A Night of History, Music and Some Theater on the Village Green

The third installment was a night of music, theater and even some history.

The event took place on the Village Green Sunday night. Deputy Mayor Patricia Christenson made the opening remarks, thanking sponsors Farmingdale Public Schools, the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society, Long Island Checker Club, Ice Cream Parlor, the Eve Foundation and VFW Post 156.

The concert commenced with “The Star Spangled Banner,” with Brad Dimilo reprising his role as orchestra director. The number “Ritual Fire Dance” followed, which Dimilo noted is a piece "that people might not know by title, but they will know it by its clarinet solo.”

The Players played selections from their upcoming show "Suessical: The Musical," which is a compilation of several of Dr. Seuss’ most popular children’s books.

The ensemble, led by Jeanne Marve, performed three Seuss numbers including “Oh, The Things You Can Think,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Biggest Blame Fool."

Following the mini-musical, Dimilo’s orchestra performed the instrumental versions of these three Seuss tunes.

“I enjoyed this concert thoroughly,” said Lori Kuppelmeyer. “The St. Kilian Players did a fantastic job."

Deputy Mayor Christenson returned to the mic to give the "minute of history" segment about the 1911 Downstate Firemen’s Convention. She told the audience that this year marks the 125th anniversary of the which was founded in 1886 and she thanked the members of the Farmingdale Fire Department for protecting the lives and properties of Farmingdale citizens.

Dimilo continued the concert with “The Center Ring,” which was originally composed for circus bands.

“The circus is great entertainment,” Dimilo said. “Try to picture yourselves at the circus tents, by closing your eyes, and watching the shows in front of you.”

The band went on to play melodies from the hit Broadway show, "The Music Man," as well as “Trumpet Shout Out,” which was a quasi-rock piece featuring the Village Pops trumpet section.

“You can never go wrong with Sousa,” Dimilo said prior to playing the popular tune “The Thunderer,” noting his admiration for composer John Philip Sousa.

The concert concluded with a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York.”

“This show was terrific,” said attendee Bill Johnston. “It’s part of a great tradition in Farmingdale. It adds a dimension to the ambience of the Village Green and the community spirit.”