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Celebrating Independence Day at Mt. Hood
listening to music and marching to favorite patriotic songs. story and photos by Debbi Collar
Marching to the music of "Stars and Stripes Forever" with flags held high.
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A 33 year Independence Day tradition at Mt. Hood in Melrose continues. It is the Mt. Hood Park Association Annual Band Concert. The Middlesex Concert Band,under the direction of conductor Mark E. Olson performed such favorite tunes, billed on the program, as "The Star Spangled Banner," "Phantom Of The Opera,"A Tribute To Elvis Presley," "Soaring With John Williams," and "America The Beautiful."
Listening to the music of The Middlesex Convert Band July 4, 2018
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Musicians showcased their talents throughout each portion of the program. More songs than those mentioned above were also included in the concert.
A solo.
Working together
Musician and her sheet music.
The Middlesex Concert Band
Middlesex Concert Band Conductor Mark E Olson
Representative Paul Brodeur also stopped by to address the crowd attending the 33rd Annnual Band Concert.
More information on upcoming programs is available on www.mthoodpa.com
The concert was also "supported in part by a grant from t, the Melrose Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council"
Melrose Park Commission
Melrose Park Department
Melrose RecreationDepartment
Golf Management LLC
Program donated by Hillside Press, LLC
Middlesex Concert Band
Conductor Mark E. Olson.
More children marching to the music of John Philip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever."
