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Roanoke’s 59th annual band concert

Posted 7/13/21

A long-standing Howard County tradition will continue on Saturday, July 24. The 59th Annual Roanoke Band Concert begin at 7 p.m. from the historic Roanoke Band Stand. While listening to a variety of …

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Roanoke’s 59th annual band concert

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A long-standing Howard County tradition will continue on Saturday, July 24. The 59th Annual Roanoke Band Concert begin at 7 p.m. from the historic Roanoke Band Stand. While listening to a variety of band pieces that will set toes tapping, attend- ees will enjoy ice cream and homemade cake, as well as bottled water, which will be available for sale beginning at 6 p.m.

There is no charge for the concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seat- ing. All proceeds from the ice cream and cake sales go to the upkeep of the 113-year-old bandstand.

The historic band stand was constructed in 1906 where the Roanoke Military Town Band played weekly concerts for many years. As life changed, especially after World War II, the band was no longer in existence.

In 1961 the Roanoke Band Association was formed to raise funds to preserve the Roanoke Bandstand with the annual concert being played every fourth Saturday in July.

The band, under the direction of Jordan Perry, Moberly High School Band Director, is made up of musicians from throughout Central Missouri and some from out of state. Students at Central Methodist University have played in the band and often returned after their college years to play at the Roanoke Band Concert.

The bandstand is located in Roanoke near the Howard-Randolph county line, at the intersection of Highways 3 and 129. Nylah Beach, president of the Roanoke band Association says, “Bring your family and friends for a fun evening of great music and delicious food.”

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