Lone Star College-Montgomery Symphonic Band Presents Folk Music Across the Globe

Published on: February 26, 2010

Lone Star College-Montgomery Symphonic Band will perform a free concert on Thursday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. on the mainstage theatre, Building D. The concert includes the works of John Philip Sousa’s perennial march, The Black Horse Troop, and The Battle Hymn of the Republic by William Steffe and arrangement by Dragon.

“Whether or not we realize it, we have all felt the effects of folk music,” stated Kris Chapman, director of bands at LSC-Montgomery. “When a tune instills in us a sense of pride in our country or reminds us of a particular time or place with fondness, we are experiencing the wonder that is folk music. People all over the world experience the same sensations when hearing music native to their culture. The concert will explore music from some of these diverse cultures.”

The Symphonic Band will perform great folk music from around the world exploring its importance to each country and its influence on modern music. The night will be filled with beautifully flowing melodies and up-beat rhythms.
 
For more information about LSC-Montgomery’s music department, contact Denise Meyers at (936) 273-7021 or visit www.LoneStar.edu/music-Montgomery.
 
LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call (936) 273-7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery.
 
Lone Star College System consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Center, LSC-University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. With more than 62,000 students in credit classes this spring, LSCS is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and third largest community college system in Texas. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.