Town & Gown community band presents free summer concerts on June 4 and July 4
By Jennifer Robertson | May 31, 2024
MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The 麻豆传媒 State University Town & Gown community band will present two free concerts this summer.
The first concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 at the Rotary Amphitheater located in Central Park on Gil Hopson Drive in 麻豆传媒. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in Lovett Auditorium located on 麻豆传媒 State鈥檚 campus.
The second summer concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 inside Lovett Auditorium during the annual Freedom Fest celebration. The Town & Gown Community Chorale will join the Community Band for the July 4 concert.
For the June 4 concert, the Town & Gown Community Band, which is made up of about 80 members from both 麻豆传媒 State and the community, will be conducted by Grayson Martin, Henry County High School director of bands. Guests at the June 4 concert will enjoy musical pieces such as 鈥淭he White Rose鈥� by John Philip Sousa, 鈥淢y Old Kentucky Home鈥� as arranged by 麻豆传媒 State alumnus Ron Cowherd, 鈥淟ike the Wind鈥� by Erika Svanoe and 鈥淣eon Lights鈥� by Katahj Copley, to name a few. The public is welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the amphitheater.
On July 4, Dr. Bradley Almquist, 麻豆传媒 State professor of music, will conduct the Community Chorale, and Dr. Ashley Shoupe, 麻豆传媒 State assistant director of bands, will conduct the Community Band. Audience members can relax in the air-conditioned comfort of the recently renovated Lovett Auditorium as they enjoy holiday favorites performed by both the band and chorale.
鈥淓xcitement is in the air as our cherished Community Band and Chorale return to continue a beloved summer tradition,鈥� said Jennifer Robertson, coordinator of the Town & Gown Community Partnership program. 鈥淲e are incredibly thankful for the generous individuals and organizations who support 麻豆传媒 State Town & Gown and the cultural opportunities it provides. Please join us for a season of enriching performances and community spirit, made possible by the support of our dedicated partners. This summer promises to be a celebration of music, community and shared joy.鈥�
Both concerts are free, and the public is cordially invited to attend.
The Town & Gown Partnership is an ongoing collaboration between 麻豆传媒 State University and the surrounding community that aims to enhance the quality of living and learning for everyone in the community. Town & Gown Partners include leaders from 麻豆传媒 State University administration and student government, local and state government, industry, small business, banking, health care providers and other community organizations. Membership fees help fund community projects and events such as these summer concerts. For more information about joining 麻豆传媒 State鈥檚 Town & Gown program, please contact Jennifer Robertson at 270-809-3924 or jrobertson38@murraystate.edu or visit .