Holland American Legion Band Concert

Tickets $25

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

Our Tulip Time concert celebrates the melting pot of styles that comprises America’s 250 years of musical history. We’re breaking out the birthday music, including “Sesquicentennial Exposition March” composed by John Philip Sousa to celebrate American’s first 150 years, and “Legions and Legacy” by Jim Stephenson, which honors the Legion Band’s 100th anniversary.  In addition, we will feature several beloved and well-known patriotic pieces, including “America the Beautiful” and “Salute to the Armed Forces.”  Our program also honors the work of Percy Grainger, an Australian-born composer and arranger who became an American citizen in 1918.  In a nod to America’s English roots, we will delight you with Grainger’s band standard entitled “Lincolnshire Posy,” as well as “Country Garden,” both of which echo rural English folk songs.  Finally, the Band welcomes guest artist Maria Vomlehn Flurry, who will perform “Concerto for Marimba, Percussion and Wind” by Ellisor.  You won’t want to miss this dynamic and varied concert! 

A Century of Musical Tradition

Holland American Legion Band has played a distinctive role in Holland’s culture for 105 years.  Our Band is a unique tapestry, blending more than 80 talented volunteer members of all ages into a dynamic ensemble.  It is our distinct pleasure to honor America’s veterans as we unite this community through the precious gift of music.