Published November 10. 2023 12:19AM
The 195th anniversary year celebration of the Allentown Band continues.
A concert of works written for the Allentown Band was held Oct. 29 at Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown.
The concert program performed by the Allentown Band, with Ronald Demkee, conductor, included the world premiere of “Celebration” by Whitehall Township native Gregory Fritze, commissioned for the 195th anniversary.
The concert included five other works written to commemorate previous anniversaries of the Allentown Band.
Robin Flores and John Flamisch made a donation to support the concert.
An Oktoberfest-themed buffet, which included a cake inscribed with “195th anniversary” icing, was held in the church reception hall after the concert.
The Allentown Band concert schedule includes: “Salute the Troops,” 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Northeast Middle School, Bethlehem; “Americans We Tribute To Veterans Holiday Concert,” with The Singing Sergeants, 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Miller Symphony Hall, and Annual Dinner Concert, 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Delta Hotels by Marriott Allentown Lehigh Valley, Breinigsville.
Information: https://www.allentownband.com/.
PRESS PHOTOS BY PAUL WILLISTEIN The Allentown Band, Ronald Demkee, Conductor, 195th Anniversary Year Celebration concert, Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown.
From left: Christ Lutheran Church Interim Pastor, The Rev. Samuel R. Zeiser, PhD; composer Gregory Frtize; Christ Lutheran Church congregants John Flamisch, Robin Flores, and Allentown Band Conductor Ronald Demkee after the Oct. 29 concert.
Allentown Band Conductor Ronald Demkee with Allentown Band 195th anniversary commemorative cake during Oktoberfest buffet after concert.
