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Town & Gown community band presents free summer concerts on June 6 and July 4

By Alex Pologruto | Jun 1, 2023

Town & Gown free concert series

The 51ĀŅĀ× Town & Gown community band will present two free concerts in the summer.

MURRAY, Ky. – The 51ĀŅĀ× Town & Gown community band will present two free concerts in the summer. The first concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 at the Rotary Amphitheater located in Central Park on Gil Hopson Drive in 51ĀŅĀ×, Kentucky. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Lovett Auditorium located on 51ĀŅĀ× State’s campus. The second summer concert will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 inside Lovett Auditorium during the annual Freedom Fest celebration. The Town & Gown Community Chorale will also perform during the July 4 concert and will be conducted by Dr. Bradley Almquist, 51ĀŅĀ× State professor of music.

The Town & Gown Community Band, which is made up of about 80 members from both 51ĀŅĀ× State and the community, will be conducted by Dr. Brent Johnson, 51ĀŅĀ× State director of bands. Participants at the June 6 concert will enjoy musical pieces such as Ride, Songs of Old Kentucky and The Fairest of the Fair, to name a few. The public are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the amphitheater.

ā€œOn behalf of the University, we are pleased to continue the cherished tradition of the community band and chorale again this summer,ā€ said Christian Barnes, coordinator of the Town & Gown Community Partnership program. ā€œWe remain incredibly thankful for the generous individuals and organizations who support 51ĀŅĀ× State Town & Gown and the cultural opportunities it provides.ā€ 

Both concerts are free and the public is cordially invited to attend.

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