Saturday, December 20, 2 p.m., Orcas Center
— from Karen Key Speck —
Orcas Island Community Band invites you to join with them in “Serious Fun” at their afternoon concert, Dec. 20
An annual crowd favorite, the Orcas Island Community Band’s Holiday Concert is Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. This festive concert is free. The Band strongly believes everyone should be able to enjoy the band’s offering to the Community and the audience may donate whatever they can afford. After the concert, attendees are invited to stay for a free desert party presented by the Band.
The eclectic concert will have something for everyone. Co-conductors Jim Shaffer-Bauck and Karen Key Speck bring their different musical choices and styles to the audience through selections such as marches, period pieces, sea songs, opera selections and traditional holiday tunes.
The band will feature two soloists: Bob Littlewood on clarinet on “Capricious Aloysius” and Matt Jenson on trombone performing “O Mio Babbino Caro”. Co-conductor Karen Key Speck said, “It is rewarding to see our musicians featured as we have so many talented people in the band. Bob has been with the band over 20 years and Matt is a relative newcomer to the Community Band. Each brings musicality and teamwork to their instrument sections and I’m glad they are being recognized.”
“A real crowd-pleaser will be ‘Bugler’s Holiday’ “, according to Speck. “This band classic will feature our trumpet section with Russ Harvey, 13 year-old Ewan Lister and Pat Muffett.”
The concert is held midday so young and old alike can attend and not worry about being out after dark in inclement weather. “Bring your house guests, neighbors and friends to this fun and festive event Saturday, December 20th at 2 p.m.,” says Speck. Admission by donation.
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