Community band members throughout the state are reminded that they are invited to join the Maine Pops Concert Band for a virtual performance of R.B. Hall’s "The New Colonial March." Invitations were released last week inviting all Maine musicians to join the Maine Pops as part of the 2021 celebration of R.B. Hall Day on June 26.
So far, between 40 and 50 musicians have registered to participate in the virtual performance. Test tracks for the performance are due Sunday, May 23 and final recording submissions are due on Sunday, June 6. The Maine Pops plans to release the joint effort on June 26 in observance of R.B. Hall Day.
For details on joining this effort, please visit https://mainepops.org/maine-pops-to-organize-2021-r-b-hall-virtual-mass-band-performance/
Author: Steve Barrett
Steve Barrett is a retired government public affairs official with 43 years of experience (23 military, 20 with Federal Government). Married since 1987. Twin daughters are high school language teachers. Steve is a retired competitive marching band photographer, having photographed for Arundel High School (2002-2017), USBands (2011-2025) and the New England Scholastic Band Association (2021-2025). Played trumpet/flugelhorn recreationally with the Anne Arundel Community College community jazz band from 2007-2017. Now performs recreationally with the Maine Pops Concert Band and is an elected member of the band's board of directors. Holds a Master of Arts Degree in Communication from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland University College. Barrett is originally from Montour Falls, NY.
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