Mark your calendar now for the Community Band of Brevard’s latest offering, Swing into Spring, an afternoon of foot-tapping jazz and big band favorites. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at Merritt Island High School Auditorium, 100 Mustang Way (off North Courtenay Parkway, 32953).
The 3:00 PM concert will include song after swinging song that pays tribute to the greats of the era. The audience can expect to hear medleys of hits by Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Cole Porter, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Some featured arrangements include, Sinatra, Woody Herman in Concert, Crazy for You, A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington and Music of Cole Porter. Fans of John Williams will appreciate John Williams Swings—an entertaining and powerful medley of jazz-influenced themes from Williams’ film scores, showcasing the composer’s jazz roots.
The Community Band of Brevard is directed by former military bandleader, Robin Kessler. The group is a past winner of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Silver Scroll Award for musical excellence.
Swing into Spring is free with no ticket required and no reserve seating. For more information, contact Community Band of Brevard at (321) 258-5580, visit www.CommunityBandofBrevard.com or connect with them on Facebook.
