The original Providence Brigade Band was chartered in 1847, and was made up of tradesmen and professional people who were musicians by avocation. They performed in concerts and parades, dedicated monuments to fallen heroes and in general fostered civic pride throughout the region.
Today the band carries on that tradition performing in the style of early American brass bands. Band members dress in military uniforms of the period and play original music of the time. Programs with special emphasis on music of the American Civil War are presented, bringing to life this critical chapter of our country through its music. Facts, anecdotes, and the legends of the songs and composers are used to enhance the unique qualities of this musical genre and time period. Since its resurgence, the Providence Brigade Band has quickly attained a distinguished reputation in the Southeastern New England area and has performed in many events including Gettysburg Museum Foundation Groundbreaking Festivities, Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg PA, Providence City Hall 125th Anniversary Observance and Bristol RI's July 4th Celebration. Check them out on the web at
http://members.cox.net/pbband.
The event will take place at St Andrew’s Church of New Bedford (169 Belleville Rd New Bedford MA 02745) on Saturday, September 26th 2009 at 4:00 pm.
There is no admission fee to the concert. A free will donation will be collected. Go and enjoy a bite to eat while listening to the sounds of the civil war under the sun.
Concessions will be for sale for a small fee.
For information, call the church office at (508)992-9274 or Paul at 774-644-3597.
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