American Band in Concert at Glen Manor on Thursday

You are invited to the free public concert of the American Band at Portsmouth’s Glen Manor House this Thursday, 19 July, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. According to their website, “The American Band is a symphonic concert band comprised of over 50 adult musicians from Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut and Massachusetts. Our repetoire is both versatile and traditional with works ranging from classical to popular, marches and operatic overtures to modern works for band. A number of smaller ensembles are also formed within the band. The band has a long and colorful history extending back to 1837, making the American Band one of the oldest continuously active bands in the United States. The American Band performance season extends from September through July with both public and private performances, indoors and out.” Check out more information on the band at http://www.theamericanband.org/

This concert is sponsored by Newport Fed Bank and the Friends of the Glen Manor House. This concert was discussed on the current edition of “Portsmouth this Week” which can be seen by clicking on the video link above.