Community Band presents island-favorite Holiday Concert

||| FROM KAREN KEY SPECK for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY BAND |||

The Orcas Island Community Band favors the number 35. Averaging thirty-five musicians-strong each season, the Orcas Island Community Band is concluding its 35th year as a non-profit, (though the Band can actually trace its roots to 1978!) The Band’s annual holiday concert is Saturday, December 20th at 7:00pm at Orcas Center. Admission by donation.

The December concert is a special gift from the musicians to all island neighbors and friends as the musicians have prepared songs of the season and other standards.

The band concert is traditionally the last “event” on the island just ahead of Christmas. Attendees always say the music really put them “in the spirit”. The Community Band asks that you consider bringing someone along who might not otherwise have someone with whom to celebrate the holidays.

The Band’s repertoire is vast – performing movie themes, polkas, Latin selections, marches and well-known favorites like “76 Trombones”. The concert concludes with holiday tunes and an audience sing-along.

The Band rehearses September-December and January-June each year. Under the direction of Karen Key Speck, the Band prepares musical selections with wide appeal. In the summer, the Band is heard and seen at the annual Fourth of July festivities in a casual outdoor setting.                             

However, the Band urges everyone to attend their more formal concert presentation on December 20th at Orcas Center. The Band’s musical versatility shows when in concert on the Orcas Center stage. Come in out of the rain, wind or snow – grab an auditorium seat where it’s warm and comfy and enjoy a joyous musical concert free of charge. Bring a friend and attend the fun show!