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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Preview of March 13 Sunday Concert
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Ferbruary 20th Concert Review
Posted in Uncategorized on February 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
February 20 Band Concert
Posted in Uncategorized on February 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Bonita Springs Concert Band Review for January 23rd
Posted in Uncategorized on January 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
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 [...]
January 23, 2011 Band Concert
Posted in Uncategorized on January 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
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 [...]
HOLIDAY CONCERT REVIEW
Posted in Uncategorized on January 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
HOLIDAY CONCERT ON DECEMBER 12
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »
A SPECIAL FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT IS PLANNED FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 2:00 P.M. IN RIVERSIDE PARK ON OLD 41 IN BONITA SPRINGS. HUM AND SING ALONG TO YOUR CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH FAVORITES INCLUDING WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, FELIZ NAVIDAD, GOOD TIDINGS TO ALL, SLEIGH RIDE, BELL CAROL A LA BIG BAND AND FESTIVAL OF [...]
NOVEMBER 7 CONCERT BRINGS RAVE REVIEWS
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
THE CONCERT WAS A HIT WITH THE ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE. ANTONIO CASTILLO AND KEN KINGON WOWED EVERYONE WITH THEIR TRUMPET RENDITION OF BLUE DEUCE. RALPH FIRESTONE WAS SENSATIONAL PLAYING GEORGIA ON MY MIND ON THE ALTO SAXOPHONE. THE ENTIRE WOODWIND SECTION PLAYED THE WOODWIND POLKA. THE CONCERT BAND PLAYED BROADWAY TUNES, MARCHES, A MEDLEY OF SPIRITUALS, [...]
Bonita Springs Concert Band on November 7
Posted in Uncategorized on September 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Enjoy the sounds of the Bonita Springs Concert Band on Sunday, November 7. The time is 2:00 P.M. at the band shell in Riverside Park on Old 41 in Bonita Springs. Dr. Dennis Hill, director of the band, has planned a very special program including the entire woodwind section playing “The Woodwind Polka”, Ralph Firestone [...]
