under the directorship of Larry Gabka, then took center stage. This was the band's third and best performance of the season. They did an absolutely great job Thursday night and was well received by the very large audience that came to hear them play. And play they did. A rousing Fourth of July Program in the truest of tradition. | ||||||||||||||||||
| William Tell Overture 1812 Overture Americans We Hosts of Freedom George Washington's Birthday Party Just a Closer Walk with Thee T.D.'s Boogie Woogie Star Spangled Spectacular Armed Forces Salute |
Arr. Mark Williams P.I. Tchaikovsky Henry Fillmore Karl L. King Arr. Andy Clarke Arr. Don Gillis Arr. Andy Clarke George M. Cohan Arr. Bob Lowden |
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| The band performed the traditional "1812 Overture" (Tchaikovsky).
The usual cannon fire was replaced by the local Rifle Squad". A
little quieter but just as effective. Besides, who has a spare
cannon or two? The band went on to play favorite Sousa Marches and
of course the "Star Spangled Spectacular" by Mr. Fourth of July,
George M. Cohan. The concert kept the audience in their seats until
the very last song of the evening "God Bless America" . The GRCB
closes each of their concerts with this America's "Unofficial
National Anthem".
Another Great Performance by: |
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Conductor: Larry Gabka |
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| Clarinet: Lea.Ann Schroeter Sue Roberts Cindy Simmons Denise Engel Flute: Sue Konty Pam Davenport Oboe: Tenor Saxophone: Bass Clarinet: Tuba: |
Euphonium: Sue Trull Jon Eggleston Trombone: |
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| The Gogebic Range Band has several other enjoyable evenings of music planned for this summer season. Concerts are scheduled for July 28th (7:00 pm) and August 25th, also at 7:00 pm. and will take place at Longyear Park in Ironwood. The concerts are free, so there's no good reason to miss them! | ||||||||||||||||||
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above video Gogebic Range Concert Band plays "Cohan" |
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above video Concert in the Park Choir sings "God Bless America" |
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