Community Centre strikes up the band for the 4th

YARDLEY - Preparations are under way IRU WKe 15WK DnnuDO -uOy 4WK FRnFeUW DW WKe YDUGOey CRPPunLWy CenWUe, ORFDWeG DW 64 South Main Street. The concert is performed by the 55-piece Blawenburg Band, the oldest community band in the country.

The concert has earned a reputation as a red, white and blue patriotic event. It often includes audience participation, along with numerous marches written by “The March .Lng” KLPseOI, -RKn 3KLOOLS 6RusD. $n Dudience favorite is the Salute to the Armed Forces, as audience members who have served in different branches stand when that branch’s theme song is played.

The Blawenburg Band specializes in 6RusD PusLF DnG Ls OeG Ey DU. -eUUy 5LIe, chairman of the music department at Rider 8nLYeUsLWy. HLs FRPPenWs EeWZeen sRngs are always well-received, adding to the enjoyment of the experience. The variety of compositions is always Dr. Rife’s most FORseOy-guDUGeG seFUeW. He, OLke DOO PusLcians who perform there, is always pleased with the excellent acoustics of the Centre.

Proceeds from the concert will be used to continue improving the 150 year-old building. Over the past 15 years nearly $225,000. OI LPSURYePenWs KDYe Eeen PDGe WR WKe sWUuFWuUe. $n $PeULFDn flDg will be given to each member of the audience.

Ticket prices remain at $15, and are available at Mil-Lees Restaurant, 75 South Main Street; Bucks Ship and Print in the Yardley 7RZn CenWeU; RU Ey FDOOLng 215-493-0258.