Looking for a little patriotic preamble to your Independence Day celebrations?
Start by marking your calendar for 7 p.m. on July 3, when the Idaho Army National Guard 25th Army Band will take the stage at Freeman Park.
The free concert – staged at the park’s main band shelter -- will be held in recognition of Independence Day and Idaho’s veterans.
According to a recent announcement from the City of Idaho Falls, the woodwind and brass detachment consists of two musical performance teams – “Mayday” and “All Brass, No Ammo.”
Attendees will enjoy a range of musical styles including traditional marching band, 1940’s era big band, small combo jazz standards and even a family-friendly mix of modern pop music.
“We are honored to host Idaho’s 25th Army Band in Idaho Falls,” says Parks & Recreation Director, Greg A. Weitzel. “This free concert is a wonderful addition to the Independence Day festivities that honor those who serve and protect our freedoms.”
Now under the command of Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) Kevin Durfee and First Sergeant Mike Simon, the 25th Army Band was originally formed in Caldwell in 1925. It tours around the country and at embassies overseas. Band members hail from Idaho as well as Oregon and Washington.
The focus of the 25th Army Band’s 2017 tour is Eastern Idaho. Click here to see a schedule of events and more information.
Source: City of Idaho Falls