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Council Rock To Strike Up The Bands For 'Unforgettable Evening'

The evening will feature the North and South marching bands performing their award-winning field shows and a MEGABAND! performance.

Walt Snyder Stadium at Council Rock North High School in Newtown.
Walt Snyder Stadium at Council Rock North High School in Newtown. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

NEWTOWN, PA — "MEGABAND," a district-wide celebration of band and community, will fill Walt Snyder Stadium with music on Tuesday night at Council Rock North High School.

The free event will bring together the Council Rock North Marching Band, Council Rock South Marching Band, Holland Middle School Band, and the Newtown Middle School Band for one unforgettable evening.

The celebration of music begins at 7:15 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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"More than just a concert, MEGABAND! is a celebration of music education, community, and the connections that unite generations of Council Rock musicians," said event organizers. "The event highlights the strength of the district's band programs and the incredible opportunities available to students as they progress from middle school through high school and beyond."

The evening will feature both high school marching bands performing their award-winning field shows, followed by a special performance featuring band students from grades 7–12 joining together on the field in one massive "MEGABANDS!" ensemble.

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Adding to the excitement, more than 20 Council Rock Band alumni will return to join the students for an unforgettable performance of the band classic, "Louie, Louie," celebrating the generations of musicians who have helped shape Council Rock's band tradition.

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