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The Washington Band of Annville’s 170th Anniversary Concert
August 2nd @ 3:00 pm
The Washington Band of Annville is celebrating 170 years of music on Aug. 2 with a free concert featuring the band’s favorite pieces.
The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 1500 Quentin Road, Lebanon.
In addition to a few classic selections, the awards show style concert will feature 10 categories of music nominated and voted by band members. Categories include favorite march, favorite jazz or swing arrangement, favorite novelty piece, favorite pop music arrangement, and more.
The Washington Band was founded on Aug. 2, 1856 by nine cornet players. The band rehearsed in the tavern known as the Washington House on the west end of Annville, which led to the Washington Band of Annville’s name.
Today, the band is made up of about 50 volunteer band members ranging in age from high school students to seasoned players in their 80s. The band is under the direction of Mike Yeagley and rehearses in a historic 90-year-old building in Annville.
“It is such a privilege leading this great group of musicians,” Yeagley said. “It’s awe-inspiring to think that before online streaming services; before CDs, cassette tapes and eight-tracks; before television, radio and even the invention of the phonograph, the Washington Band of Annville has been sharing music with Annville and surrounding communities for 170 years.”
In addition to enjoying the band’s music, guests are invited to check out the Washington Band’s information table to see historical photos and memorabilia of the band throughout the years.
The anniversary concert is free to attend. Donations are welcome.
For more information, or to donate, visit washingtonband.com.
