Oxford enjoys community band this summer
OXFORD – The first Oxford Community Band Summer Concert was held in LaFayette Park on July 6. Francis Wilcox, this summer’s band director, announced that the concert was being dedicated to Mr. Merritt A. Russell, who had recently passed away. This was very sad news to everyone who knew this fine and very talented man. The concert was a very fitting tribute as Mr. Russell had been an instrumental music teacher to hundreds of students at Oxford Academy for 27 years.
Justin Hubman, a Class of ‘07 Oxford Academy graduate, was guest conductor that evening as well.
For five more evening concerts, the group (of approximately twenty members, ranging in age from school students to senior citizens), will play moderate grade marches, show tunes, overtures and novelty selections for the enjoyment of the Oxford community. The Band performs Thursday evenings on the parks in Oxford. The remaining Thursday concert dates are: July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. The July performances, held in LaFayette Park, are at 7:30 p.m. The last two concerts in August, one held at Washington Park (across from Bida Home) and the other at the Oxford Historical Society’s Depot-Museum, are both at 7 p.m.
Visiting Oxford Band alumni are encouraged to make themselves known to the group or bring an instrument and sit in.
If you would like to help with setting up chairs, music stands and drums, equipment is picked up at the Oxford High School, about half an hour before performance time. If you’re available, your help would be appreciated.
Please check the OxfordNY.com events calendar for any additional or new details regarding concert information or check with coordinator, Tom Rice, 843-6083 (home); 334-1600 ext. 5404 (work) or email: tomrice_ncs@yahoo.com.
All performances are free of charge.
For your own comfort, bring a blanket or folding chair and relax and enjoy an hour of fine music.
Justin Hubman, a Class of ‘07 Oxford Academy graduate, was guest conductor that evening as well.
For five more evening concerts, the group (of approximately twenty members, ranging in age from school students to senior citizens), will play moderate grade marches, show tunes, overtures and novelty selections for the enjoyment of the Oxford community. The Band performs Thursday evenings on the parks in Oxford. The remaining Thursday concert dates are: July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. The July performances, held in LaFayette Park, are at 7:30 p.m. The last two concerts in August, one held at Washington Park (across from Bida Home) and the other at the Oxford Historical Society’s Depot-Museum, are both at 7 p.m.
Visiting Oxford Band alumni are encouraged to make themselves known to the group or bring an instrument and sit in.
If you would like to help with setting up chairs, music stands and drums, equipment is picked up at the Oxford High School, about half an hour before performance time. If you’re available, your help would be appreciated.
Please check the OxfordNY.com events calendar for any additional or new details regarding concert information or check with coordinator, Tom Rice, 843-6083 (home); 334-1600 ext. 5404 (work) or email: tomrice_ncs@yahoo.com.
All performances are free of charge.
For your own comfort, bring a blanket or folding chair and relax and enjoy an hour of fine music.
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