First off, forget everything you think you know about concert bands. They are definitely NOT just Sousa marches anymore!

Case in point: the Penticton Concert Band.

The Penticton Concert Band, under the direction of Gerald Nadeau, will open Music in the Park with some fantastic tunes on Thursday June 26. The band is set to start between 6:45 and 7, and will play through for about 90 minutes of great music.

Come ~ Oliver Community Stage (band shell), 6359 Park Drive.

The band has been working hard on new repertoire which is sure to please. The audience will enjoy a variety of styles and tunes, including Irish music from Lord of the Dance, the Gladiator movie soundtrack, classic rock (The Beatles, Queen), and even some disco! Get ready to dance the night away, folks!

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Admission is by donation (suggested minimum $5 per adult), collected during the concert. Don’t forget to come early for the lively retail market and food vendors, 4:30 – 8:30 Thursday evenings in Oliver Community Park until August 21.

www.oliverartscouncil.org