Bonita Springs Concert Band

The final concert of the 2010-2011 took place on April 10 at Riverside Park.  Dr. Dennis Hill directed the band playing songs recorded by The Blues Brothers, an arrangement of songs from Porgy and Bess, Themes from Offenbach, Serenata, Armed Forces Salute, Dixieland on Parade, America, the Beautiful , Die Fledermaus Overture, Children of Sanchez, [...]

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Bring your neighbors and friends to Riverside Park on Sunday, April 10 for a special free concert. The band, under the direction of Dr. Dennis Hill, will play the overture from the well known operetta, Die Fledermaus. Maureen Steger, principal flutist, will play the very beautiful Latin Fantasy. The band will get into high gear [...]

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The Bonita Springs Concert Band, under the direction of Dennis Hill, was electric on Sunday as they played old and new music for the audience’s enjoyment. Antonio Castillo and Skip Perry sounded magical playing Star Dust on trumpet and keyboard. Skip also accompanied the band in a musical arrangement from Ben Hur. You could hear [...]

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The Bonita Springs Concert Band will play a special concert on Saturday, March 26, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, at the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track, Bonita Beach Road (Exit 116, West of 75), Bonita Springs.

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A wonderful concert is in store for the audience on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 P.M. at the Band Shell in Riverside Park on Old 41. Connie Hill, a professional  singer,  returns to sing two solo selections with the band. They are My Heart Will Go On and Someone to Watch Over Me. Skip Perry, keyboard [...]

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A  huge audience gathered at Riverside Park to enjoy a very special concert played by the Bonita Springs Concert Band. A highlight of the concert was Flight of Valor, a special composition composed by J. Swearingen, in honor of the Pennsylvania people who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. It was very emotional and beautifully done. Connie Hill sang, Bob Thurston [...]

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The Bonita Springs Concert Band will perform on Sunday, February 20, 2:00 PM, at the Band Shell in Riverside Park on Old 41 in Bonita Springs. The band, under the direction of Dr. Dennis R. Hill, will play a diversified program showcasing their talented musicians. A highlight of the concert will be the musical composition [...]

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What a wonderful, appreciative audience! What a fabulous concert! A huge crowd was at Riverside Park on January 23 to enjoy the sounds of the Bonita Springs Concert Band. The sixty-plus members in the band played the fighting songs of the “Big Ten” schools. Members of the audience stood up and sang their fight songs [...]

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A grand concert is planned for January. The Bonita Springs Concert Band is playing the Big 11 Medley so come hear your school song –Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northwestern, Michigan State, Illinois, Purdue, Ohio and Penn State. What fun!!   Joe Choomack, tuba soloist, will play  the Tuba Tiger Rag; and Maureen Steger and Winnie [...]

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The rain didn’t diminish the enthusiasm of the large audience who came to listen to Christmas music played by The Bonita Springs Concert Band. Connie Gowan Hill, vocalist, sang White Christmas, and the wind section played a selection of Christmas favorites that had the audience humming and singing. Feliz Navidad is always a favorite, as [...]

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