The Bettendorf Community Band – a partner of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department and endorsed by the City of Bettendorf – will hold its fall concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Galvin Fine Arts Center on the campus of St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, a news release says.
This free event includes 50 musicians performing a variety of songs ranging from Sousa marches to Broadway, and even cinematic music.
“We are excited to begin the band’s 58th season with such a diverse selection of music,” said
Thomas Knowles, music director. “Our goal is to celebrate and engage our community through a
concert that spans a wide array of musical genres.”
About the Bettendorf Community Band
The Bettendorf Community Band started in 1967 and consists of dozens of musicians who rehearse weekly and perform several concerts a year. This volunteer concert band provides a welcoming environment where musicians of varying skill levels can develop, broaden, and express their musical abilities through rehearsal and performance. For more information on the Bettendorf Community Band, including its yearly Summer Concert Series in the City of Bettendorf’s Veterans Memorial Park, visit here.