Thursday, July 16, 2026 Concert

The seventh concert of the 158th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, July 16, 7:30pm, at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park. The concert is titled “From Film and Screen”.

The July 16 concert repertoire will be selected from the following compositions:

Captain America March arr. by Paul Murtha
Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shastokovich arr. by James Curnow
Cartoon Carnival arr. by Jack Bullock
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Paul Dukas arr. by James Curnow
Pure Imagination arr. by Douglas Wagner
It’s All Right arr. by Chris Bernotas
Big Band Signatures arr. by John Higgins
Ashokan Farewell arr. by Calvin Custer
Selections from Chicago arr. by Ted Ricketts
Hans Zimmer: Movie Milestones arr. by Michael Brown

Paul Dukas (1865–1935) was a seminal French composer, critic, and scholar whose brilliant orchestration left an indelible mark on Western classical music. Universally celebrated for his dazzling symphonic poem The Sorcerer’s Apprentice—immortalized globally by Disney’s Fantasia—Dukas was a central figure of the French musical Renaissance. Known for his fierce perfectionism, he famously destroyed the majority of his own manuscripts, leaving behind a small but flawless catalog of masterpieces, including the opera Ariane et Barbe-bleue and the exquisite ballet La Péri.

Hans ZimmerHans Zimmer (1957) is an Academy Award and Grammy winning composer widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most innovative, influential, and prolific musical talents. With a career spanning over four decades, Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects, which have collectively grossed over $30 billion at the worldwide box office. Renowned for his distinct ability to seamlessly integrate electronic sound design with traditional orchestral arrangements, his legendary filmography includes The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, and the Dune series. Beyond his cinematic masterworks, Zimmer has redefined how film music is experienced globally, selling out arenas worldwide as a touring rock-star-composer with his groundbreaking live arena productions.

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with America the Beautiful arr. by Warren Barker

All of the concerts are free, and everyone is welcome. School band members and young children are especially encouraged to attend. Parking on Lake Shore Drive is prohibited. Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a Michigan City Park sticker; otherwise, audience members will use the new automated parking procedure (which uses a QR code).

Jeffrey Scott Doebler is the conductor of the MCMB, and Frank Gast is the assistant conductor. In 2018, Dr. Doebler was named a Distinguished Hoosier by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Dr. Doebler serves as director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University. He is a past president of the Indiana Bandmasters Association and the Indiana Music Education Association. Mr. Gast serves as director of bands at Michigan City High School.

The band’s announcer is Rick Carlson.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 Concert

The sixth concert of the 158th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, July 9, 7:30pm, at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park. The concert is titled “Flight of Fancy”. We will be featuring guest vocalist; Michelle Howisen, Choral Director from Michigan City High School.

The July 9 concert repertoire will be selected from the following compositions:

Midway March by John Williams, arr. by John Moss
Selections from Mary Poppins arr. by Ted Ricketts
Afterburn: Relaunch by Randall D. Standridge
Over the Rainbow arr. by Warren Barker featuring Michelle Howisen
Star Dust arr. by Warren Barker featuring Michelle Howisen
The Mandalorian barr. by Paul Murtha
Goodnight Moon arr. by Michael Markowski
Selections from UP arr. by Michael Brown
Among the Clouds by Brian Balmages

Warren Barker (1923–2006) was a highly distinguished American composer, arranger, and conductor whose prolific career spanned Hollywood’s golden era of entertainment and the classical wind band stage. A master orchestrator, Barker spent over two decades in television and film, most notably serving as the longtime composer and conductor for the iconic 1960s sitcom Bewitched, where he created the show’s signature musical style, and contributing to major film scores including the Oscar-winning Hello, Dolly!.

In the latter half of his career, Barker channeled his commercial mastery into wind literature, becoming one of the most widely performed concert band composers in the world. His sophisticated original works and arrangements earned him prestigious commissions from elite ensembles worldwide, including the United States Air Force Band, the Royal Australian Navy Band, and the Norwegian Army Staff Band.

Michelle HowisenMichelle Howisen is the choir director at Michigan City High School, where she has held the position for the past thirteen years. Prior to teaching in Michigan City, she was the choir director at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s degree from DePauw University in 2005, majoring in K-12 vocal and general music education. In 2010, she obtained her Master’s Degree in Vocal Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College. Her students have earned gold ratings at the district and state levels for the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble competitions. Her choirs have also received gold ratings at the ISSMA Organizational contests. The Michigan City High School choirs received the ISSMA All Choir Award for the first time in school history for the 2025-2026 school year under her direction. She would like to thank her husband, Harry, three beautiful children; Elizabeth, Luke, and Joseph, and her parents for their continuous love and support.

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with My America arr. by Paul Murtha

All of the concerts are free, and everyone is welcome. School band members and young children are especially encouraged to attend. Parking on Lake Shore Drive is prohibited. Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a Michigan City Park sticker; otherwise, audience members will use the new automated parking procedure (which uses a QR code).

Jeffrey Scott Doebler is the conductor of the MCMB, and Frank Gast is the assistant conductor. In 2018, Dr. Doebler was named a Distinguished Hoosier by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Dr. Doebler serves as director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University. He is a past president of the Indiana Bandmasters Association and the Indiana Music Education Association. Mr. Gast serves as director of bands at Michigan City High School.

The band’s announcer is Rick Carlson.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 Concert

The fifth concert of the 158th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, July 2, 7:30pm, at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park.  The concert theme is titled “America 250 – A Celebration”.

The July 2 concert repertoire will be selected from the following compositions:

Torch of Liberty March by Karl L. King, arr. by James Swearingen

Discovery 1492 An Historic Suite for Band by Robert W. Smith

On an American Spiritual by David R. Holsinger

SATCHMO! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong arr. by Ted Ricketts

Shenandoah arr. byFrank Ticheli

American Flourish by Robert W. Smith

Hoe Down from Rodeo by Aaron Copland, arr. by John Moss

 

Robert W. Smith (1958–2023) was an internationally renowned American composer, conductor, arranger, and educator. A graduate of Troy State University and the University of Miami, his sweeping, programmatic music made him one of the most frequently performed wind band composers in history. An active member of the American Bandmasters Association and a lifelong advocate for school music programs, his compositions remain global standards performed everywhere from middle school cafeterias to the world’s premier concert halls.

David R. Holsinger (b. 1945) is an award-winning American composer and conductor whose music is performed by wind bands, orchestras, and choirs across the globe. A graduate of Central Methodist University, Central Missouri State University, and the University of Kansas, Holsinger is a pioneer of twentieth-century wind literature, celebrated for his pioneering use of driving cross-rhythms, shifting meters, and emotional storytelling. He resides in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he continues to compose new commissions for ensembles of all proficiency levels.

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with America, the Beautiful  arr. by Carmen Dragon

All of the concerts are free, and everyone is welcome. School band members and young children are especially encouraged to attend. Parking on Lake Shore Drive is prohibited. Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a Michigan City Park sticker; otherwise, audience members will use the new automated parking procedure (which uses a QR code).

Jeffrey Scott Doebler is the conductor of the MCMB, and Frank Gast is the assistant conductor. In 2018, Dr. Doebler was named a Distinguished Hoosier by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Dr. Doebler serves as director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University. He is a past president of the Indiana Bandmasters Association and the Indiana Music Education Association. Mr. Gast serves as director of bands at Michigan City High School.

The band’s announcer is Rick Carlson.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Concert

The fourth concert of the 158th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, June 25, 7:30pm, at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park.  The concert theme is titled “Animal Attractions” a dedication to our animal friends at the Washington Park Zoo.

 

The June 25 concert repertoire will be selected from the following compositions:

The Black Horse Troop by John Philip Sousa, edited by Frederick Fennell

The Bare Necessities from Walt Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK arr. by Paul Murtha

March of the Arachnids by Randall D. Standridge

Send in the Clowns from the musical A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC arr. by Frank D. Cofield

Call of the Wild by Brian Balmages

Carnival of the Animals arr. by Jay Bocook

Fireflies arr. by John Wasson

Selections from The Greatest Showman arr. by Paul Murtha

Circus Bee arr. by Calvin Custer

 

Frank D. Cofield (1913–2005) was an American composer, arranger, and educational editor. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree from George Peabody College, his works bridged the gap between popular American culture and the classroom. His extensive library of arrangements and original compositions remains an enduring testament to the mid-20th-century American school band movement.

Brian Balmages (b. 1975) is an American composer, conductor, producer, and educator. Renowned for his ability to write engaging, deeply meaningful literature for all proficiency levels, his works are staples in the wind band and string orchestra repertoires. An elected member of the American Bandmasters Association, Balmages resides in Baltimore, Maryland, and continues to use his musical platform to support global relief efforts, honor student legacies, and advocate for the transformative power of school music programs.

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with A Patriotic Festival  arr. by Mark Williams.

All of the concerts are free, and everyone is welcome. School band members and young children are especially encouraged to attend. Parking on Lake Shore Drive is prohibited. Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a Michigan City Park sticker; otherwise, audience members will use the new automated parking procedure (which uses a QR code).

Jeffrey Scott Doebler is the conductor of the MCMB, and Frank Gast is the assistant conductor. In 2018, Dr. Doebler was named a Distinguished Hoosier by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Dr. Doebler serves as director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University. He is a past president of the Indiana Bandmasters Association and the Indiana Music Education Association. Mr. Gast serves as director of bands at Michigan City High School.

The band’s announcer is Rick Carlson.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Concert

The third concert of the 158th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, June 18, 7:30p, at the Guy F. Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Washington Park. The concert will celebrate Junteenth.

The June 18 concert repertoire will be selected from the following compositions:

March:  The Governor’s Own by Alton Adams

From the Delta by William Grant Still

High Intensity by Chandler Wilson

Portraits in Legacy by Chandler Wilson

Shine on Me by Erin Keeton-Howard

The Blues Brothers Revue arr. Jay Bocook

St. Louis Blues by WC Handy, arr. Luther Henderson, ad. Michael Brown

Alton Adams was a youth band leader in the Virgin Islands who became the first black bandmaster in the US Navy. When the USA entered World War I, he and his band were inducted into the Navy. The Governor’s Own is an exciting march in the style of John Philip Sousa.

William Grant Still studied at Wilberforce University (where he later served as band conductor) and Oberlin Conservatory. Dr. Still wrote over 200 pieces of music in a variety of forms, attempting to develop a symphonic style of African American music. His opera, Troubled Island, was the first opera by an African American to be performed by a major American company. Among Dr. Still’s many awards were honorary doctorates from Harvard University and Oberlin College. He was considered by many to be the “dean” of African American composers.

Chandler Wilson serves as director of bands at Stetson University in Florida, and is a composer and guest conductor in high demand. Portraits in Legacy was composed in honor of Richard Brauer, namesake of the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University, and one of the most important and influential people in VU’s history.

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson.

All of the concerts are free, and everyone is welcome. School band members and young children are especially encouraged to attend. Parking on Lake Shore Drive is prohibited. Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a Michigan City Park sticker; otherwise, audience members will use the new automated parking procedure (which uses a QR code).

Jeffrey Scott Doebler is the conductor of the MCMB, and Frank Gast is the assistant conductor. In 2018, Dr. Doebler was named a Distinguished Hoosier by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Dr. Doebler serves as director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University. He is a past president of the Indiana Bandmasters Association and the Indiana Music Education Association. Mr. Gast serves as director of bands at Michigan City High School.

The band’s announcer is Rick Carlson.

Thurdsay, June 11, 2026 Concert

The second concert of the 158th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, June 11, 7:30p, at the Guy F. Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Washington Park.

The June 11 concert repertoire will be selected from the following:

 

Railroad Suite by Lyndol Mitchell

Last Ride of the Pony Express by David Shaffer

English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams

As Time Goes By by Herman Hupfeld

Don’t Stop Believin’ by Jonathan Cain

The Thunderer March by John Philip Sousa

Kye Kye Kule Traditional African, arr. James Benjamin Earp

Sing-along:  A Patriotic Festival by Mark Williams

 

Special guest artist will be soprano soloist Anne Marie Bice. The band will also honor Mary Lee Riley, a recently-retired, long-time member of the band.

Guest soprano soloist Anne Marie Bice will sing As Time Goes By, the classic 1931 Herman Hupfeld song that became famous in the movie Casablanca. The American Film Institute chose As Time Goes By as second, only to Somewhere Over the Rainbow, in its list of the top 100 songs from the cinema. National Public Radio also named As Time Goes By one of its 100 most culturally and historically significant musical works of the twentieth century. The song has been recorded by dozens of artists, from Billie Holliday to Bob Dylan. Ms. Bice will also sing Journey’s 1981 hit song Don’t Stop Believin’. Ms. Bice is a voice professor from Valparaiso University. She has extensive performance experience, sings in a wide variety of styles, and has been soloing with the Michigan City Municipal Band since 2015.

Mary Lee Riley recently retired from the Michigan City Municipal Band after playing clarinet in the ensemble for 63 years. In honor of Mary Lee’s service to music, the Michigan City Municipal Band, and the city of Michigan City, the band will play all or parts of three of Mary Lee’s favorite band compositions:

Railroad Suite by Lyndol Mitchell, featuring several railroad-themed folk songs.

Last Ride of the Pony Express by David Shaffer, depicting the short-lived Pony Express.

English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams, which presents several well-known melodies.

In 1889, John Philip Sousa was still director of the US Marine Band when he composed The Thunderer for a major event of his Masonic Lodge in Washington, DC. The bugle call in the second section of the march is an excerpt from Mr. Sousa’s 1886 publication The Trumpet and Drum. The Sousa Band performed twice in Michigan City:

Tuesday, October 13, 1914, evening, Orpheum Theater

Monday, November 10, 1924, matinee, Tivoli Theater

The Thunderer was on the program for the Sousa Band tours in 1914 and 1924, so it is likely that it was performed in Michigan City in both of those years.

Kye Kye Kule (pronounced “Chay Chay Koolay”) is a traditional African call & response song, specifically from Ghana in West Africa. It’s often been used with a leader singing the “call”, asking the group to sing the “response” and take part in a physical movement, like hands on shoulders or touch your toes. It’s performed somewhat like the children’s song Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes. Between the melodies, the arrangement by American composer James Benjamin Earp allows members of the percussion section to improvise their own rhythms.

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with Mark Williams’ inspiring medley of national songs: A Patriotic Festival.

All of the concerts are free, and everyone is welcome. School band members and young children are especially encouraged to attend. Parking on Lake Shore Drive is prohibited. Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a Michigan City Park sticker; otherwise, there is a reduced parking fee for the band concert.

Jeffrey Scott Doebler is the conductor of the MCMB, and Frank Gast is the assistant conductor. In 2018, Dr. Doebler was named a Distinguished Hoosier by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Dr. Doebler serves as director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University. He is a past president of the Indiana Bandmasters Association and the Indiana Music Education Association. Mr. Gast serves as director of bands at Michigan City High School.

The band’s announcer is Rick Carlson.

Thursday, August 7, 2025 Concert

The tenth and final concert of the 157th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, August 7, 7:30p, at the Guy F. Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Washington Park. The concert will feature a great variety of music, including compositions by Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, and John Philip Sousa. Guest artists will be soprano Anne Marie Bice and conductor Julie Plant.

The August 7 concert repertoire will be:

West Point March by Philip Egner
Cole Porter Classics by Cole Porter
Stardust by Hoagy Carmichael and Mitchell Parrish
Black Granite by James Hosay
Metal! arr. Sean O’Loughlin
Highlights from The Music Man by Meredith Willson
Expressions by Bill Calhoun
Let’s Go Crazy by Prince Rogers Nelson
America, the Beautiful arr. Carmen Dragon
The Stars and Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa

Anne Marie BiceGuest soprano soloist Anne Marie Bice will sing music from two of Indiana’s most famous composers: Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael. Ms. Bice is a voice professor from Valparaiso University. She has extensive performance experience, sings in a wide variety of styles, and has been soloing with the Michigan City Municipal Band since 2015. She earned music degrees from Luther College and Northwestern University.

In addition to being outstanding performers, many of the Michigan City Municipal Band members are successful conductors. On five concerts this season, conductors from within the band are being featured, each leading one composition. On August 7, Julie Plant will conduct Black Granite by James Hosay. Mrs. Plant is a music educator at Liberty Intermediate School in Chesterton. She plays horn in the Michigan City Municipal Band and Windiana Concert Band. Mrs. Plant holds degrees in music education from Valparaiso University and VanderCook College of Music.

Black Granite is a heroic march that honors Vietnam veterans. The title refers to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.Continue reading

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Concert

The Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will hold the seventh concert of our 157th season on Thursday, July 17, 7:30p, at the Guy F. Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Washington Park. The band plays a variety of music to entertain audience members of all ages. All concerts are free and everyone is welcome. Conductor Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler also serves as director of music education at Valparaiso University. Assistant Conductor Quincy Ford, principal saxophonist in the MCMB, previously served as director of bands and music department chair at Michigan City High School. Quincy will lead the band this week.

The July 17 concert program will include:

The Liberty Bell March by John Philip Sousa
American Folk Song Rhapsody No.3 by Clare Grundman
Salvation Is Created arr. Michael Brown
Tudor Sketches by William Owens
Kentucky Trotter by Frank Perkins
La Bella Roma by John Cacavas
Symphonic Highlights from “Frozen” arr. Stephen Bulla
The Beach Boys Greatest Hits arr. Michael Brown
The Fairest of the Fair by John Philip Sousa arr. Keith Brion and Loras Schissel

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with “America The Beautiful” arranged by Warren Barker.

The MCMB 157th season consists of ten free Thursday concerts, ending August 7. The concerts begin at 7:30p and last about an hour.
Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a Michigan City Park sticker, otherwise, there is a small fee of $4 for the band concert. (The $4 applies after 7p)

At this week’s concert, the Parks and Recreation Planning Department will be available to share some information with the community. Please stop by their booth if you are able. Food trucks will be on site for the band concerts. Audience members are encouraged to patronize these local businesses.

Rick Carlson, principal trumpet for MCMB, will be the announcer.

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Concert

The sixth concert of the 157th season of the Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will be held Thursday, July 10, 7:30p, at the Guy F. Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Washington Park.

Special guest artist will be Dr. Lauren Hartman, soprano soloist. Guest conductor for one selection will be Sarah DeRossi Kelly. Dr. Hartman is a music educator, church musician, and soloist from Miami. Mrs. Kelly is one of the band teachers in the Valparaiso Community Schools. She plays piccolo and flute in the MCMB.

The July 10 concert repertoire will be:

A Kingston Trio Folk Song Overture arr. Alfred Reed
Our Cast Aways by Julie Giroux
Sarah DeRossi Kelly, conductor
They Can’t Take That Away from Me by George Gershwin
Lauren Hartman, soprano
I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer by John Philip Sousa
Lauren Hartman, soprano
Water Drops Come Spring by Richard Saucedo
It’s Not Unusual/Delilah arr. Bill Holcomb
Revival March by John Philip Sousa
Winds Across the Water by Erika Svanoe
God Bless America by Irving Berlin

Special guest artist will be soprano soloist Lauren Hartman. Dr. Hartman serves at Westminster Christian School in Palmetto Bay, Florida, where she teaches choir for grades four through twelve. She holds three degrees in voice performance: University of Miami (D.M.A.), University of Northern Iowa (M.M.), and Simpson College (B.M.). Dr. Hartman is active as a professional vocalist and church musician (vocalist, pianist, children’s choir director). She has been a frequent vocal soloist with the Miami Sousa Band and Windiana Concert Band, including Windiana tours in China and Italy. In 2022, Dr. Hartman served as a guest conductor, vocalist, and pianist with Windiana at Carnegie Hall. This month, Dr. Hartman is in residence at Valparaiso University, serving as Operations Manager for Lutheran Summer Music, the national high school music academy and festival. Dr. Hartman will sing the George and Ira Gershwin favorite, They Can’t Take that Away from Me. She’ll also sing John Philip Sousa’s comedic I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer, about a young lady declining the advances of a man she meets.

In addition to being outstanding performers, many of the Michigan City Municipal Band members are also successful conductors.Continue reading

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Concert

The Michigan City Municipal Band (MCMB) will hold the fifth concert of our 157th season on Thursday, July 3, 7:30p, at the Guy F. Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Washington Park. The band plays a variety of music to entertain audience members of all ages. All concerts are free and everyone is welcome. Conductor Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler also serves as director of music education at Valparaiso University. Assistant Conductor Quincy Ford, principal saxophonist in the MCMB, previously served as director of band and music department chair at Michigan City High School. Quincy will lead the band this week.

The July 3 concert program will include:

George Washington Bicentennial March by John Philip Sousa
American Flourish by Robert W. Smith
Choose Joy by Randall D. Standridge
One Beautiful Life by Julie Giroux
Singing Sands Overture by Guy F. Foreman
Hoagy Carmichael In Concert arr. Warren Barker
Boomwhacker Ballet by Michael Boo
Funiculi Funicula by Luigi Denza arr. Philip Lang

Continuing its tradition of concluding each concert with a patriotic audience sing-along, the Michigan City Municipal Band will close with “This Is My Country” by Don Ray and Al Jacobs arranged by Hawley Ades. Finally the MCMB will a give a big Independence Day salute to the United States of America by playing “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa as the audience exits the park.

The MCMB 157th season consists of ten free Thursday concerts, ending August 7. The concerts begin at 7:30p and last about an hour. Parking is available in the lots closest to the amphitheater, as well as the Michigan City Senior Center. Entrance to the park is free with a
Michigan City Park sticker, otherwise, there is a small fee of $4 for the band concert. (The $4 applies after 7p)

Food trucks will be on site for the band concerts. Audience members are encouraged to patronize these local businesses.

Rick Carlson, principal trumpet for MCMB, will be the announcer.