The Thornton Community Band will present "All-American Influences", its second concert of 2008-2009 season, on Thursday, March 5, 2009. The concert will be held at the Skyview High School Auditorium, 8990 York Street, at 7:30 p.m. and is free of charge, although donations will be accepted. This marks the third time the TCB has performed at this venue. The inaugural concert was performed at Skyview on May 8, 2008, and the first concert of the current season was performed there on October 30th, 2008.

As the theme of the concert implies, it will feature music that will reflect home town America, conjuring up images of Rockwell paintings, concerts in the park, family picnics, and barn dances. Music from such American composers as John Philip Sousa and Aaron Copland will be featured in the main set. Also featured will be a four piece Dixieland band which will be accompanied by the full concert band. The Dixieland band will be performing a medley titled "At a Dixie Jazz Funeral".

"This arrangement ranges from 'Just a Closer Walk With Thee', which may bring tears to those familiar with the song, all the way to 'When The Saints Go Marching In', which should bring a smiling, toe tapping crowd to their feet!" said Harley Brown, a founding member of the band. "You're going to like this concert. I guarantee it!"

In addition, this concert will feature guest conductor Dr. David Romines. Dr. Romines has been teaching music education classes and conducting instrumental ensembles at Metropolitan State University since January, 2009 and is currently serving as Educational Advisor and Board Member for the U.S.-China Cultural and Educational Foundation. As well as being deeply involved in cultural exchange with China, Romines has also directed innumerable ensembles at all levels and guest conducted throughout the U.S., Canada, Italy, and South Korea over the last 28 years.

For the full program as well as directions to the venue, follow this link to the TCB website, http://thorntonband.webs.com/ournextconcert.htm . While at the website, patrons can also access the TCB calendar to make sure they don't miss upcoming performances or special engagements.