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Memorial Weekend Band Concert

On Friday May 23rd, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the bandshell of Fountain Park in Van Wert, Ohio. The program will begin at 7:00 P.M. and is free to the public. Music performed at the concert will include Patriotic selections that are intended to reflect, revitalize and rekindle the pride that each of us have as citizens of the best country in the world, the United States of America. A few of these selections are, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Philharmonic Military March, It Is Well With My Soul , Sweet Land of Liberty, Vision of Courage, God Bless America, and God Bless the U.S.A..

Area military personnel and veterans will also be honored with a Salute To America’s Finest.

In the event of inclement weather the concert will be held in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center auditorium. Starting Thursday, please listen to the local radio station or visit the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band Facebook page for updates.

The band members and director are excited to present this live performance. Please join the band directed by Richard Sherrick and members from Van Wert, Ohio City, Delphos, Convoy, Chat, Middle Point,, Spencerville, Celina and Rockford for this special concert.

The band will also be providing music for the Ohio City American Legion Memorial Day Ceremonies on Monday May 26th at 10:00 A.M.