The Wild West! Did you know?
The Cameron Municipal Band, the ‘Pride of the Community’, continues its season Thursday, June 20 at 8:00 pm, Price Pavilion, McCorkle Park. This week, music reminiscent of the Wild West and Midwest connections to the legends of the Old West.....from Wild Bill Hickock to Calamity Jane!
This weeks line-up features soloist Dr. Nathan Gay, Director of Athletic Bands, MWSU will perform ‘All Those Endearing Young Charms’.
This season, the band suggests that long-time audience members ‘bring a friend’ and help spread the word! This community treasure is the longest performing community band in Missouri and one of the few remaining organizations of its kind in the country!
This week, audience members are encouraged to ‘dress the part’ and don that ten-gallon hat, cowboy boots, bandana…..or whatever comes to mind as we remember the legacy of the old West. Come out and join in the fun of an evening of music, laughter and friendship in McCorkle Park!
Silverado, Silvestri (from the 1985 movie of the same name)
High Plains, Nelhybel
All Those Endearing Young Charms, Mantia/Glover featuring Dr. Nathan Gay, euphonium, MWSU
The Cowboys, Williams (from the 1972 movie, featuring John Wayne)
Garry Owen March, arr. Fulton (7th Cavalry Regimental March)
Leaning on Everlasting Arms arr. Strommen (featured in the 1969 John Wayne classic, ‘True Grit’)
HoeDown, Copeland
Home on the Range, Kelly/arr. Barnes
How the West was Won, Immel/arr. Higgins (from the t1970’s television series)
Riders for the Flag , Sousa
