• Tuesday, June 24, Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton Street
• Wednesday, June 25, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursday, June 26, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way
• Friday, June 27, El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street

In 1909 the community of Long Beach officially commissioned its professional Municipal Band.  Join us this week to celebrate a unique and remarkable music ensemble.  Their mission was to be the finest in the nation; come to a concert and see how they made out!  Vocalist Barbara Morrison returns to the stage to kick off our summer with style and grace.

Week 2, July 1 - 3 (No concert on Friday, July 4)

• Tuesday, July 1, Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton Street
• Wednesday, July 2, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursdays, July 3, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way

The military bands of America are the finest in the world.  We salute these well-trained musical ambassadors and show our gratitude to military service men and women with an inspired concert of patriotic favorites.  Guest singing sensation Ginger Berglund joins the studio band in this spirited evening.

Week 3, July 9 - 11 and 13 (No concert on Tuesday, July 8)

• Wednesday, July 9, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursday, July 10, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way
• Friday, July 11, El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street
• Sunday, July 13, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, on the lawn

Dixieland has its roots in the Crescent City, New Orleans.  Expect a lot of smiles and toe tapping as you join us on a musical journey into the rich history of American jazz. Crowd favorite Tony Galla takes the microphone along with the studio band to close a festive evening.

Week 4, July 15 - 18

• Tuesday, July 15, Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue
• Wednesday, July 16, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursday, July 17, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way
• Friday, July 18, El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street

Sounds like some unfamiliar language, but it’s as American as apple pie.  Bring your "doggie" and come listen to the sounds of the old west as portrayed in film, musicals and song.  We welcome the return of singing stylist Carol Welsman to provide the grand finale.

Week 5, July 22 - 25

• Tuesdays, July 22, Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue
• Wednesday, July 23, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursday, July 24, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way
• Friday, July 25, El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street

The driving rhythms and romantic melodies of Latin music have influenced American composers for generations.  Be prepared with your best "Ole!" and don’t forget your sombrero. Tonight, the Studio Ensemble is our featured artist for this all instrumental evening.

Week 6, July 29 - August 1

• Tuesday, July 29, Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue
• Wednesday, July 30, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursday, July 31, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way
• Friday, August 1, El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street

The band music of Europe is quite unique to each country.  We make quick visits to as many as possible during this fun-filled evening.  In how many languages can you say, "Great Concert"?  Our Italian crooner, Tony Galla, returns to thrill young and old alike.  Welcome back Tony!

Week 7, August 5 - 8

• Tuesdays, August 5, Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue
• Wednesday, August 6, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursday, August 7, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way
• Friday, August 8, El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street

Names like Goodman, Dorsey, Ellington, and Miller can only mean one of your favorite concerts of the summer.  Enjoy good music, good friendship and perhaps a little nostalgia as we relax to the music of the Swing era.  We move into high gear with the return of the great Barbara Morrison.

Week 8, August 12 - 15

• Tuesdays, August 12, Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue
• Wednesday, August 13, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue
• Thursday, August 14, Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way
• Friday, August 15, El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street

When you are an instrumentalist in a Broadway musical you will be banished to "the pit" to be heard but not seen.  For this final concert of summer we’re bringing the musicians out into the open so you can see, hear, and appreciate their wonderful artistic talents.  Joining the ensemble will be the dynamic singing star Jeanelle Sadler.

2008 Outdoor Concert Season
Long Beach Municipal Band

Conducted by Larry Curtis
All Concerts Begin at 6:30 p.m.

FREE!!! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 

Tuesdays

• Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton, June 24, July 1 (no concert on July 8)
• Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue, July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12

Wednesdays

• Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13

Thursdays

• Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14

Fridays

• El Dorado Park, Studebaker Road & Willow Street, June 27, (no concert on July 4) July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15

Sunday

• Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, on the lawn, July 13

For more information on the Long Beach Municipal Band, and exact schedule information call 562/570-3100. For information on other Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine programs, call (562) 570-3100. Sign up for E-notify and we’ll e-mail you the latest information!

( Municipal Band Concert Flyer )