If you ask a music lover, “What’s your pleasure?” you can be sure to hear a different answer from whomever you ask. The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council kicks off its free summer concert series with the Kent Island Community Band and they promise to satisfy many a music lovers ears.
Formed in 1994, the band performs on Kent Island and the surrounding Maryland Eastern Shore area. As is the tradition with community bands, the group includes musicians from all walks of life, and traverses a number of musical styles. Their repertoire includes marches, classic concert band standards and Broadway favorites.
Under the skillful direction of conductor Fred Hughes, the band has evolved into a professional level group, sought after for special events and concerts year-round. Hughes has performed, conducted and presented workshops throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. By the young age of 25, he had already been long recognized as an up and coming conductor and World Class jazz pianist for his work with the First Army Band in Fort Meade, Maryland and the Eighth Army Band in Seoul, Korea. His conducting credits include the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Atlanta and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestras, Washington and Lyric Opera Orchestras and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
This concert will be held on Thursday, June 11 at Millstream Park in Centreville, Maryland. The Thursdays in the Park series is presented by the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council, and the United Way of Queen Anne’s County. This concert is being sponsored by Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, and Dr. James J. Lucas, D.D.S. Door prizes are provided by Prime Outlets in Queenstown. Bring blankets or chairs; concert goers may bring in picnic fare. The performance begins at 7 pm and will be held rain or shine. Contact the Arts Council regarding cancellations in the event of extreme weather conditions or alerts. For additional information or to receive a concert schedule call 410-758-2520 or email: exhibit@arts4u.info
The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, Inc., is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, expanding and sustaining the arts. Visit us on the web at www.arts4u.info.