Catch a Memorial Day concert

The Jefferson City Community Band practices for its upcoming Memorial Day concert in the Jefferson City High School band room. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church.
The Jefferson City Community Band practices for its upcoming Memorial Day concert in the Jefferson City High School band room. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church.

The 5th annual Jefferson City Community Symphonic Band Memorial Day concert will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church, 327 Capitol Ave.

The free performance will honor veterans from the five branches of the armed forces.

Pieces will include "The Armed Forces Salute," "Stars and Stripes Forever," "Crown Imperial," a tribute to Arlington National Cemetery, a tribute to the U.S. Navy, "Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral," and a tribute to western migration.

This is the final formal concert for the 50-member ensemble. However, they will be part of Independence Day activities.

On the web: www.jcsymphony.org

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